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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.

Is the Entrée Dead?

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This story from Esquire caught my eye, The Death of the Entrée. Perhaps I should mention this is a story I bookmarked in October of 2011. Maybe it's because I haven't had anything to drink tonight, but I thought the story would be worth some conversation. Anyway, the premise is that the entrée is cliché, that no one really cares anymore, and that what we'd rather have is lots … [Read more...] about Is the Entrée Dead?

Mallory Motor Hotel Menu – 1965

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This might get a smile out of you. It is a very worn copy of the Mallory Hotel menu from 1965. Tastes were different back then, as where the prices, of course. T-Bone steak (3/4 pound) with baked potato with sour cream and chives and tossed green salad set you back a grand $2.75. Other specials include Fried Genuine Calf's Liver, Rasher of Bacon or sautéed Onions with creamy … [Read more...] about Mallory Motor Hotel Menu – 1965

The Story of Sushi

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Not much to say here, the film pretty much speaks for itself. When I saw it on Boing Boing last week, I didn't realize it had been developed by our own Bamboo Sushi, our winner of the 2011 "Best Sushi" category.The clip was made over seven months, using hand-crafted miniatures. You can't argue a restaurant's passion when they spend so much time and money in an attempt to … [Read more...] about The Story of Sushi