John Gorham has parted ways with Interurban, stating that he wishes to focus on his brand with Toro Bravo and Tasty n Sons, with plans to expand with a second Tasty n Sons location in the near future. Details upcoming.John opened Interurban in a partnership with Chefstable in 2011, saying he wanted to open a bar with simple but really good food. The resulting gastropub … [Read more...] about John Gorham Out at Interurban
Portland Food and Restaurant News and Discussion
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.
A Girl and Her Pig with Jen Louis of Lincoln Restaurant
Author April Bloomfield of A Girl and Her Pig book tour, joined up with chef Jenn Louis of Lincoln Restaurant for a Portland tour. It's a nice look at Sauvie Island Organics, Breakside Brewery, Olympic Provisions, and of course, Lincoln.http://youtu.be/SqBDo60TKBw … [Read more...] about A Girl and Her Pig with Jen Louis of Lincoln Restaurant
Robert Reynolds – Portland Teacher, Mentor Dies
Chef Robert Reynolds, who passed away this morning after a struggle with cancer, was known to many affectionately as “Row-Bear”. Over the years, he touched almost everybody in Portland’s food scene. We can thank Robert for his part in pushing Portland into becoming a stronger and more professional food city. From his work running his Chef Studio, to his workshops, classes, … [Read more...] about Robert Reynolds – Portland Teacher, Mentor Dies
Goodbye “anonymous”: Robert Reynolds Dies
When the news came that Robert Reynolds of The Chef Studio had died, there was a pause in the Portland food scene. Though everyone had known it was coming, it was still a shock when it happened. There was a quiet moment to reflect; no one rushed to post the news, because that would make it true; Robert really would be gone.Robert Reynolds will be remembered as a chef, … [Read more...] about Goodbye “anonymous”: Robert Reynolds Dies
LA Restaurant Offers Diners Discount for Checking Phones at the Door
We've all been there; just last week I was sitting at a table eating breakfast, while the nitwit next to me loudly gossiped about his date the night before. All the diners around him knew that, yes, he had gotten laid. Then there is a group of friends who spend more time at dinner updating their Facebook, checking emails, and twittering photos of their food. At the end of the … [Read more...] about LA Restaurant Offers Diners Discount for Checking Phones at the Door