Joining Bluehour, Saucebox, the restaurant from Bruce Carey and company, has closed. Closing first reported by Eater.From the day it opened in 1995, Saucebox was a hit. Under the experienced eye of Chris Israel, the kitchen turned out excellent food with unusual twists for that point in time. Drink concoctions by Lucy Brennan were remarkable, the atmosphere chic, and … [Read more...] about Saucebox Closes Permanently
Bruce Carey
Bluehour Permanently Closes
Bluehour is Closing. Owner Bruce Carey sent out the following email today. No word on the future of 23Hoyt, Saucebox, or clarklewis, though I have been hearing lots of rumors.Opened in 2000, Bluehour was once considered one of Portland's best restaurants. I was a frequent guest for the service, ambiance, and food. Amid competition from a slew of other restaurants, its star … [Read more...] about Bluehour Permanently Closes
Bruce Carey Opens FairWay Restaurant in Salem
Bruce Carey of 23Hoyt, Bluehour, Saucebox and clarklewis has taken over the former Rudy's restaurant at the Salem Golf Club, renaming it FairWay.The soft opening took place in late July, giving Chef Zack Capoccia a chance to get the restaurant in order. Zack started his career at Krue Restaurant in Sacramento, where he worked his way to sous chef. Eventually, he ended up at … [Read more...] about Bruce Carey Opens FairWay Restaurant in Salem
Bluehour Fire Victim Sues for Injuries
Back in April of 2013, Bluehour bartender Steven Grimm was seriously burned and hospitalized after a fire. At the time, owner Bruce Carey said, "Last evening at around 9:00 pm there was an accidental fire at Bluehour. Our bartender Steve Grimm has been treated at a local hospital and he is expected to return home today. The fire was the result of a high proof alcohol that … [Read more...] about Bluehour Fire Victim Sues for Injuries
Chef Thomas Boyce Out of Bluehour
From Portland Monthly, Chef Thomas Boyce "Leaves" Bluehour. Actually, it sounds more like he was shown the door. As of Tuesday, Boyce was out and Dolan Lane, chef at Clarklewis on SE Water Avenue, was in. Bluehour’s Bruce Carey and Joe Rogers own both restaurants. Boyce says he was taken completely by surprise.“He’s a fabulous chef. Amazing food,” says Carey of Boyce. “But … [Read more...] about Chef Thomas Boyce Out of Bluehour