Back from a bad fall with a broken leg, bruised ribs, and a dislocated shoulder. The worst is a broken finger, which makes it very difficult to type. Lots of news to catch up on over the next few days. Exciting news for fans of Filipino food or ex Clyde Commons chef, Carlo Lamagna Carlo left Clyde Commons in June … [Read more...] about Carlo Lamagna to Open Manga, Le Pigeon Spinoff and More
Blue Star Donuts
Two Portland Shops Make Food & Wine’s Best Doughnuts List
Food & Wine Lists Two Portland Shops as Best Doughnuts in the U.S. Food & Wine Magazine has published their choices for the best donuts in America. They list Voodoo Doughnut, #14, as specializing in "wacky flavors and unexpected toppings." Clearly they haven't tasted them. Of Blue Star Donuts, #30, they say … [Read more...] about Two Portland Shops Make Food & Wine’s Best Doughnuts List
New Roundup: Revelry Revels, Roe to Move/Expand, Lotus Cardroom RIP
The Lotus Cardroom and Cafe has closed and the building will be torn down. According to KPTV, who seem to be breaking a fair amount of restaurant news these days - The historic bar, which is located at SW 3rd Avenue and Salmon, will be demolished to make room for a high-rise boutique hotel. The 30-foot cherry wood … [Read more...] about New Roundup: Revelry Revels, Roe to Move/Expand, Lotus Cardroom RIP
Micah Camden Opens Up
Chris Angelus of Portland Food Adventures has been pulling in more big name guests for his Right at the Fork podcast. Micah Camden of Little Big Burger fame and Blue Star Donuts, was pretty interesting, living up to all the rumors I've heard about him over the years. While I wanted to hear Micah talk about the $14 … [Read more...] about Micah Camden Opens Up
Washington Post Names Portland Best Food City in America
"Welcome to Portland, as in Oregon, the land of milk and honey — also coffee, tea, beer, wine, game, berries, crab, salmon, ice cream in flavors lifted from food trucks and olive oil that chefs compare favorably to Italy’s liquid gold." In a Merry Christmas to businesses in Portland, Tom Sietsema of The Washington … [Read more...] about Washington Post Names Portland Best Food City in America
Blue Star Donuts Expanding to Los Angeles
Why yes, I'm playing catch up from vacation. As I mentioned back in February, Blue Star Donuts is expanding once again, this time to Los Angeles. The new shop, opening in late July, is at 1142 Abbot Kinney Road in West LA, which puts it in the Venice Beach area. This follows the unveiling of their Camden's Blue … [Read more...] about Blue Star Donuts Expanding to Los Angeles
As Rumored, Blue Star Donuts Expands to Japan
The rumor I mentioned back on February 6nd has come true. Blue Star Donuts has expanded to Japan. Here's the official press release - Partnership with Fred Segal takes Portland’s favorite donut to the international stage PORTLAND, Ore. (Apr. 15, 2015) – On Friday, April 17, Blue Star Donuts will begin offering its … [Read more...] about As Rumored, Blue Star Donuts Expands to Japan
Blue Star Donuts on NW 23rd, Coquine Brick and Mortar
A few items of note from the PR file today. First comes notice that Blue Star Donuts is opening a store on NW 23rd - PORTLAND, Ore. (Mar. 11, 2015) – Portland’s favorite artisan donut shop will be expanding to its fourth location on NW 23rd St. In signature celebration style, Blue Star Donuts will roll out the red … [Read more...] about Blue Star Donuts on NW 23rd, Coquine Brick and Mortar