I received a note from Anthony Cafiero that Ración is closing at the end of this month. After 2+ years of cooking some of the most innovative and local food in Portland, as well as offering an equally respected bar program, Ración will be closing it's doors after service Saturday, May 30th. We at Ración are proud of … [Read more...] about Ración Closing at the end of May
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Reader Survey 2013: Best New Restaurants in Portland
As the economy recovers, it seems like we are getting a wealth of new restaurants in Portland. However, unlike last year, only five restaurants received significantly more votes than any others. Will the top choices be successful? Sometimes folks in the hardcore food community go for the new, shiny ball, forgetting … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best New Restaurants in Portland
First Look at Ración
Ración has been doing a series of press/test dinners, and we were happy to get an invite. The space is sexy, but not pretentious, anchored with a show kitchen surrounded by an 18-seat L-shaped chef's counter wrapped around the kitchen stage - at once both theatrical and intimate. It is fun sitting and watching the … [Read more...] about First Look at Ración
Life Returns to Indigo Building With Blue Star Donuts and Lardo
This week has brought two new restaurants to the Indigo Building, which most recently housed the failed Corazon. First, Blue Star Donuts, the newest venture by Micha Camden of Little Big Burger fame. Blue Star, the first tenant in the SW corner of the building, features selections such as "strawberries & jalapeño, … [Read more...] about Life Returns to Indigo Building With Blue Star Donuts and Lardo
Ración to Host Early Pop-up Dinners This Friday
More about Ración, the restaurant being opened by Chefstable and Anthony Cafiero. I'll just post the press release below RACION OFFERS SELECT POP-UP DINNERS STARTING FRIDAY Chef Anthony Cafiero will begin hosting pop-up dinners for Ración, his … [Read more...] about Ración to Host Early Pop-up Dinners This Friday
More Rumors Trickling Out About Corazon Replacement
I'm getting more rumors about the do-over for the old Pinot/Corazon space on SW 12th Ave. Per my previous post, the current plan is for Lardo to take over one section, and a new restaurant called Ración to take the other part. The split would give Lardo the smaller portion. Lardo, a "modern sandwich shop and beer … [Read more...] about More Rumors Trickling Out About Corazon Replacement
Wild Rumor – Corazon Space Being Divided Amoeba Style
<updated> Kurt of ChefStable dropped me a note saying that he had first thought of splitting the space yesterday (FD moves fast ;), but it has a ton of logistical problems because the concepts would share a kitchen - something I was wondering about. "No decisions have been made" Posted under the category of … [Read more...] about Wild Rumor – Corazon Space Being Divided Amoeba Style