The number of coffeehouses that have opened over the past few years made untangling the votes for Best Coffeehouse in Portland a challenge. We love our coffee, and judging by the comments, many of us have strong preferences about coffeehouses. For this survey I left out "Best Roaster" for another survey, because I wanted to concentrate on things like service, feel, and the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Coffeehouse in Portland
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Trigger, Pasta Allegro Close; Little T Bakery Opening New Store
Portland Monthly Magazine reports that Trigger, the Tex-Mex restaurant from Tommy Habetz and company will close, to reopen as another Bunk. This isn't exactly a surprise: the location under the Wonder Ballroom was a bit strange and frequently competed with the ballroom and Toro Bravo for neighborhood parking spaces. That, coupled with a kitchen that never seemed to get its feet … [Read more...] about Trigger, Pasta Allegro Close; Little T Bakery Opening New Store
Reader Survey 2013: Best Coffeehouse in Portland
Once again I asked the question, "what is the best coffeehouse in Portland?" As always, the results proved interesting.In 2012, the ranking was: 1) Ristretto Roasters, 2) Barista Coffee, 3) Stumptown Coffee, 4) Heart, 5) Coava, 6) Coffeehouse NW, and 7) Extracto. For 2013, everything has changed.Out of 1704 votes: 1. Barista Coffee - 18.74% of the total vote. Our … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Coffeehouse in Portland
Lots of Old News and a Rare Mushroom Find!
There is a new chef at the Brasserie Montmartre. Chef Johnny Nudd will lead the kitchen beginning July 24th. From the press release -“Talented yet humble, and with experience in San Francisco, New York, and Europe, Chef Johnny is the kind of chef I like to collaborate with,” says Chureau, former chef-owner of Fenouil, who has more recently revived the Brasserie as a new … [Read more...] about Lots of Old News and a Rare Mushroom Find!
Barista Coffee III Photos – Opening Soon
The newest Barista will be open as soon as the final inspections take place, hopefully by July 25th. Billy Wilson's new store is located in the busy downtown ‘Jewelry District’ at 529 SW 3rd avenue. The 500 square foot store in the historic Hamilton Building, focuses on take-away, but window counter and bar seating will also be available.Wilson spent considerable … [Read more...] about Barista Coffee III Photos – Opening Soon