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A Plethora of Periodicals Paper Portland’s Proliferating Phood Phenom

By PDX Food Dude Last Update March 17, 2014 4 Comments

I don't normally cover magazine articles about Portland anymore, but hey, it's Friday, and we are getting a lot of attention. Here's a roundup:Details magazine is not only featuring "The Kid Who Could be Bigger than Bieber", they also are running an article called "Breakfast in America - The Morning Meal Gets a Makeover", in which they name Portland Penny Diner number one … [Read more...] about A Plethora of Periodicals Paper Portland’s Proliferating Phood Phenom

Lots of Old News and a Rare Mushroom Find!

By PDX Food Dude Last Update March 11, 2015 10 Comments

There is a new chef at the Brasserie Montmartre. Chef Johnny Nudd will lead the kitchen beginning July 24th. From the press release -“Talented yet humble, and with experience in San Francisco, New York, and Europe, Chef Johnny is the kind of chef I like to collaborate with,” says Chureau, former chef-owner of Fenouil, who has more recently revived the Brasserie as a new … [Read more...] about Lots of Old News and a Rare Mushroom Find!

Reader Survey 2012: Best Place for a Late Night Snack

By PDX Food Dude Last Update March 11, 2015 2 Comments

In 2011, the order was Cartopia, Biwa and Beaker & Flask. This year Beaker fell off of the list, probably because they are now only open until 11pm. Pix moved up considerably. The Gilt Club, Bunk Bar and Montage moved down.925 votes cast:1. *Cartopia Food Carts - 14% 1207 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard Portland, OR 97202 MapThe carts at this location … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Place for a Late Night Snack

Reader Survey 2012: Best Places in Portland to Get Dessert

By PDX Food Dude Last Update March 11, 2015 19 Comments

In 2011, I broke this category into two - restaurants and dessert focused businesses. This year I combined them. However, it is still easy to compare. Pix and Papa Haydn have the same ranking; big surprise there. Salt & Straw is completely new on the list, pushing The Sugar Cube down. As far as restaurants, Paley's Place still reigns supreme, with Le Pigeon and Pambiches … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Places in Portland to Get Dessert

Review: Salt & Straw

By PDX Food Dude Last Update June 19, 2017 16 Comments

updated 6.17When I was growing up, on hot summer days dad used to get everyone into the car and head out to Lancaster California to pick fat juicy cherries and sweet peaches from the old orchards. We'd make a day of it, hiking in "The Devil's Punchbowl", stopping for a burger at A&W Rootbeer, and driving home tired and happy, the smell of ripe fruit playing harmony with … [Read more...] about Review: Salt & Straw