The endless question: What are the best Portland restaurants? I frequently get letters from tourists asking, "What are the Best Portland Restaurants?" Lists of such are a dime a dozen, so instead, we decided to do something different - the restaurants that we are frequenting. Some are new, some old favorites, but if … [Read more...] about Portland Restaurants – Where We are Eating Summer 2018
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.
RingSide Fish House Closing Aug. 12
Owners to Focus on RingSide Steakhouse I'm a bit surprised by this news, especially happening during the height of tourist season. Here's the press release: Fish House’s Annual Oyster Shuck-Off Event on August 1st to Serve as Celebratory Send-Off Party in Advance of Final Day of Service August 12th PORTLAND, … [Read more...] about RingSide Fish House Closing Aug. 12
Pulitzer Prize winning Restaurant Critic Jonathan Gold dies
Jonathan Gold, long-time Los Angeles food critic has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 57. In 2006, writer Nancy Rommelmann introduced me to Jonathan Gold at a Portland conference. I had no idea who he was, but was impressed by two things; that Nancy seemed happy to see him, and he was the opposite of … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Prize winning Restaurant Critic Jonathan Gold dies
A Look at the New SuperDeluxe in Portland
SuperDeluxe by Micah Camden opens in SE Portland SuperDeluxe, the latest venture by Little Big Burger founders Micah Camden and Matt Lynch has opened to long lines and enthusiastic crowds. The menu is simple and focused. Breakfast is available from 6 am - 11 am - egg and cheese sandwiches, with the option to … [Read more...] about A Look at the New SuperDeluxe in Portland
John Gorham – Walk with Me to Fight Cancer
I wanted to put up this request from John Gorham over Toro Bravo, Tasty n Alder/Sons, MEC, Shalom Y'all. etc. From what I've been told, it sounds like John is doing great in his recovery from a brain tumor. I'm having some MS issue right now, but hopefully, I'll be more active after this next heat wave. Hi, this … [Read more...] about John Gorham – Walk with Me to Fight Cancer
Kachinka Opens Next Week in Kachka’s Original Location
Confused yet? Kachinka, the sister restaurant to the highly vaunted Kachka, is opening on Friday, July 6th in the space being vacated when the original restaurant closes on the 3rd to move to a larger location. The new Kachka will open sometime in July at 960 SE 11th Ave in Portland. Kachinka is a more casual … [Read more...] about Kachinka Opens Next Week in Kachka’s Original Location
Alto Bajo Retools, With New Chef and Menus
News from Alto Bajo restaurant off of Southwest Stark Street Alto Bajo, the "Mexican-inspired" restaurant has replaced executive chef Chip Barnes who has moved back to Chicago with newly promoted opening sous chef Bryant Kryck. The much-anticipated restaurant which opened about this time in 2017 will still serve … [Read more...] about Alto Bajo Retools, With New Chef and Menus
SouthFork Rebrands to Perlot, Olympia Provisions New Costal Menu
A couple of notable press releases out today - Olympia Provisions NW rolls out a new coastal menu, updates aesthetic After 7 years, Olympia Provisions NW (OPNW) is growing into herself in Slabtown. Like a teenager, she’s changed her clothes, dyed her hair, and now has her own style. Dining at any Olympia … [Read more...] about SouthFork Rebrands to Perlot, Olympia Provisions New Costal Menu