Ah romance. Candlelight, quiet conversation, flirting. That is my definition, but, judging from the list, many people have other criteria. I looked all the way back to our list from 2006, which was Alba Osteria, Alberta Oyster, Andina, Fenouil, Carlyle, Paley's, Giorgio's, Beast, Aquariva and Metrovino. Interesting that three of the restaurants have gone out of business. Based … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: The Most Romantic Restaurant In Portland
OX Restaurant
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant for a Steak
Not many surprises in the Best Steak group this year. The percentage points by which the top two won are double the 2011 score. Even El Gaucho which is quite expensive is up by 4%. OX, the new restaurant on NE MLK has taken a huge share for only being in business a few months. Sometimes that can happen because a place is new and trendy, but I've heard lots of good … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant for a Steak
Advance Preview Dinner of Greg & Gabrielle Denton’s “OX”
Chris over at Portland Food Adventures has scored a coup with a dinner at Greg and Gabrielle Denton's new OX restaurant, which will be opening in the former Echo restaurant space at 2225 N.E. MLK Jr. Blvd.According to OregonLive, "The menu at Ox will focus on grilled meat and sides including risotto, potatoes and grilled vegetables. 'There will be the traditional … [Read more...] about Advance Preview Dinner of Greg & Gabrielle Denton’s “OX”
Chefs Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñonez are leaving Metrovino
From The Oregonian, Chefs Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñonez are leaving Metrovino. The couple will stay at the Pearl District restaurant until February, before moving on to open their "Argentine-inspired, Ox Restaurant". They are hoping to take over the now empty Echo restaurant space on NE MLK. The menu at Ox will focus on grilled meat and sides including risotto, potatoes … [Read more...] about Chefs Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñonez are leaving Metrovino