Ray Restaurant is Now Closed.In May 2018, Jenn Louis of Ray Restaurant posted a note on Facebook saying the restaurant was for sale, and that she was going to run it until she found a buyer - After twenty-five years in this industry, and nineteen as sole proprietor of my own catering business/restaurants proudly serving the Portland community, I am ready for my next … [Read more...] about Ray Restaurant in Portland RIP
Jenn Louis
Chef Jenn Louis to Close Ray Restaurant
A note from Jenn Louis today saying she is selling Ray Restaurant.Today, I am putting Ray up for sale, and will continue to run the restaurant until we find a buyer. I am not in a rush, just ready to move on. It's a bittersweet sendoff, but I am so grateful for all the beautiful memories that we have built here, and for the people who have made this restaurant my home … [Read more...] about Chef Jenn Louis to Close Ray Restaurant
2018 James Beard Award Nominations are Here
The nominees for the 2018 James Beard Awards have been announced Once again Portland has a good number of nominees for the James Beard Awards. Winners of the 2018 James Beard Media Awards will be announced at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City on Friday, April 27, 2018. Winners of the remaining awards will be announced at the James Beard Awards Gala at the Lyric … [Read more...] about 2018 James Beard Award Nominations are Here
News: Bocuse Dies, Bunk Closes Original Store and More
Bunk Sandwiches Closes Original Morrison shop, Pizza Jerk to Replace. Tommy Habetz and Nick Wood have closed the original Bunk Sandwiches location on SE Morrison Street. Back when it opened, Bunk was like a siren, calling me from NW Portland to hassle with lousy parking and lines out the door to get what was then, Portland's best sandwiches.But over time, with the opening … [Read more...] about News: Bocuse Dies, Bunk Closes Original Store and More
Lincoln Restaurant Closing
Lincoln Restaurant will be closing March 18th, but will reopen as "Ray", on March 24th, which will focus on Israeli cuisine. Award winning chef and author Jenn Louis, has announced she will be closing Lincoln restaurant, a N. Williams fixture since 2008. PDX.Eater says she will be opening a new restaurant, "Ray" in the same space, which will focus on the cuisine of … [Read more...] about Lincoln Restaurant Closing