The tavern had been closed since a 2-alarm fire in April of 2018.Renner’s Grill on SW Capitol Highway, a Multnomah Village institution since 1939, has reopened after a fire that started in a kitchen vent. It has been a long wait for the locals as it was the best watering hole in the area. Because of the age of the building, the fire caused great damage – the many remodels … [Read more...] about Renner’s Grill in Multnomah Village Reopens
Renner’s Grill in Multnomah Village Reopens
Valentine’s Day Event Listings Now Available
I've kind of left this to the last minute this year, but the 2020 Valentine's restaurant listings are now online. You can see them here. If you'd like to add your restaurant or have a correction, just let me know. I'll be adding as I find more, so check back - the newest will always be at the top. … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Event Listings Now Available
Shirley’s Tippy Canoe Restaurant Burns
According to KPTV News, Shirley's Tippy Canoe in Troutdale a total loss. Shirley's Tippy Canoe has been a popular stop for travelers coming through the Columbia River Gorge for many years. The restaurant sat along the Historic Columbia River Highway since 1932, first as a roadhouse which morphed into a biker bar, but then as a family restaurant with a large outdoor space … [Read more...] about Shirley’s Tippy Canoe Restaurant Burns
180 Xurros Returning!
When 180 Xurros closed in June 2017 many people were crushed. The news that they are reopening downtown is a big enough deal that it deserves to be posted here.Jose Chesa may have taken a few blows in the past with the closing of Chesa and 180, but he has landed on his feet in a big way, first by refocusing his energy on one of my favorite Portland restaurants, Ataula. … [Read more...] about 180 Xurros Returning!
21 Worst Grocery Store Inspections from OregonLive and More
OregonLive just made available what the Oregon Department of Agriculture wouldn't: the scores of grocery store food safety inspections. Oregonlive.com created their own searchable database of over 1000 Oregon store inspection results so you can view them, and listed the 12 worst offenders. The results may influence your future shopping habits. A random scan of results shows … [Read more...] about 21 Worst Grocery Store Inspections from OregonLive and More