Time to catch up on stories that have caught my eye. First, selections from a few press releases:Mi Mero Mole has reopened. As you may or may not know, their refrigerator died, and a weekend's worth of food went with them. Owner Nick Zukin has some choice words for Saturn, the refrigerator company; unusual because he never says what he thinks. Yes, that was a joke. Losing … [Read more...] about Amuse Bouche 1.15.13
Portland Food and Restaurant News and Discussion
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Pastaworks Closes Mississippi Store
From the PR, with a few comments at the bottom - There are some changes a-foot, starting with the closing of the Mississippi store. Though this location debuted in 2009 when the economy was in a full nose-dive, it steadily found its footing and gained new customers.Our founder and owner, Peter de Garmo, and second-generation co-owner, Kevin de Garmo, have decided to focus … [Read more...] about Pastaworks Closes Mississippi Store
Oh Snap! What Just Happened?
This isn't about food as much as it is about humor, but... I think it is worth posting. It's nice to be the king … [Read more...] about Oh Snap! What Just Happened?
Chef Thomas Boyce Out of Bluehour
From Portland Monthly, Chef Thomas Boyce "Leaves" Bluehour. Actually, it sounds more like he was shown the door. As of Tuesday, Boyce was out and Dolan Lane, chef at Clarklewis on SE Water Avenue, was in. Bluehour’s Bruce Carey and Joe Rogers own both restaurants. Boyce says he was taken completely by surprise.“He’s a fabulous chef. Amazing food,” says Carey of Boyce. “But … [Read more...] about Chef Thomas Boyce Out of Bluehour
Adam Kekahuna Named Quartet Chef, Opening Valentine’s Day
From the press release - Most recently, Adam Kekahuna was the executive chef for Outrigger Canoe Club in Honolulu, Hawaii. Previously, he was the chef/owner of Loca Luna Restaurant in Corvallis, Oregon, and prior to that served as executive chef and partner in other Corvallis restaurant projects including Aqua Seafood Restaurant and Bar, and Terzo Italian Restaurant. Both … [Read more...] about Adam Kekahuna Named Quartet Chef, Opening Valentine’s Day