Following on the successes of "Tasty n Sons" and "Tasty n Alder", "Third n Tasty" to open. The press release tells the story - Third “Tasty” restaurant will serve brunch and dinner in Downtown McMinnville McMinnville, Ore. (July 24, 2017)--The Toro Bravo Inc Restaurant Management & Design Group presents … [Read more...] about “Third n Tasty” to Open in McMinnville
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.
Salt & Straw Walks the Talk
Salt & Straw gives away about half of profits on their campaigns to charity In an interview on the Right at the Fork podcast, owner Kim Malek casually mentioned that those little signs in the stores saying they give a percentage of profits to charity really do mean something. While many companies have programs … [Read more...] about Salt & Straw Walks the Talk
Oregon Deli Closing
Dear Friends, After 2.5 years & 50,000 sandwiches, Oregon Deli will be closing on Saturday July 22nd. We would like to thank all of those amazing people whom have helped us along the way. Including but not limited to: Our great team of staff, the businesses on Historic Mississippi Ave, our daily regulars … [Read more...] about Oregon Deli Closing
Oregon Fruit to Launch Second Feast Donation Match Campaign in July
Oregon Fruit Products Partners with Feast Portland for Second Annual Donation Match Campaign Benefiting Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon #MatchWithFeast Challenge Raises Funds for School Breakfasts and Summer Meals June 19, 2017 – SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Fruit Products, in its sponsorship with Bon Appétit Presents … [Read more...] about Oregon Fruit to Launch Second Feast Donation Match Campaign in July
H Mart Coming to SE Portland – Confirmed
H Mart Asian Market is opening in SE Portland [This story has been confirmed ] Ever since Zupans Market closed their store on SE Belmont in Portland, there has been a lot of rumors floating around about what will replace it. One seems to be gaining some traction - H Mart. H Mart is a huge Asian/Korean … [Read more...] about H Mart Coming to SE Portland – Confirmed
Thirsty Lion adds Minimum Wage Surcharge to Tabs
Is a surcharge for the new minimum wage going too far? In response to the recent raise in minimum wage, at least one restaurant in Portland has added a surcharge to restaurant tabs. This from the downtown Thirsty Lion menu - In an effort to offset the rising minimum wage in Oregon, we have opted to add a small … [Read more...] about Thirsty Lion adds Minimum Wage Surcharge to Tabs
Seoul, Korea now has a Smith Teamaker Café
Smith Teamaker opens Seoul Korea Cafe Smith Teamaker has opened a location in Seoul. Here is the press release - For the last 4 years, we have partnered with Orefarm in Seoul. Under the leadership of Orefarm’s Hosik Chang, the Smith Teamaker brand has flourished in Korea. We are so pleased to announce the … [Read more...] about Seoul, Korea now has a Smith Teamaker Café
Notable Closures: Chesa and Pono Farm
Chesa will close July 1st, Pono Farm Soul Kitchen July 8th Surprising Portland restaurant closures to cover. Jose Chesa's Spanish restaurant Chesa will close July 1st. After critic raves over his Spanish and Catalan restaurant Ataula in NW Portland, Jose expanded to Chesa at 2218 NE Broadway. From our best of … [Read more...] about Notable Closures: Chesa and Pono Farm