The Washington Post Critic Tom Sietsema posted a stinging review of an Arlington Restaurant this week. Some choice comments: La Tagliatella in Arlington makes a strong case for hazard pay for restaurant critics. The Italian concept, an unfortunate import from Europe that plays up 400 combinations of pasta and sauce, is so distasteful on so many different levels, I was tempted … [Read more...] about Washington Post Critic Delivers Deliciously Nasty Review
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.
Ladies – No Heels, No Service
A local bar/restaurant is on the defensive this week after posting a new dress code that mandated "must have heels" for female patrons. According to Huffington Post, ProAbition, located about an hour outside Los Angeles in Riverside, California, posted a flyer for its Twenties-themed opening with the following dress code:No tennis shoes. No baggy attire. No sports hats. No … [Read more...] about Ladies – No Heels, No Service
No More “Northwest Cuisine”… It’s “Cascadian Cuisine” Now
The World Food Travel Association has kicked off a "Cascadian Cuisine" initiative. From the press release, ...a new initiative focused on the development of a regional food and drink brand as a tool for economic development. The goal is that the new regional food brand will drive consumer awareness, create jobs and support the tourism efforts of communities across the region. … [Read more...] about No More “Northwest Cuisine”… It’s “Cascadian Cuisine” Now
Chef Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Little Bird Wins Best Chef Northwest at James Beard Awards
Portland chef Gabriel Rucker won the James Beard Foundation award Monday night for "Best Chef Northwest". Rucker beat fellow nominees Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton of Ox, John Gorham - Toro Bravo, Naomi Pomeroy - Beast, Gabriel Rucker - Le Pigeon, Adam Sappington - The Country Cat, Cathy Whims - Nostrana and Justin Wills of Restaurant Beck in Depoe Bay, … [Read more...] about Chef Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Little Bird Wins Best Chef Northwest at James Beard Awards
Should Antibiotics Be Allowed in Organic Fruit Production?
Antibiotics in organic fruit? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, organic fruits can be labeled as such even if they're treated with antibiotics, which are used to prevent a disease called fire blight. The blight occurs in the Rosaceae family, which includes apples, pears, quince, raspberries, and other fruits.Back in my agriculture days, this contagious … [Read more...] about Should Antibiotics Be Allowed in Organic Fruit Production?