I've always liked looking at menus, but it had never occurred to me that there might be collections online. Then I heard about the New York Public Library menu archives on KCRW's Good Food last week. The menu collection originated through the energetic efforts of Miss Frank E. Buttolph (1850-1924), a somewhat mysterious and passionate figure, whose mission in life was to … [Read more...] about Menu Collections Provide Interesting Window to the Past
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.
Kobe Beef? It’s a Scam
Every time I see "Kobe Beef" on a Portland menu, it makes me cringe. It seems to occur more and more often, so I thought I'd throw in my .02.Forbes.com just wrote a long expose of the Kobe beef issue pointing out that you cannot buy Kobe beef in this country. Period. Like Champagne - only the wine from a specific region in France should use that name - real Kobe beef must … [Read more...] about Kobe Beef? It’s a Scam
LA Times Critic Johnathan Gold Attends Marijuana Dinner
Pulitzer winning LA Times restaurant critic Johnathan Gold recently attended a marijuana "herb" dinner at a secret "pop-up" restaurant, and writes about his experience. It is an entertaining read, partly because, if you have met him, you can't picture it being something he'd bother with. From the convoluted application process, to the dinner itself, the story turned out to be … [Read more...] about LA Times Critic Johnathan Gold Attends Marijuana Dinner
Huffington Post Raves About Portland
One of the benefits of the TV show Portlandia, is the added attention it has brought to our city. Today, The Huffington Post highlights "10 Things We Love About Portland Oregon". I don't always pay attention to these sorts of articles but their list points out one thing that many locals aren't aware of - Distillery Row. We all know there's a ton of really good beer around … [Read more...] about Huffington Post Raves About Portland
‘Virgin Boy Eggs’? I’ll Pass
(Reuters) - It's the end of a school day in the eastern Chinese city of Dongyang, and eager parents collect their children after a hectic day of primary school.But that's just the start of busy times for dozens of egg vendors across the city, deep in coastal Zhejiang province, who ready themselves to cook up a unique springtime snack favoured by local residents.Basins … [Read more...] about ‘Virgin Boy Eggs’? I’ll Pass