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Yakuza is closing, but will live on elsewhere as “Yakuza Ghost Kitchen”. From their news release – This year has brought some pretty extreme changes to us all. While some have been harder than others to swallow, we are excited to announce one change that is much more delicious. Starting September 1st, Yakuza…
Ruby Jewel, the popular Portland Ice Cream Store Switches to Ice Cream Sandwiches Only. I am sad to say after 10 years of scooping ice cream in PDX, we are now turning into an ice cream sandwich ONLY shop! But, at the same time excited about the new plan. RUBY JEWEL LAUNCHES “JEWELS…
According to OregonLive, The Oregon Culinary Institute along with some of the Pioneer Pacific college facilities are closing permanently. [Updated with OCI statement 7.22] The culinary institute had culinary programs ranging from a Hospitality Management AOS degrees at $32,850, a Culinary Arts Diploma for $18,405, Baking & Pastry – Hospitality Management Degree for…
A few items of note to those of you who live in the Beaverton area. First of all, the city is working with the restaurants in the downtown area to allow them to add patio dining. Decarli, Lionheart Coffee, Top Burmese, Ex Novo Brewing, and Afuri all have spaced outdoor areas with more…
David Jenkins is no longer with us, but his spirit is in this website through the stories he told us over the years. I was cleaning out old posts today and thought I would repost this one from April 2013. I grew up in a family that was not sophisticated about food. We…
Alma, which was once one of the best handmade chocolate shops in the area, has closed for good. This posted on their website this morning – We Must Say Goodbye It is with a heavy heart that we must announce our permanent closure. As many in our community have struggled with the challenges…
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This list of restaurants in the Portland Metro area closed due to Covid. It will be updated regularly. In the order of most recent closures first. Note that I don’t normally link to Facebook (FB) or Instagram sites because I just end up with a broken link…
A complete list of distilleries open to the public in the Portland area. Updated 9/20 – Removed House Spirits, updated Westward Whiskey. Misc. updates, new details. Keep in mind that due to Covid-19, hours/tours/tastings/etc. may have changed. Check before you go. Portland is a mecca for micro-brews,…
We’ve all seen expensive tonic waters in the grocery store, but are they worth the price? 2/21 – Whole Foods Market is back with an updated version. 1/2021 – Fentimans is back, but stay far away. Over the years many people have asked me what are the…
A Guide to Great Portland Coffee Portland has a collective passion for coffee that’s borderline obsessive. It is easy to find beans freshly roasted to your tastes here, as well as that velvety ambrosia known as a properly made cappuccino. While we won’t claim Portland is the…
Best Coconut Waters Updated 2/24 – Added Coco Roots. Whole Foods is back with two new versions an organic version in cardboard and another non-organic in a can. We’ve sent them to tasters for their opinions – preliminary notes below. Added Vita Coco Pressed – it did…
Our complete guide to Portland’s Best Bakeries (Last updated: 1.21. By Lizzy Caston and Food Dude) Portland is well-known for great beers, coffee, and quality European style artisan bread, yet we also boast a very large choice of sweet shops, patisseries, chocolate purveyors and chocolatiers. For visitors…