Ken Gordon has closed the North Williams Deli Bar. In an email to the Oregonian, Ken said “This was a very hard decision for us, and was a combination of several factors,” Gordon wrote in an email. “First, the location itself was under-performing … Second, we just got an offer we couldn’t refuse.”The space, …

¡Oba! Restaurante has announced Luis Contreras will be joining their team. He was most recently Executive Chef at Mamacita and Padrecito in San Franciso. Chef Contreras has completely revamped Oba’s menu with his modern spin on seasonal Latin American dishes, crafted with excellent, locally sourced ingredients. From the ahi jicama tacos to his hanger …

By now you are undoubtedly aware of the dispute between Cana Flug, the owner of the recently closed Besaw’s, and the re-developer of the property, C.E. John.To summarize, Besaw’s restaurant, which has been in the building for 112 years, failed to reach an agreement in their latest lease negotiation. The property owner, C.E. John wants …

The Portland Penny Diner has been retooled. This is a slightly modified press release –After three years as a downtown breakfast and lunchtime staple, Chef Vitaly Paley’s casual Portland Penny Diner is poised to become the next happy hour hot spot, remodeled with cozy red Naugahyde banquets, additional tables and 8 draught cocktail taps—more …

I received a note from Anthony Cafiero that Ración is closing at the end of this month.After 2+ years of cooking some of the most innovative and local food in Portland, as well as offering an equally respected bar program, Ración will be closing it’s doors after service Saturday, May 30th. We at Ración are …

Here is the official announcement from Chef Johanna Ware’s lil’ wares summer vacation at Red Fig. lil’ wares will open for lunch and happy hour from 11am-5pm, everyday, with happy hour from 3-5pm starting on June 1. Smallwares brunch will be taking a holiday at lil’ wares so fans can enjoy the summertime patio. Located …