I have lots of little nuggets of news squirreled away, none worth a story on their own. Let's get started. Changes in the John's Landing neighborhood. A reader reports Szechuan Chef is moving down the street to the old Koji Osakaya location. Good riddance to Koji. Pier One is also leaving and the two combined spaces … [Read more...] about News: Penzeys, Foster Burger, Super Deluxe and Much More
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Reader Survey 2017: Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland
Your Choice for the most romantic restaurant in Portland Romance. Candlelight, quiet conversation, memorable communal experience, flirting. That is my definition, but, judging from the list, many people have other criteria. I went all the way back to our 2006 results, which contained many blasts from the past: Alba … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2017: Best First Date Restaurant in Portland
Best restaurant in Portland for a first date For me, after the obligatory coffee meetup, the first real date gives me enough information to decide whether we should go out again. I want to know 1) do they like dogs, 2) have a sense of humor and 3) how adventurous their palate is. These things are stop signs for me. … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best First Date Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Best Restaurant for a First Date
We know from the last survey where to go when you want romance, but how about the Best Portland Restaurant for a First Date? I have strong feelings about this. Before I go on a date, I want to know 1) do they like dogs, and 2) how adventurous their palate is. Those two things are stoppers for me. Sure, roll your eyes, … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Restaurant for a First Date
Reader Survey 2015: Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland
I didn't expect many votes for The Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland, but 715 of you indulged me by answering the final survey questions. Let's face it, we all like a little romance now and then. For fun I looked all the way back through our lists to 2006. Interestingly, eight of the past winners have now gone … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant for a Business Group Dinner
I thought I'd throw in this question for 2012: now that I have dining room listings, I get lots of emails about which place I think is best. 1. Andina - Four private dining rooms. 1314 Northwest Glisan Street Portland, OR 97209 Map (503) 228-9535 My review 2. Portland City Grill - Several rooms that can be … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant for a Business Group Dinner