In my experience, Portland is a sushi town. We have lots of choices, but the winning choices always seem to come down to a favorite few. Those not mentioned here received few votes. This year, Bamboo Sushi once again sweeps away the competition. However, there is a wrinkle. This year Hokusei Sushi, a newcomer to the scene, tied with long-time favorite Murata for second place. … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Sushi in Portland
Bamboo Sushi
Review: Bamboo Sushi
Bamboo Sushi is not your ordinary sushi restaurant. Not only is the fish much better than average, but they have garnered national praise for being the first certified, sustainable sushi restaurant in the world. They take great pains to follow the endangered species guidelines on the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Blue Ocean Institute "avoid" lists. Bamboo Sushi partnered with the … [Read more...] about Review: Bamboo Sushi
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #22 Bamboo Sushi
Bamboo Sushi is not your ordinary sushi restaurant. Not only is the fish much better than average, but they have garnered national praise for being the first certified, sustainable sushi restaurant in the world. They take great pains to follow the endangered species guidelines on the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Blue Ocean Institute "avoid" lists. Bamboo Sushi partnered with the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #22 Bamboo Sushi
News Roundup for September 4nd 2012
Probably the biggest news of last week was that chef David Padberg of Park Kitchen is leaving the restaurant for Raven & Rose, the gastropub opening in the Ladd Carriage House on Southwest Broadway. From OregonLive.com, Other well-known Portland restaurant names -- including a GM and bar manager -- could be on the way.Mygrant's envisions a Northwest gastropub, which, … [Read more...] about News Roundup for September 4nd 2012
Reader Survey 2012: Best Seafood Restaurant
Portland has a long way to go as far as seafood is concerned. For a city so close to rivers, lakes and the ocean, the state of our seafood is sad. However, I believe this is starting to change. Last year the order was Jake's, Southpark, and Bamboo Sushi. This year Jake's has fallen off the list. Completely new to the ratings are Ringside Fish House (review later this week), … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Seafood Restaurant