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Cup & Bar Announces Opening
Is this the next trend? Chocolate? Portland, Ore., April 2, 2015: Ranger Chocolate Company, a new craft chocolate maker, and Trailhead Coffee Roasters, a sustainable coffee roasting company, announced today the opening of its chocolate…
New Sicilian Restaurant Opening in Former Fratelli Space
Finally we have more details behind Bellino Trattoria Siciliana, which will be opening in the old Fratelli space in the Pearl District on April 14th. PORTLAND, Ore. (April 1, 2015) – Native Sicilian…
Farmers Market Fund Receives $500,000 Grant
This just makes me happy: Providing More Fresh, Locally Grown Produce to Low-Income Oregonians Funds from USDA’s Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Program will support the new statewide SNAP incentive program at 46 farmers markets…
In Depth Review: Gas Station Food
[Note: Since I don’t have anything ready for April Fools day 2015, I thought I’d repost this story from 2010. The best part is, this really happened, but I thought it would make a…
First Look: Noraneko Ramen in Portland
Noraneko Shio Ramen ©Kari Young Noraneko is a new ramen focused jewel box by Gabe Rosen and Kina Voelez of the popular Portland restaurant Biwa. Expect the same quality…
Noraneko Opens, Butter Cafe to MLK, Gorham’s “Chopped” Restaurant and More!
Pig and homemade Jagermeister by Butter Churn Noraneko Ramen, the latest venture from Biwa owners Gabe Rosen and Kina Voelez has opened on the SE Waterfront. The ramen focused restaurant is…
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Your Guide to Portland Oregon Distilleries
A complete list of distilleries open to the public in the Portland area. Updated 9/22…
Best Tonic Water – Are the Gourmet Brands Worth the Price?
We’ve all seen expensive tonic waters in the grocery store, but are they worth the…
The Best Portland Coffeehouses
A Guide to Great Portland Coffee Coffee flight at Either/Or Portland…
Guide to Portland’s Best Bakeries & Patisseries
Our guide to Portland’s Best Bakeries (Last updated: 3.23 – Add Lovejoy Bakers back to…
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2021-2023 Permanent Restaurant Closures
This list of recently closed Portland restaurants as of 9/23 In the order of most recent closures first. Pied Cow – KGW News JaCivas Bakery – KGW News Nat’s Hard Cider – Koin.com Laurelwood Brewing – LB La Moule (end of July) – Eater Grain & Gristle…
What are the Best Coconut Waters – We Rate 44 Brands
Best Coconut Waters 5/3 – Added Eliya Organic King Coconut Water. Updated Pure Squeeze. Added photos. What are the best coconut waters? Judging by the amount of shelf space devoted to them in grocery stores, coconut water is a popular item. Not being a huge fan of…
