From the Portland Mercury - The short application window for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 in Portland to apply for up to $10,000 in emergency grant funding opened Monday. The $2 million grant package, approved by Portland City Council last week, is expected to support at least 150 local businesses who've been financially crushed by the virus' spread.The public … [Read more...] about Small Businesses – Apply for Portland Emergency Grant Within 72 Hours!
Small Businesses – Apply for Portland Emergency Grant Within 72 Hours!
Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Vitaly Paley of Paley’s Place, etc. Offer Demos
Gabriel Rucker and Vitaly Paley are both offering live programs on InstagramRucker of Le Pigeon and Canard restaurants is hosting "Live Cooking with Chef Gabriel Rucker" every Wednesday and Friday at 6 pm, and Sunday brunch at 12 pm for live cooking demonstrations from his home kitchen. I remembered to watch the first one and was thoroughly entertained, not only by the … [Read more...] about Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Vitaly Paley of Paley’s Place, etc. Offer Demos
More Restaurants Temporarily Closing, Ending Takeout
Over the past week, I have received more and more notices that restaurants that were offering take-out, are now closing entirely. Here is a detailed reason by Andy Ricker of Pok Pok:Dear Portland,Today I made the decision to close all Pok Pok Restaurants for the duration of the Covid19 crisis. I did not make this decision with heavy heart; I made it with … [Read more...] about More Restaurants Temporarily Closing, Ending Takeout
First Permanent Closure Announced and Chef Greg Higgins Shares Thoughts
If this temporary closure of businesses continues for very long, I fear many will never reopen. The amount of money it takes to float a closed restaurant, even with the doors shut, will surely tip any that weren't on a sound financial ground over the edge. My gut tells me this is the first of many, and I wonder what the community will be like a year from now.Today came news … [Read more...] about First Permanent Closure Announced and Chef Greg Higgins Shares Thoughts
Open Offer for Free Website Help for Area Restaurants
I've been working with a friend for the past two years doing websites for various Portland businesses and non-profits. It's something we do to keep our minds elastic and frankly, we both are retired and get pretty bored. After wondering what I can do to help the restaurant community, it occurred to me that many may want to post new take-out menus, calendar changes or statements … [Read more...] about Open Offer for Free Website Help for Area Restaurants