Many of you have probably heard of Kenny (Ken's Place) and Zuke (ExtraMSG.com). Now they are finally going a bit more upscale and opening a full time restaurant on the same block as The ACE Hotel at Stark and 10th, called Kenny & Zuke's. It is on the same block where Nate Tilden from Castagna is opening the gastropub, Clyde Common, and Stumptown is opening a new … [Read more...] about Kenny & Zukes to Open, Clyde Common, Nostrana News
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.
Podnah’s Pit to Open, Willamette Week Wants Free Writers
Podnah's, Rodney Muirhead's barbecue at 14th and Prescot is finally going to open November 10th. Rodney is an expat of the original, much loved LOW BBQ, which was sold months ago. I've gotten lots of emails asking when the new joint was going to open. I'm glad he's finally made it. One question looms large: will he be able to live up to the LOW reputation? time will tell. He'll … [Read more...] about Podnah’s Pit to Open, Willamette Week Wants Free Writers
Troy MacLarty to Lovely Hula Hands, Morgan Brownlow Leaving clarklewis
When I first saw the ad on Craigslist, the only restaurant I could think of was Lovely Hula Hands. Turns out I was right. This arrived today: "CHANGES AT LOVELY HULA HANDSSaturday October 28th will be our last night in our little pink house. We will also be celebrating our third anniversary this weekend with cupcakes from St Cupcake for all. We obviously have a bittersweet … [Read more...] about Troy MacLarty to Lovely Hula Hands, Morgan Brownlow Leaving clarklewis
Regional Barista Competition Awards 2006
The Specialty Coffee Association of America presented the 2006 Northwest Regional Barista Competition over the last three days at Wonder Ballroom in Portland. Incredibly well attended, at many times it was standing room only. The crowd was a who's who of notable coffee geeks, with attendees from all over the world. Great coffee was provided for all those attending, as well as … [Read more...] about Regional Barista Competition Awards 2006
Molecular Gastronomy Meets Coffee… with Billy Wilson
This weekend is the Northwest Regional Barista Competition at Wonder Ballroom. Coffee Geeks from all over the Northwest will be there competing for the overall championship. As part of the competition, each barista has to come up with a signature coffee drink. Billy Wilson of Albina Press is taking the signature drink to new heights with the use of molecular gastronomy, which … [Read more...] about Molecular Gastronomy Meets Coffee… with Billy Wilson