You are in Portland for lunch and want a place you can sit down. Where do you dine? Note: I ran off on my trip this fall with a bunch of "best of" posts written and set to publish automatically. It wasn't until yesterday that I realized it had never happened. The best-laid plans... get ready for a slew of … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Lunch in Portland
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Reader Survey 2017: Best Mexican Food in Portland
Who Makes the best Mexican food in Portland? Everyone seems to have an opinion I've eaten in several Mexican restaurants over the last few weeks, and have overheard the following comments: "If one doesn't get me drunk, you are underpouring your margaritas", "How can this be Mexican if there are no rice and beans", and … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Mexican Food in Portland
Por Que No? Mississippi
"¿Por Que No? strives to support our local economy, whether it means using line caught fish and local meats or remodeling with recycled materials. We have traveled from the Pacific Coast of Mexico to the mountains of Oaxaca to share the flavors and the essence of what we found. In the end, it’s all about the food and … [Read more...] about Por Que No? Mississippi
Reader Survey 2015 – Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland
Following the trend of recent years, there has been a bit of a shakeup in the Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland category, but only in the placement on the list. Relative newcomer Xico (pronounced "chico") is continuing to climb, vaulting over more established restaurants such as Autentica. Mextiza has closed … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015 – Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland
News: Fratelli to Open Vancouver spot. PDX Makes Best Mac & Cheese List…
Not a whole lot of interesting things are going on in the Portland food scene this week, but here are a few items that caught my eye. Fratelli Chef/Owner Willem Paul Klitsie has announced he is opening a new restaurant in downtown Vancouver Washington. Located at 907 Main Street in downtown Vancouver, Willem’s on … [Read more...] about News: Fratelli to Open Vancouver spot. PDX Makes Best Mac & Cheese List…
Reader Survey 2013: Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland
This is one category where things seem to change every year. A fair number of restaurants have fallen off of the list, and the order continues to change. Relative newcomer Mi Mero Mole is making significant gains toward the top spot, eclipsing the percentage of last year's winner. It looks like their success has been … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2012: Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland
Last year the survey order was Autentica, Por Que No & Nuestra Cocina. This year things swapped around, with a new restaurant in the mix. Though the category received 1096 votes, the lower-ranked restaurants individually received more votes. This dilutes the pool a bit, and shows that we have more of what PFD … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Mexican Restaurant in Portland
Survey 2011: Best Mexican Restaurant
Once again, this survey pretty much followed along the lines I expected. Autentica has gotten more expensive, but I still feel it is a good deal. In my experience the service issues have been largely worked out, though they still have off days. ¿Por Que No? locations always have a line down the block, and I admire … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Mexican Restaurant