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 money on alcohol and give their kids memories that make … [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 and proved the point. This year the difference wasn't so … [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 10. Ken's and Bakeshop leapfrogged St. Honoré and Grand … [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. The menu includes salads, baked goods, soups, coffee and bread. No booze though, so you’ll have to go somewhere else if that’s what you have in mind. … [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 votes, the order of winners is completely different than the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Bread Bakery in Portland