This press release today with bad news for lovers of Little Bird Bistro - Dear Friends, Guests, and Peers,We are sending this mailing out to share the news that after 9 wonderful years Little Bird Bistro will be closing. Our last night of service will be Sunday, October 27. We'll be open for our regular hours until then.Over the years we have been honored that so many … [Read more...] about Little Bird Closing Permanently
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Reader Survey 2017: Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland
Your Choice for the most romantic restaurant in Portland Romance. Candlelight, quiet conversation, memorable communal experience, flirting. That is my definition, but, judging from the list, many people have other criteria. I went all the way back to our 2006 results, which contained many blasts from the past: Alba Osteria, Alberta Oyster, Andina, Fenouil, Carlyle, Paley’s, … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2017: Best Lunch in Portland
You are in Portland for lunch and want a place you can sit down. Where do you dine? Note: I ran off on my trip this fall with a bunch of "best of" posts written and set to publish automatically. It wasn't until yesterday that I realized it had never happened. The best-laid plans... get ready for a slew of these.Where to get lunch is a common office debate, and the reader … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Lunch in Portland
Reader Survey 2017: Best First Date Restaurant in Portland
Best restaurant in Portland for a first date For me, after the obligatory coffee meetup, the first real date gives me enough information to decide whether we should go out again. I want to know 1) do they like dogs, 2) have a sense of humor and 3) how adventurous their palate is. These things are stop signs for me. Sure, roll your eyes, but admit it: we all have secret deal … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best First Date Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2017: Best Burger in Portland
What restaurant has the best burger in Portland? The category for best burger in Portland received 812 votes. Burgers tend to be a polarizing subject, with strong opinions. For many of us they fulfill a primal call to our childhood, grilling in the backyard, and all burgers compare to that. But the true burger fan leaves all that behind and goes straight for … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Burger in Portland