While I was otherwise occupied over the last few months, I missed some interesting local news. I'll catch you up! From OregonLive, Shiraz, the Persian restaurant at NW 11th and Everett St., has closed, and is renovating before planning to reopen as "Piattino", an Italian restaurant featuring antipasti. As I recall, … [Read more...] about News You May Have Missed…
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A Plethora of Periodicals Paper Portland’s Proliferating Phood Phenom
I don't normally cover magazine articles about Portland anymore, but hey, it's Friday, and we are getting a lot of attention. Here's a roundup: Details magazine is not only featuring "The Kid Who Could be Bigger than Bieber", they also are running an article called "Breakfast in America - The Morning Meal Gets a … [Read more...] about A Plethora of Periodicals Paper Portland’s Proliferating Phood Phenom
Reader Survey 2012: Best Brunch in Portland
In 2010, I asked "Who has the best breakfast in Portland". The answers were 1. Screen Door, 2. Simpatica, 3. Mother's Bistro. I asked again in 2011, and this time the ranking was Tasty n Sons, Screen Door and Simpatica. With the arrival of Tasty n Sons at the top position, everything else just pushed down one slot. … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Brunch in Portland
News From Around the Web – May 24th
Esquire Magazine has announced their selections for "The Best Bars in America 2012". Portland's Kask has made the list. Kask is an odd little bar with an offbeat, nerdy charm. You can't really call its style contemporary, not with the many odd implements and other tchotchkes lurking on the shelves. But if it's retro, … [Read more...] about News From Around the Web – May 24th
Survey 2011: Best Brunch in Portland
You knew it was coming - a landslide vote for "Best Brunch" that won't surprise anyone. However, since brunch is such a popular meal in this town, I thought I'd list all the top votes that were significantly above the others. Out of 974 votes cast: Tasty N Sons -25% of the total votes. 4.1%. 3808 North Williams … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Brunch in Portland
Little Red Bike Cafe – Inside Our Breakfast World
[Note: I've been a reader of the Little Red Bike Cafe blog for quite some time. This post caught my eye, and they graciously agreed to let me post it here] Long before we ever started a breakfast cafe, Evan and I were addicted to the breakfast experience. We loved nothing more than casually arising, and waking up … [Read more...] about Little Red Bike Cafe – Inside Our Breakfast World
Review: Broder Scandinavian
Comfort Food for Portland, Scandinavian Style (Minor updates, 4.15) On SE Clinton Street there is a restaurant that translates Scandinavian cuisine perfectly for Pacific NW palates. It emphasizes simple cooking, using fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. Judging from Broder's increasing popularity, they have … [Read more...] about Review: Broder Scandinavian