"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 Post has named Portland as one of "The 10 Best Food Cities in … [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 votes, the order of winners is completely different than the … [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- 25%. 2310 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard Portland, OR 97214 … [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 vote735 Northwest 21st Avenue Portland, OR 97210 Map (503) 221-3012 Portland Farmers Market at … [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) 221-3002City Market/Pastaworks is one space, with separate "stores" inside … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Favorite Gourmet Store in Portland