James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced for 2019…
The semifinalists were announced today for the 2019 29th annual James Beard Awards. Since many of you visit Seattle restaurants I have included them also. Best New Restaurant … Read more...
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Coming Soon… (gasp) a Few Reviews…
The web developer who does the coding for PFD moved to Beaverton a few months ago so I’ve had more reasons to get out that way and do some exploring. We've been taking the train to … Read more...
BridgePort Brewing Closes…
A press release today brings notice of a second closure to hit the Portland beer scene. In late January Widmer Brothers closed their tap room which had been in business since 1996. … Read more...
CDC Warns Against Eating Any Romaine Lettuce…
In an unusually sweeping statement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning against consumption of romaine lettuce in any form. From the Washington Post, The CDC … Read more...
Tasty n Sons Closing, Reopening in Woodsman Tavern Space With New Name…
In February of 2010, John Gorham, the owner of Toro Bravo announced he was opening a second restaurant called Tasty n Sons* in the old Nutshell space on North Williams Avenue. Yes, … Read more...
Roost Restaurant Closes…
Roost Restaurant at SE 14th and Belmont quietly closes Another surprising close that doesn't seem to have made the mainstream news - Roost in the SE Belmont area closed a few … Read more...
Park Kitchen Discontinuing Regular Service…
The restaurant will still continue service for private parties and special pop-up dinners. In a not too surprising email from Park Kitchen this afternoon the restaurant … Read more...
Clay’s Smokehouse Grill & Catering Closes…
Clay's Smokehouse on SE Division has closed (again). The owners posted the following statement on the door - Dear friends, We regret to say that the endeavor to reboot Clay's … Read more...