Oba Restaurant Has Closed Two notes tonight from readers saying Oba Restaurant at 555 NW 12th Avenue in the Pearl District has abruptly closed after over 19 years of business. Though nothing has been said on their Facebook page, their website and Open Table reservations are offline.Oba was known for Nuevo Latino cuisine. In its early days, the restaurant was one of the … [Read more...] about Oba Restaurante Closes for Good
Portland Food and Restaurant News and Discussion
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Feast 2017 Quick Hits – Day 2
[Note from FD. Michael seems to be in a pithy mood this week. These opinions are his and do not necessarily reflect those of PFD]Friday was a work day for me. I was feeling the effects of not enough sleep all week, but still managed to get my Feast on over the lunch hour and after work. Some further observations:The Grand Tasting at Pioneer Square is a fixture and … [Read more...] about Feast 2017 Quick Hits – Day 2
Feast 2017 Quick Hits – Day 1
Another year of Feasting underway. The founders were gracious (foolish?) enough to let me retain my media credentials for the whatevereth consecutive year, despite my best efforts at subversion. So, kisses to Carrie and Mike. Naturally, not all the highlights make the usual suspects’ fawning social media accounts. Here are a few of mine… Thinking the Sandwich … [Read more...] about Feast 2017 Quick Hits – Day 1
Amidst a Tragedy, Hope
I don't normally post news items that aren't related to food, but this piece by Paul Gerald made me break that rule. If you've never read it, his blog is a great read.So here is what I was going to write in the September Breakfast Bulletin.I was going to tell you about some great hikes I've been doing up on Mount Hood, let you know about an upcoming soccer trip, maybe … [Read more...] about Amidst a Tragedy, Hope
City Rotisserie to Open in Portland’s South Waterfront
News that City Rotisserie will be opening in the old Muselet space in the South Waterfront. Here's the press release - Scheduled to open early November in Portland’s booming South Waterfront, City Rotisserie will be a casual, full-service, neighborhood restaurant and bar offering savory roasted meats, flavorful side dishes, classic cocktails, beer and wine. City Rotisserie … [Read more...] about City Rotisserie to Open in Portland’s South Waterfront