I'm going to be catching up on some of the news that has happened while I've been away over the last month. La Moule, the mussels bar from St. Jack chef Aaron Barnett is almost ready to open. According to The Oregonian, the bar is taking over the former Savoy Tavern in the same S.E. neighborhood where the original … [Read more...] about News Clearance Sale: La Moule, Ataula, Bunk and Coppia
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Tastebud in SW, Washington Post on Portland, Top 100 Wine Restaurants
3 Portland Restaurants in Wine Enthusiast top 100 Best Wine Restaurants Wine Enthusiast Magazine has just revealed their 2015 100 Best Wine Restaurants in America, and three Portland restaurants made the list: Ava Gene's Le Pigeon Muselet You can view the complete list here. Tastebud's long … [Read more...] about Tastebud in SW, Washington Post on Portland, Top 100 Wine Restaurants
Aaron Barnett’s “St. Jack” Nears Opening
Aaron Barnett's French restaurant St. Jack, is now starting preview dinners. From a secret sign-up form, "Chef Aaron Barnett's unique tasting menus will feature rustic dishes from the countryside of Lyon, the heart and soul of French cooking. Dishes on offer will include such delicacies as Fried Rabbit with … [Read more...] about Aaron Barnett’s “St. Jack” Nears Opening
Chris Israel Out at 23Hoyt
Chef Chris Israel is leaving 23Hoyt to be replaced by Aaron Barnett On Aug. 23, Chris Israel will spend his last day as executive chef at 23Hoyt restaurant, which under his leadership hit its peak this year, and Saucebox, where he has increasingly played a minor role." I liked 23Hoyt when Chris was at the helm, but … [Read more...] about Chris Israel Out at 23Hoyt
Chef Changes – Olea and a Cena Restaurants, Blackbird Wine Opens
For those of you who haven't heard, the two Sungari Restaurants downtown are owned by different people. Sungari Pearl is opening a branch next to Roots in East Vancouver. Then there is Fatburger, also opening next to Roots. Ah, Fatburger; this reminds me of a story... Many years ago, they were pretty darn good; at … [Read more...] about Chef Changes – Olea and a Cena Restaurants, Blackbird Wine Opens