I always get a mix of comments when I ask "Where is the best place to dine with children in Portland?" One group is firmly in the “no one should ever bring kids to a restaurant”, and others say “I can bring my kids anywhere I want!” Restaurants realize that with children come parents, and the adults are going to spend … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Place to Dine with Children in Portland
Grand Central Bakery
Reader Survey 2017: Best Bread in Portland
Is there a "Best Bread in Portland"? There are some excellent bakeries that specialize in cakes, pies, pastries and the like, but in many cases their bread is not that great, and vice versa. In the 2015 survey I broke bakeries into two categories - “Best general Bakery”, and Best Bread. The results surprised us … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Bread in Portland
Reader Survey 2017: Best Bakeries in Portland
What are the best bakeries in Portland? Judging by the sheer number of comments in the poll, many of you feel quite strongly about pastries. Little T American Baker climbs a step to the top spot. It's been on the chart since 2011. Other notable changes - Petite Provence fell off of the chart, dropping from number 2 to … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Bakeries in Portland
Grand Central Bakery
Partially shaded by awning, but on the south side, so there is still a bit of sun. Also a few shaded tables next to the entrance. … [Read more...] about Grand Central Bakery
Reader Survey 2015: Best Bread Bakery in Portland
This year I decided to break out the question, "What is the Best Bread Bakery in Portland". My reasoning is that there are some pretty decent places that specialize in cakes, pies, pastries and whatnot, but in many cases their bread is not that great, and vice versa. Proving my point, with close to the same number of … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Bread Bakery in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Best Bakery in Portland
Just what is the Best Bakery in Portland? Judging by the sheer number of comments in the poll, many of you feel quite strongly about your favorites. A shakeup in the top bakeries this year, with the top choice from previous years falling all the way to the 5th position. I think the shuffle may be due to my … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Bakery in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Most Kid Friendly Restaurant in Portland
The question, what is the Most Kid Friendly Restaurant in Portland always brings lots of passionate comments. One group is firmly in the "no one should bring kids to a restaurant", and others say "I can bring my kids anywhere I want!" The Laurelwood Public House has a little blurb that shows why they always … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Most Kid Friendly Restaurant in Portland
News: Cafe Castagna, Kachka, Zaatar, In-N-Out and More
I'm already getting emails asking about the Thanksgiving dinner roundup. Yes, I will be doing one this year - I'm already putting it together. If you want your restaurant event included, let me know soon, or you'll miss one of my most popular posts of the year! While you are at it, feel free to fill out the holiday … [Read more...] about News: Cafe Castagna, Kachka, Zaatar, In-N-Out and More