<updated> After a 17 year stint at Oba in the Pearl District, Chef Scott Neuman is returning to Texas. According to a press release, he will be there through February 25th. Scott is known for his modern take on “nuevo Latino” food. For the next month, Pablo Pacheco, Oba’s Chef de Cuisine will be filling in. They – Read more…
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Guide to Portland Oregon Wine Shops
Portland has so many wine shops it is easy to miss some of the best. Here is a guide to our favorites Last update 1/4/17 While many wine bars like Bar Avignon are gaining in popularity and exposure, Portland Oregon wine shops often fly under the radar of the public. Big retail stores like Fred Meyer’s, – Read more…
Reader Survey 2013: Best Place to Buy Fish in Portland
This year only three fishmongers place in the 2013 “Best Place to Buy Fish in Portland” category. The winner jumped from 3rd place in the 2012 poll, and the other two switched places. New Seasons Markets may not have topped any category this year, but they have done incredibly well overall. 1. Flying Fish Company– 25%. 2310 – Read more…
Reader Survey 2013: Favorite Gourmet Store in Portland
Where do we go when we are looking for ingredients to make a special meal? The outcome of this list is exactly the same as last year. 1. City Market/Pastaworks – 48% of the vote! 3735 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland 97214. Map (503) 232-1010 735 Northwest 21st Ave., Portland OR. 97209 Map (503) 221-3002 City – Read more…
Reader Survey 2013: Best Cheesemonger
For those who don’t know, “Cheesemonger” is someone who sells cheese. Every year, fewer and fewer stores are nominated in this section, and this year the nominations drop to 8! 583 votes cast: 1. Cheese Bar – 52% of the vote. 6031 SE Belmont St., Portland, OR. 97215 Map (503) 222-6014. (Many people still think of – Read more…
Reader Survey 2012: Best Cheesemonger
We love our cheese, and there are only a few places that we like to buy it. I was surprised at the small number of stores nominated – only 16, with many only getting one vote. I also was surprised by the absolute landslide for one shop, which received 55% of the vote. Here are the results – Read more…
Ruth’s Chris Moving, Trader Vic’s to Return, Master Chef Auditions Saturday
Catching up on news that is interesting, I present a deluge to match the rain outside your window. According to the Portland Business Journal, Ruth’s Chris is moving to Pacific Center over at 851 SW 6th Avenue: The Heathrow, Fla.-based chain will transform a 9,400-square-foot retail space into an upscale restaurant. The space originally – Read more…