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.

Bar King and The Bakery at Bar King Closing Permanently

By PDX Food Dude Last Update December 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

After the unfortunate timing of opening just as the pandemic was heating up, Bar King and The Bakery at Bar King have announced they will be closing January 2nd.

Dear Portland friends and family,

We are heartbroken to announce the permanent closure of Bar King and The Bakery.… Read the rest

John and Renee Gorham: Farewell from the Bullring

By PDX Food Dude Last Update December 14, 2020 3 Comments

John and Renee Gorham, previously of Toro Bravo, Tasty n Sons/Daughters, MEC, etc. sent out an email this morning regarding their future plans:A thank you to all that supported us over the years: our honored guests, our staff, community partners and friends.… Read the rest

New Survey Findings Reveal Dire Situation for Oregon Restaurant Operators

By PDX Food Dude Last Update December 10, 2020 Leave a Comment

Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association and National Restaurant Association Call for Congress to Act Immediately New Survey Findings Reveal Dire Situation for Restaurant Operators without Federal Financial Assistance

Today, the National Restaurant Association is releasing a letter to Congress with the results of the latest survey on the economic health of the industry, and the findings are bleak:

110,000 restaurants nationwide are closed… 10,000 more since our last survey just a few months ago.

… Read the rest

Multnomah County opens applications for restaurant and food cart COVID-19 relief grants

By PDX Food Dude Last Update November 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

From a Multnomah County press release –November 30, 2020,

Beginning today, licensed restaurants and food carts in Multnomah County can begin applying for small business grants to offset the cost of restrictions from COVID-19.… Read the rest

Help Us Provide Thanksgiving Meals to the Staff at the Emanuel Covid Ward

By PDX Food Dude Last Update December 23, 2020 1 Comment

Care for the Caregivers!Please donate to provide a Thanksgiving Meal to front-line health workers.UPDATED: WE’VE MADE OUR GOAL! Thanks to all of you! As a result of your generosity, therapists, doctors and nurses on the Covid ward at Emanuel Hospital will receive a warm thanksgiving dinner!… Read the rest

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