It sounds like the closings came down to landlord issues.From the owners, "Since my last post, we have lost our restaurant leases and my little family had to pack up, adjust, and find a way to sustain while we find a new place for our businesses. Nothing is forever, and even if it is hard, change is good, spring is here and we feel nurtured, revitalized and awaken. I … [Read more...] about Tonari, Nodoguro Close Permanently
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Portland Restaurants – Where We are Eating Summer 2018
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 you are serious about Portland food they all deserve your … [Read more...] about Portland Restaurants – Where We are Eating Summer 2018
Top Ten Portland Restaurants – and Overrated May 2017
New Year, New List: Zusman's Best Restaurants in Portland - and the Overrated Ones As Jerome J. Garcia and Robert C. Hunter once wrote, “The winter was so hard and cold, froze ten feet ‘neath the ground.” Portland’s darkest season made me want to flee or sleep, in turns. But at last Springy things are sprung in Stumptown and everyone is looking for a good spot to … [Read more...] about Top Ten Portland Restaurants – and Overrated May 2017
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 forever, has been eating out almost nightly for 20 years (if you … [Read more...] about Top 10 Portland Restaurants – September 2016
News Roundup: Ava Genes, Nodoguro, Lardo, Clay’s and More
Lardo's North Williams restaurant has closed. The restaurant which opened in early 2014 closed. The ChefStable restaurant group location had never taken off as much as the Hawthorne and SW Washington street locations.The Lardo partnership is currently embroiled in a $1.6 million lawsuit between investors. Nodoguro Reopens Japanese restaurant Nodoguro has opened … [Read more...] about News Roundup: Ava Genes, Nodoguro, Lardo, Clay’s and More