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Review: Grüner

Last Update January 26, 2016 24 Comments

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 … [Read more...] about Review: Grüner

Corazon: RIP

Last Update January 17, 2014 6 Comments

Just a week after Chris Israel dropped out of the Corazon Mexican restaurant collaboration, Portland Monthly is reporting that the restaurant has now closed for good. 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, … [Read more...] about Corazon: RIP

Israel Out at Corazon

Last Update January 25, 2014 10 Comments

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 … [Read more...] about Israel Out at Corazon

Christopher Israel and Kurt Huffman to Open Mexican Restaurant in Pinot Space

Last Update January 20, 2014 9 Comments

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 … [Read more...] about Christopher Israel and Kurt Huffman to Open Mexican Restaurant in Pinot Space