The well-known Grano Bakery in Oregon City has closed. Another closure due to Covid, etc. I’m surprised how many places made it through the last year-and-a-half yet are closing now. I’ve been told…

The New York Times released a list of “The 50 places in America we’re most excited about right now.” Portland restaurants Coquine and Eem made the list. Coquine, Portland…

Paley’s Place, one of Portland’s great restaurants is closing Thanksgiving weekend. In a statement released Monday, the Paley’s said the closure will be permanent. This announcement has hit me hardest if any of…

This post on the press release site received over 2500 views in a few hours, so I thought I’d move it over here. This is the press release – HISTORIC STEAMBOAT INN FOR…

Ever since Powell’s closed their books for cooks store on SE Hawthorne, I’ve been hoping someone would step up to replace it. Now it is happening. Vivienne Kitchen & Pantry is transforming into…

In 2019/2020 this Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese won “Best Cheese in the World” out of 3,800 judged at a competition in Bergamo, Italy. It immediately sold out. Now the 2021 version is available….