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This is an archive of Portland metro area restaurant and food news, political debate, diatribes, discussion threads etc. If we aren't quite sure where a story belongs, you'll find it here.

Hall Street Grill in Beaverton Closes

February 20, 2017 by PDX Food Dude

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After 25 years, Hall Street Grill in Beaverton has closed According to its Facebook page, the restaurant has closed permanently. If you have a Hall Street gift card, they say it can be used at Oba Restaurant, which is owned by the same company. Their website is offline. Note: Oba went under April 2018.According to a reader, a sign on the door says, "After almost 25 years … [Read more...] about Hall Street Grill in Beaverton Closes

Over 50 PDX Restaurants to Raise Funds for OR. ACLU This Weekend

February 17, 2017 by PDX Food Dude

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Over 50 Portland restaurants have pledged to donate 10% of sales this President's Day weekend to the Oregon chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose stated mission is "to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the … [Read more...] about Over 50 PDX Restaurants to Raise Funds for OR. ACLU This Weekend

James Beard 2017 Award Nominees Announced

February 15, 2017 by PDX Food Dude

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The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists for the 2017 awards. Semifinalists will be announced March 15th. The final award nominees will be announced at the James Beard House in New York City on Tuesday, April 21st.Here are the local nominees:Best New Restaurant:Han Oak, Portland, OR Outstanding BakerKen Forkish, Ken’s Artisan … [Read more...] about James Beard 2017 Award Nominees Announced

Bless Your Heart Burgers Open, as is Shalom Y’all

February 15, 2017 by PDX Food Dude

Bless Your Heart Burgers Portland menu

Bless Your Heart Burgers, or "BYH" has opened in Pine Street Market, replacing Mediterranean restaurant, Shalom Y'All, which has moved to SW Alder St. Here is the press release:  Join us daily from 11a-10pm daily at the Pine Street MarketBless Your Heart Burgers is inspired by Drew Sprouse and John Gorham’s home states of North and South Carolina, featuring … [Read more...] about Bless Your Heart Burgers Open, as is Shalom Y’all

Seven in Seven Days

February 7, 2017 by PDX Food Dude

Ataula Restaurant Salmon - Portland

Seven Restaurants in Seven Days - We Can Make a Difference It's no secret that week after week of bad weather has left restaurants struggling. During the snow and ice storms, many were forced to close, and those that stayed open were almost empty.Not only do they lose receipts, but food has to be thrown away, deliveries of new products can't get to them, and staff are … [Read more...] about Seven in Seven Days

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