768 people voted in our reader survey 2015 question, "What is the Best Outdoor Dining in Portland". It is no coincidence that the outdoor dining pages are some of the most popular on this website. After our long drizzly winters, we tend to rush outside and embrace our beautiful summers. We have a wealth of options available - there were more nominations in this category than … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015 – Best Outdoor Dining in Portland
Noble Rot Restaurant
Survey 2011: Best Wine List
This question was suggested by a reader and added to the poll at the last-minute. I think it was a good idea and was interested to see which restaurants placed on top of the pack. Here are the results.Out of 490 votes cast:Metrovino -20% of the vote. 1139 Northwest 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97209 (503) 517-7778 Map Nostrana - 1401 Southeast Morrison St., Portland, … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Wine List
Review: Noble Rot 2.0
Noble Rot has a somewhat confusing pedigree. As I understand, it was originally started by chef Leather Storrs, and received positive reviews, including from me. I liked the warm, comforting atmosphere and the limited but mostly well-executed menu. In 2007, Leather left and opened another restaurant on East Burnside called Rocket. This new restaurant was known for its … [Read more...] about Review: Noble Rot 2.0
Leather Storrs on Rocket and Noble Rot
An Interview of Leather Storrs, via Nancy Rommelmann Holy shit, Rocket is my restaurant and I’m already sick of hearing about it. Why would a restaurant exist in the firmament for so long without materializing and why should anyone care? These questions have a number of answers and I’ll try and touch on all of them.1. Have I really been reading about this “Rocket for 2 … [Read more...] about Leather Storrs on Rocket and Noble Rot