I've been going through every post ever written on this site over the past week, and a name has kept popping up: Scott Shampine. I wondered what had happened to the chef, who has worked for Branch in NE, Bluehour, a Cena in Sellwood, Olea in the Pearl District and Gracie's in the Mallory Hotel. I vaguely recall a bunch of rumors about his stint at Bluehour. After what seems … [Read more...] about Scott Shampine Takes Over Kitchen at Uptown Billiards
Scott Shampine
Olea Restaurant Closes
Olea Restaurant in the Pearl has closed. Employees showed up to work today and found the doors locked. There were rumors of problems a few months ago, but when I contacted owner Richard Glass, he had no comment.The restaurant opened with a big splash in 2005. Lots of money was spent on the huge lavish interior, making it one of the largest restaurants in Portland.When … [Read more...] about Olea Restaurant Closes
Portland Openings and Chef Shuffles: New Restaurants and More
Meat Cheese Bread has opened at 1406 SE Stark street It's a sandwich shop by some of the guys that used to work at Park Kitchen, which is the namesake for one of their specialties. My experiences have been quite good. Try the breakfast burrito, or the Park Kitchen - flank steak with pickled onions, blue cheese, lettuce and vinaigrette. Great place for lunch in the area. Chef … [Read more...] about Portland Openings and Chef Shuffles: New Restaurants and More
Pet Peeves in Dining Service and Catching Up on News
Portland Food & Drink is the best source for online menus, news on restaurant openings, and snarky, user-penned feedback." In October, New York Magazine ran an article called Play in Portland's Shadows. I have no idea why this just popped up in my linkback list, but the Related Links section made me laugh. Portland Food & Drink is the best source for online menus, … [Read more...] about Pet Peeves in Dining Service and Catching Up on News
Chef Changes – Olea and a Cena Restaurants, Blackbird Wine Opens
For those of you who haven't heard, the two Sungari Restaurants downtown are owned by different people. Sungari Pearl is opening a branch next to Roots in East Vancouver. Then there is Fatburger, also opening next to Roots. Ah, Fatburger; this reminds me of a story...Many years ago, they were pretty darn good; at one time they were about as close as one could get to … [Read more...] about Chef Changes – Olea and a Cena Restaurants, Blackbird Wine Opens