I have lots of little nuggets of news squirreled away, none worth a story on their own. Let's get started. Changes in the John's Landing neighborhood. A reader reports Szechuan Chef is moving down the street to the old Koji Osakaya location. Good riddance to Koji. Pier One is also leaving and the two combined spaces are going to be filled by a "high-end grocer". Honey Baked … [Read more...] about News: Penzeys, Foster Burger, Super Deluxe and Much More
Ava Genes Restaurant
Reader Survey 2017: Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland
Your Choice for the most romantic restaurant in Portland Romance. Candlelight, quiet conversation, memorable communal experience, flirting. That is my definition, but, judging from the list, many people have other criteria. I went all the way back to our 2006 results, which contained many blasts from the past: Alba Osteria, Alberta Oyster, Andina, Fenouil, Carlyle, Paley’s, … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2017: Best Italian Restaurant in Portland
What restaurant has the best Italian food in Portland? I was curious how this survey question was going to come out, as we've had a steady increase in Italian restaurants over the years. Looking back at older surveys shows the trend away from simply serving a Caesar salad and a bunch of pasta has reached maturity, and Tuscan influence is on almost every menu. Putting together … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Italian Restaurant in Portland
Tastebud in SW, Washington Post on Portland, Top 100 Wine Restaurants
3 Portland Restaurants in Wine Enthusiast top 100 Best Wine Restaurants Wine Enthusiast Magazine has just revealed their 2015 100 Best Wine Restaurants in America, and three Portland restaurants made the list:Ava Gene'sLe PigeonMuseletYou can view the complete list here. Tastebud's long awaited Multnomah Village restaurant is finally getting … [Read more...] about Tastebud in SW, Washington Post on Portland, Top 100 Wine Restaurants
Reader Survey 2015: Best Italian Restaurant in Portland
Nostrana restaurant in Southeast topped the reader survey as the Best Italian Restaurant in Portland every year since they opened. Not so in 2015. Ava Genes jumped Nostrana by 4%, making it a clear winner, which surprises me because it is also probably the most expensive Italian in Portland, with large plates starting at $35. I am glad to see Firehouse and Luce making their … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Italian Restaurant in Portland