Oregon State University researchers have patented a new strain of a succulent red marine algae called dulse that grows extraordinarily quickly, is packed full of protein and has an unusual trait when it is cooked.This seaweed tastes like bacon.Dulse (Palmaria sp.) grows in the wild along the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines. It is harvested and usually sold for up to $90 … [Read more...] about OSU researchers discover the unicorn – seaweed that tastes like bacon!
OSU researchers discover the unicorn – seaweed that tastes like bacon!
LeChon, Argentine and Chilean Restaurant Opens Aug 15th
LeChon, a restaurant specializing in Argentinian and Chilean food is opening on August 15th in the Smith Block Building on Naito Parkeway.From the press release, According to Executive Chef Jaco Smith, “The vision is to provide a casual, open air, family dining Argentine and Chilean restaurant different than anything Portland has ever seen. Far from your typical city … [Read more...] about LeChon, Argentine and Chilean Restaurant Opens Aug 15th
Kotori Open-Air Fantasy Chicken Snack World Opens July 9th
Great press release from Gabe and Kina, the good folks behind Kotori which opens on July 9th, right nex to their current restaurant, Biwa Yakitori (焼鳥), the Japanese art of grilling chicken, is one of the world’s great refinements of cuisine. Cooks in the U.S. get pig tattoos; In Japan folks love yakitori, the chicken, and there are poultry butchers and yakitori … [Read more...] about Kotori Open-Air Fantasy Chicken Snack World Opens July 9th
Interview: Chef Justin Wills
Beckoning Educated Palates at Restaurant Beck This is the third in a series of interviews which first appeared in About Face Magazine by Chris Angelus of the terrific Portland Food Adventures. My thanks to About FaceIf someone were to tell you there’s a James Beard nominated chef plating some of the most imaginative and beautiful dishes in Oregon, any good food-lover in … [Read more...] about Interview: Chef Justin Wills
Alberta’s Original Halibuts to Close?
[Updated: now closed]A sharp-eyed reader noticed that the space which houses The Original Halibuts, a fish and chip restaurant at 2525 NE Alberta street is for sale. The flyer shows the two combined spaces that house the restaurant as available 9/1/15.Opened in 2005 by David Mackay, Original Halibuts brought back memories to many baby boomers of the days when it seemed … [Read more...] about Alberta’s Original Halibuts to Close?