"Welcome to Portland, as in Oregon, the land of milk and honey — also coffee, tea, beer, wine, game, berries, crab, salmon, ice cream in flavors lifted from food trucks and olive oil that chefs compare favorably to Italy’s liquid gold." In a Merry Christmas to businesses in Portland, Tom Sietsema of The Washington … [Read more...] about Washington Post Names Portland Best Food City in America
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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 2013: Best Place to Buy Fish in Portland
This year only three fishmongers place in the 2013 "Best Place to Buy Fish in Portland" category. The winner jumped from 3rd place in the 2012 poll, and the other two switched places. New Seasons Markets may not have topped any category this year, but they have done incredibly well overall. 1. Flying Fish Company- … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Place to Buy Fish in Portland
Reader Survey 2013: Best Butcher in Portland
The question, Where is the best place to buy meat in Portland received more interest than ever before, with 752 votes. Perhaps buying meat that is a step up from grocery store fare is more important than it used to be. 1. Chop Butchery – 27% of the total vote 735 Northwest 21st Avenue Portland, OR 97210 Map … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Butcher in Portland
Reader Survey 2013: Favorite Gourmet Store in Portland
Where do we go when we are looking for ingredients to make a special meal? The outcome of this list is exactly the same as last year. 1. City Market/Pastaworks – 48% of the vote! 3735 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland 97214. Map (503) 232-1010 735 Northwest 21st Ave., Portland OR. 97209 Map (503) 221-3002 City … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Favorite Gourmet Store in Portland
Reader Survey 2013: Best Cheesemonger
For those who don't know, "Cheesemonger" is someone who sells cheese. Every year, fewer and fewer stores are nominated in this section, and this year the nominations drop to 8! 583 votes cast: 1. Cheese Bar – 52% of the vote. 6031 SE Belmont St., Portland, OR. 97215 Map (503) 222-6014. (Many people still think … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Cheesemonger
Reader Survey 2012: Best Gourmet Food Store
Where do we go when we are looking for ingredients to make that special meal? With 50% of the vote, your first choice is clear. The next three were very close. I'm glad to see Foster & Dobbs move way up the list this year. 568 votes cast: 1. City Market/Pastaworks - 50% of the vote! 3735 SE Hawthorne Blvd., … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Gourmet Food Store
Reader Survey 2012: Best Place to Buy Fish in Portland
Where do we go to get our fish? The top four choices received the bulk of the votes, but the number one answer had a clear majority. New Seasons also did quite well, moving up from previous years. I've never heard of Flying Fish Company - it sounds like I need to pay them a visit. I always get my fish at Newman's. Out … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Place to Buy Fish in Portland