Kenny Giambalvo taking the helm of replacement New York Italian restaurant Fans have a little time to visit before Pazo closes its doors, so make plans accordingly.After over 20 years in business, Pazzo Ristorante will be saucing its last pasta and closing up shop after the first of next year. The final service will be brunch on New Year’s Day, after which the restaurant … [Read more...] about Pazzo Ristorante Closing January 2nd
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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
Musical Chefs: Mondok, Bettinger, Adams, Giambalvo
Daniel Mondok, most recently of Genoa (closed), Paulee (closed), Sel Gris (closed), June (closed), Olea (closed), and Carlyle (closed), has taken a job at Swank & Swine. (Note that I may have missed some restaurants on that list, but does anyone notice anything in common?)Portland Monthly has sort of a review of Swank & Swine that isn't exactly a rave, saying "A few … [Read more...] about Musical Chefs: Mondok, Bettinger, Adams, Giambalvo
More News From Around the Web
Widespread Seafood Labeling Fraud A report last week released by Oceana shows that seafood mislabeling has become a huge problem. DNA tests have found that 55% of the seafood sampled by Oceana in the Los Angeles area was mislabeled based on federal law.In May and December of 2011, Oceana staff and supporters collected 119 seafood samples from grocery stores, restaurants … [Read more...] about More News From Around the Web
Aquariva, Toro Bravo, Zilla Sake Open in Portland
Kenny Giambalvo is Leaving Bluehour One rumor floating around has caught my attention, just because I've heard it so much: Kenny Giambalvo leaving Bluehour. After the ill-fated Balvo fiasco, it wouldn't surprise me. Remember though, this is just a rumor. Update May 16th. Kenny dropped in an issued a strong denial. From Cuisine Bonne Femme: (Note: … [Read more...] about Aquariva, Toro Bravo, Zilla Sake Open in Portland