Note: Restaurant closed in 2016.this review was extensively updated 10/2012.Grüner isn’t a "German" restaurant, nor does it bill itself as such; rather it is Alpine. This is a vast region that includes pieces of France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Hungary, and even a bit of Balkan and Mediterranean influences. All of this is alongside the distinct regional … [Read more...] about Review: Grüner
Chris Israel
Corazon Restaurant Closes Forever
Just a week after Chris Israel dropped out of the Corazon Mexican restaurant collaboration the restaurant has now closed forever. Anthony Cafiero, previously chef at Tabla, was brought in to simplify the menu for the third time, but just a few short days after the latest changes, ChefStable has pulled the plug.From PoMO - According to Huffman, Cafiero worked valiantly, but … [Read more...] about Corazon Restaurant Closes Forever
Israel Out at Corazon
Chris Israel's Corazon Mexican restaurant collaboration with investment group ChefStable has been struggling since they opened the doors. I like the space, which is at SW 12th and Washington St., but from the opening the food was a bit expensive, not that great, the drinks were inconsistent, and the menu wasn't approachable enough for the size of crowd they are going to need to … [Read more...] about Israel Out at Corazon
Christopher Israel and Kurt Huffman to Open Mexican Restaurant in Pinot Space
According to Portland Monthly Mag, Christopher Israel of Grüner is partnering with Kurt Huffman of ChefStable, to take over the space last occupied by the predictably ill-fated Pinot Restaurant. Hearing the news, my heart sank a bit, as one of the problems with the old space is that it was just too large, but it turns out, the old restaurant will be divided into two parts, with … [Read more...] about Christopher Israel and Kurt Huffman to Open Mexican Restaurant in Pinot Space
James Beard Foundation Awards Nominees Announced
Nominees from the Pacific Northwest area were announced this morning at The Oregon Culinary Institute in Portland:Rising Star Chef of the Year: Gabriel Rucker - Le Pigeon, Little Bird (among other nominees).Best Chef: Northwest:Matt Dillon - Sitka & Spruce, Seattle Christopher Israel - Gruner, Portland Andy Ricker - Pok Pok, Ping, Portland Ethan Stowell - … [Read more...] about James Beard Foundation Awards Nominees Announced