The endless question: What are the best Portland restaurants? I frequently get letters from tourists asking, "What are the Best Portland Restaurants?" Lists of such are a dime a dozen, so instead, we decided to do something different - the restaurants that we are frequenting. Some are new, some old favorites, but if … [Read more...] about Portland Restaurants – Where We are Eating Summer 2018
Mediterranean Exploration Company Restaurant
Reader Survey 2017: Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland
What is the best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland? For years I said that Middle Eastern food had tons of potential, but chefs weren’t exploring it. But since we ran the 2015 survey we've seen lots of changes, when Levant and Mediterranean Exploration company burst onto the scene. That forced other restaurants to … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland
Top 10 Portland Restaurants – September 2016
My Top 10 Portland Restaurants along with my next 15 for September 2016 This is the first update to my Top 10 Portland restaurants list since it was originally published in March. It’s the only local list that’s immune from p.r. and advertising pressures and is actually written by someone who’s lived in Portland … [Read more...] about Top 10 Portland Restaurants – September 2016
John Gorham to Open Shalom Y’all at Pine Street Market
Shalom Y’all brings Israeli Street Food to the Pine Street Market John Gorham has announced that in partnership with Ron Avni and Mediterranean Exploration Company executive chef Kasey Mills, they will be opening a new restaurant to the upcoming Pine Street Market. Shalom Y’all will feature Israeli street food, with a … [Read more...] about John Gorham to Open Shalom Y’all at Pine Street Market
Reader Survey 2015: Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland
What is the best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland? For years I've been saying that Middle Eastern food has tons of potential, but chefs weren't exploring it. There are lots of options, but what is the best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland? Most menus in town were basically the same, and the quality wasn't … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Best New Restaurants in Portland
I have a friend who visits every few years, and her first question is always, "What are the Best New Restaurants in Portland?" Since I didn't do a survey in 2014, this list goes back to late 2013. Looking over this list, I think everyone one of them is an option for a good meal. Will the top choices be successful? … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best New Restaurants in Portland
John Gorham’s M.E.C Opens August 1st.
The highly anticipated Mediterranean Exploration Company, a third restaurant by John Gorham of Tasty N. Sons/Alder and perennial reader favorite, Toro Bravo, is almost ready to open. This is my favorite cuisine, so I'm bouncing up and down in my chair. Rather than summarize, here is the press release in its … [Read more...] about John Gorham’s M.E.C Opens August 1st.
John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Tasty n Sons Opening Next Restaurant
Finally some news this week that is worth reporting! John Gorham is planning to open a restaurant at Northwest Flanders and 13th in the Pearl District space last occupied by Riffle NW. According to the Oregonian, the new restaurant will be called the Mediterranean Exploration Company, and will feature dishes from … [Read more...] about John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Tasty n Sons Opening Next Restaurant