Restaurant chain has contained the breach and offers information to those potentially impacted This from a Burgerville press release today - PORTLAND, OR (October 3, 2018) - Today, Burgerville announced that the company’s network was impacted by a cybersecurity breach. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) … [Read more...] about Burgerville Notifies Guests of Data Breach
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.
Alma Chocolate Sold to Moonstruck Chocolate
As first reported by Portland Monthly, Sara Hart has sold Alma Chocolate to Moonstruck. According to the magazine, Alma quality isn't what it used to be - Hart stepped away from day-to-day operations and brought on private investors, and Fox left Alma entirely. Visiting earlier this year, we found that Alma’s … [Read more...] about Alma Chocolate Sold to Moonstruck Chocolate
Beaverton Bakery RIP
A note on the Beaverton Bakery Facebook page yesterday has brought moans of disbelief from fans- We are sad to say that after 93 years, the Schubert family has decided to close the Beaverton Bakery. It has been a very difficult decision and the Bakery has loved being a part of this community. This weekend will be … [Read more...] about Beaverton Bakery RIP
News: Pok Pok Wing SW,
Pok Pok Wing to Open in SW Portland Now that Andy Ricker has closed his NYC locations, he’s opening another branch of Pok Pok Wing on SW Barbur Blvd in the old Humdinger Drive-in across from Safeway. The Oregonian broke the news yesterday. View this post on … [Read more...] about News: Pok Pok Wing SW,
Lompoc Tavern Closing
Lompoc Brewing to Close Lompoc Tavern, its Original Pub that Started it All News today that the Old Lompoc Brewing is closing their original tavern. Fifth Quadrant, Oaks Bottom and Sidebar will remain open. Here is the press release - PORTLAND, Ore. –– Marking the end of an era, Lompoc Brewing has announced the … [Read more...] about Lompoc Tavern Closing
Bernie’s Southern Bistro Closing October 7th
Portland Institution, Bernie's Southern Bistro is closing Per the Portland Mercury, Bernie's Southern Bistro closes on October 7th. From Bernie's Facebook page, Dear Bernie's friends/community/framily/fans... today I must deliver some very sad news. Bernie's will be closing. The last day of business will be … [Read more...] about Bernie’s Southern Bistro Closing October 7th
Wife Arrested in OCI Instructor Killing
Portland Police have announced an arrest in the murder of OCI instructor Daniel Brophy. As reported by Koin News, Daniel Brophy was found dead at the Oregon Culinary Institute in SW Portland on June 2nd, 2018. At the time the police had no suspects, but today his wife, 68-year-old Nancy Crampton-Brophy was arrested in … [Read more...] about Wife Arrested in OCI Instructor Killing
Burger Robots Outperform Humans
I like tech stuff, but I worry about the day when our robot overlords deny us our daily ration. Not a big deal yet, but when the coffee making robots come, hundreds of baristas will be marching in the streets. But for now, who cares?! At this San Francisco restaurant, the food is entirely made by robots. If you like … [Read more...] about Burger Robots Outperform Humans