Where do we like to buy our meat? At least 400 people didn't vote at all, so I'm thinking quite a few just pick up their chops at a grocery store such as Safeway - they don't know what they're. But those who visit the butchery definitely have strong opinions. Here are the results of the survey question, who is the best butcher in Portland.628 responses to this … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Butcher in Portland
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Portland Businesses Get Love From O Magazine
O Magazine (Oprah), has published their first food issue, and Portland businesses did quite well. Salt & Straw, Olympia Provisions and Mark Bitterman from The Meadow are mentioned. According to a press release, After taste testing their way through more than 50 different ice creams they chose Salt & Straw’s Arbequina Olive Oil as one of their favorite new ice creams … [Read more...] about Portland Businesses Get Love From O Magazine
Paley’s Place and Olympic Provisions Make Sauveur Top 100
Since 1999, Saveur has been gathering their favorite dishes, places, food, and people to publish in their annual Saveur 100 issue. This year’s list ranges from Bali, to New Stockholm cuisine, cognac cocktails, the humble cleaver, and Portland’s own Paley's Place and Olympic Provisions. Saveur Editor in Chief, James Oseland, writes that, “This year more than ever, we’ve been … [Read more...] about Paley’s Place and Olympic Provisions Make Sauveur Top 100
Michael Ruhlman Says Olympia Provisions Has “Nailed” Salumi
My hat's off to Olympia Provisions—they've nailed it.Noted food writer/author Michael Ruhlman has his own online store on OpenSky.com, where he sells his "Favorite Gifts". In his product description for Olympia Provisions, he says, More than a year ago, I had a great visit to Portland for a culinary conference. We broke down whole animals, American-style and … [Read more...] about Michael Ruhlman Says Olympia Provisions Has “Nailed” Salumi
Review: Olympia Provisions – Westside
A review of Olympia Provisions, By Roger Porter Like impatient readers who sneak a look at the last page of a novel, I have a tendency to scan the dessert selections on a menu before checking out anything else. It’s probably because I want to gage my appetitive capacity to decide if I’ll save room for a sweet, or simply wish to plan my dinner with the tastes lined up in a … [Read more...] about Review: Olympia Provisions – Westside