The Pizzicato restaurant which stood as a flagship for the chain on NW 23rd is closed for good. Bear with me for a moment while I take a quick sentimental journey back to the Spring of 1993. I had just lost the most important person in my life, spent every dime I had saved on medical bills, and, trying to escape the memories, had left the Napa Valley and moved to Portland. I … [Read more...] about NW 23rd Place Lovejoy Bakers and NW Pizzicato Flagship Closed
Pizzicato Restaurant
Harlow Cafe & Juice Bar NW 23rd
Tables along NW 23rd, and more around the corner on the side street. Mostly shaded. Very popular among the breakfast crowd. Great people watching. … [Read more...] about Harlow Cafe & Juice Bar NW 23rd
Reader Survey 2015: Best Pizza in Portland
Who makes the best pizza in Portland? I know people who have practically come to blows over this very question. Every year the same restaurants tend to place in the top five, and I added some details about their pies. But not everyone wants a fancy pizza; sometimes you just need something quick and easy. For this reason I named all the restaurants that received over 2% of the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Pizza in Portland
Sal’s Famous Italian Kitchen N. Portland Closes
Sal's Famous Italian Kitchen on N Killingsworth Closes for Good It seems like a new restaurant is closing every couple of days. This one surprises me because they always were packed, or they have been every time I've driven past. According to the Portland Sentinel, the NW location will remain. This isn't a great loss, as, in my opinion, the food has steadily declined over the … [Read more...] about Sal’s Famous Italian Kitchen N. Portland Closes