Yet another chef has left Pinot Brasserie in SW Portland In the continuing saga that has surrounded Pinot Brasserie at SW 12th and Washington, the replacement chef for the opening executive chef Bill King has been fired. According to Extra MSG, "I confirmed with the management that Paul Arnold is out and has been replaced by Ryan Smith, previous chef at Rivershore Bar & … [Read more...] about 2nd Chef Out at American Pinot Brasserie
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News: Organic Hops Aren’t, Reviewer Ethic Issues
A standards board will soon vote on whether to require organic hops in all beer bearing the "organic" tag. Think about that one for a moment.From the Oregonian: After years of trying, organic hop growers, most clustered in the Northwest, are poised to win a bitter and bizarre battle: requiring organic hops in organic beer.The National Organic Standards Board will take … [Read more...] about News: Organic Hops Aren’t, Reviewer Ethic Issues
“American Pinot Brasserie” Restaurant Opening
Controversial Restaurant Pinot Brasserie to open in Portland's Indigo Building Update: this restaurant closed after a very short timeAs I discussed back in May, American Pinot Brasserie is opening in the new "Indigo Building" downtown at SW 12th and Washington in Portland. The date has been set for August 2nd. A reader was kind enough to send me the opening menu.I … [Read more...] about “American Pinot Brasserie” Restaurant Opening