Not many surprises in the Best Steak group this year. The percentage points by which the top two won are double the 2011 score. Even El Gaucho which is quite expensive is up by 4%. OX, the new restaurant on NE MLK has taken a huge share for only being in business a few months. Sometimes that can happen because a place is new and trendy, but I've heard lots of good … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant for a Steak
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Survey 2011: Best Steak
The reader survey results for "Best Steak in Portland" doesn't have any big surprises except for Ringside's second place performance. It shows what giving more attention and a new face to a restaurant can do:Out of 818 votes cast:1. Laurelhurst Market -21% of the vote. 3155 East Burnside St.,Portland, OR 97232 Map (503) 206-30992. Ringside - 9%. My review … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Steak
El Gaucho Steakhouse Comment Sparks Conversation
On the El Gaucho review I was sooooo excited to spend my B-Day At El Gaucho!! I called ahead to let them know it was my B-Day because usually fine dining establishments usually do something about that. My husband and I were there on July 31st and had reso’s for 7:00 and I made sure we were on time. Having worked in a number of fine dining establishments in Chicago I was … [Read more...] about El Gaucho Steakhouse Comment Sparks Conversation
Restaurant Survey 2010: Food Trends
You can see the results of the entire Best of Portland 2010, including the "Best Restaurant in Portland" here, But first...2010: FOOD TREND IN DESPERATE NEED OF RETIREMENTBacon - by overwhelming majority Pork Belly - wow, people are really over bacon Foams - a very distant 3rdMy vote: I'm a bit tired of bacon myself 2010: THE NEXT BIG FOOD TREND … [Read more...] about Restaurant Survey 2010: Food Trends
52 Fords, Fallout Shelters and the Steakhouse Review Summary
There are times I just can't help myself. I could just write a boring summary of the steakhouse project and even insert some charts and graphs - and I love charts and graphs! However, I decided to go with my heart and tell you about a memory of long ago. I eventually get to the summary, but you'll have to work for it, or you can just click here to jump past the sentimental … [Read more...] about 52 Fords, Fallout Shelters and the Steakhouse Review Summary