This post contains some adult language so steer away if you are sensitive. You will probably get a laugh if you continue.Someone once told me I would be a success, when people started saying things about me behind my back. Keeping that in mind, I always keep an eye on the various food server chat-groups around town. The gossip in general is so vicious and crude, it sounds … [Read more...] about Classic Chatter
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.
Worst Restaurant Service I’ve Ever Had!
Last fall, my friends and I decided to try a restaurant that we haven’t been to in a while. While the place was fairly busy, we were seated immediately:We ordered appetizers: 30 minutes later, they arrived.55 minutes after we finished those, the entrees arrived. About the time the entrees came, the manager dropped by apologizing, saying the chef had "walked out the … [Read more...] about Worst Restaurant Service I’ve Ever Had!
My Week as a Waiter
The NY Times food section has an excellent article today on critic Frank Bruni's experience going from the food critic side to being a server. It is an interesting article, and gives a good perspective on what they have to go through. A highly recommended read. ... I need to redeem myself with the two diners at X-9, who quizzed me about what the restaurant had on tap and … [Read more...] about My Week as a Waiter
Park Kitchen Expands
When the hair salon next door to Park Kitchen went under, I was sure they were going to take it over. It seemed so logical, even my dog gave it is own special seal of approval. Months have gone by, and as the park blocks are on our nightly walks, we’ve kept our eye on the building. Now the news is here. They have signed the lease on the old hair salon next door to the … [Read more...] about Park Kitchen Expands
New Pastry Chef at Wildwood
Word has reached me that Gretchen Glatte is out at Wildwood, replaced by Michelle Vernier, from Blu Restaurant in Boston. Her bio: “Pastry Chef Michelle Vernier creates desserts for blu’s dining room as well as breads and pastries for the casual café.Michelle first experimented with cooking at a young age – once setting her parent’s cabinetry on fire during a botched … [Read more...] about New Pastry Chef at Wildwood