Portland Food and Restaurant News and Discussion

Received this from the folks at Zagat:This year’s Portland and Seattle Restaurants survey is now underway. We’d like to include your readers among the knowledgeable reviewers whose witty, descriptive comments make Zagat Survey guides an indispensable resource for consumers.Complete our online survey by the June 18, 2006 deadline and we’ll mail you a FREE copy of the … [Read more...] about Vote on the Portland Zagat Survey

Updated: 1:18pmGotham Building Tavern has closed. As in, no longer doing business. I’m still trying to confirm details, but have been told by two sources that Friday was the last night. More to come.It seemed like a nice day for some exercise, so I took a bike ride across the bridge and somehow ended up in front of GBT. Doors are open but all the tables and chairs are … [Read more...] about Gotham Tavern Closed

I received this statement a few minutes ago from Naomi of Ripe/Gotham/clarklewis fame. I think it is a terrific letter that answers as many of the questions as she can, and puts some rumors to rest. Thank you Naomi. Just wanting to make a brief statement- for the purposes of some clarification. Of course there are rumors flying – But straight from the source seems like it … [Read more...] about Naomi Speaks Regarding Closure of Gotham/Ripe

From Willamette Week today comes validation of the gossip most of us have been hearing for months.“The rumors are true: Michael Hebberoy has left ripe, the indie Portland restaurant empire he created with his wife, Naomi, that includes the nationally acclaimed Family Supper as well as the restaurants clarklewis and the Gotham Bldg. Tavern. Early Thursday afternoon, Naomi … [Read more...] about Michael and Naomi: No More