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Beast – Now with Comfortable Chairs
If you’ve had dinner at Beast, you are probably well aware that the seating is made up of uncomfortable chairs that were banished from clarklewis many years ago. In my 2009 review, I…
Hunan Restaurant to Close After 35 Years in Downtown Portland
Family-run landmark to close doors December 28, 2014. PORTLAND, Ore. — December 16, 2014 — One of Portland’s oldest family-run Chinese restaurants, Hunan Restaurant, will close after 35 years in downtown Portland. Located…
Coppia Keeps Concept, Focus, Changes Ownership
Interesting news today from Timothy Nishimoto of Coppia Restaurant. Former Owner to Remain as Consultant, New Owner to Carry Torch Portland, Oregon; December 16, 2014: After almost ten years as owners of Coppia…
New Multnomah County Courthouse may Jeopardize Landmark Restaurant
Veritable Quandary The owner of Portland institution Veritable Quandary is upset about the proposed Multnomah County courthouse which would be located on SW Naito Parkway. The owner is concerned that,…
Two Tarts Closes Retail Bakery
Two Tarts Bakery Sad news – Two Tarts Bakery announced today that they are closing their retail store on NW Kearney at 23rd. Good news – they will still…
Portland Restaurants Add “Health & Wellness” Charge
Well now, I’ve heard of this in other cities, but as far as I know, this is new for Portland: From the DOC restaurant menu: A 3% health and wellness charge will be added to…
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2021-2022 Permanent Restaurant Closures
This list of recently closed restaurants in the Portland Metro area. 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 in a…
What are the Best Coconut Waters – We Rate 44 Brands
Best Coconut Waters 1.10 – new update soon with new coconut waters. Updated 9.22 – added Coco Goods to the top 10. Demoted Harmless Harvest and reordered our recommended list. What are the best coconut waters? Judging by the amount of shelf space devoted to them in…