The New York Times ran an excellent article in the Sunday paper about Camas Davis, Portland's own writer/butcher/teacher extraordinaire.From the Times - On a recent morning in Portland, Ore., Camas Davis was teaching nine high-school kids how to butcher a pig. A 17-year-old named Mady called dibs on the front trotter, slicing through the skin near the pig’s ankle, then … [Read more...] about Camas Davis and Portland Meat Collective Featured in NY Times
Camas Davis
Misc. News for 12.5.12
It's been a pretty slow period for restaurant news, but here are a few things that caught my eye:Michael Russell over at The Oregonian reports that Chef Jake Martin is returning to Portland from Seattle to take over as Chef de Cuisine at Genoa. He'll be working with Executive Chef David Anderson. You may remember Jake from Fenouil. Michael is going to have an interview with … [Read more...] about Misc. News for 12.5.12
Burgerville Goes Upscale, Zimmerman, Morganthaler Make Moves
The city of Portland is pushing back on permits for sidewalk tables. A new proposal in the city of Portland would crack down on restaurants, to make sure there is enough room for people to get by. The city staffer in charge of the sidewalk cafe proposal says the goal is to keep it moving forward through the budget process; Adams' transportation director says the mayor is … [Read more...] about Burgerville Goes Upscale, Zimmerman, Morganthaler Make Moves
Kenny & Zukes to Open, Clyde Common, Nostrana News
Many of you have probably heard of Kenny (Ken's Place) and Zuke (ExtraMSG.com). Now they are finally going a bit more upscale and opening a full time restaurant on the same block as The ACE Hotel at Stark and 10th, called Kenny & Zuke's. It is on the same block where Nate Tilden from Castagna is opening the gastropub, Clyde Common, and Stumptown is opening a new … [Read more...] about Kenny & Zukes to Open, Clyde Common, Nostrana News