Bruce Carey of 23Hoyt, Bluehour, Saucebox and clarklewis has taken over the former Rudy's restaurant at the Salem Golf Club, renaming it FairWay.The soft opening took place in late July, giving Chef Zack Capoccia a chance to get the restaurant in order. Zack started his career at Krue Restaurant in Sacramento, where he worked his way to sous chef. Eventually, he ended up at … [Read more...] about Bruce Carey Opens FairWay Restaurant in Salem
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.
Overflowing with Apples? Recycle Them for Charity
PDX Apple Recycling runs August through October to benefit Oregon Wild Judging for the apples rolling down the gutters, we have a good crop this year. Have more than you need? Recycle your apples with Portland Cider Company. CLACKAMAS, Ore. – August 11, 2017 – Portland Cider Company has announced details for its second annual PDX Apple Recycling, a program that collects … [Read more...] about Overflowing with Apples? Recycle Them for Charity
Mint / 820 Lounge Closes for Good
Mint/820 Restaurant, one of the foundations of the modern Portland cocktail scene has closed. As reported by Eater, the bar/restaurant ended its run this week.Founder Lucy Brennan who started out at Saucebox in 1995, opened Mint in 2001 followed by 820 Lounge next door in 2003. Her influence lighted a fire under the Portland cocktail revolution from what was then an iffy … [Read more...] about Mint / 820 Lounge Closes for Good
The Feisty Lamb RIP
The Feisty Lamb restaurant at 2174 W Burnside has closed. Opened in summer 2015 by Top Chef contestant Micah Edelstein, the restaurant never seemed to be able to make it with Portland diners. I went twice, and service was so slow I decided not to go back. Apparently, I wasn't the only one. Portland Monthly pilloried the restaurant, and The Portland Mercury reviewer was so … [Read more...] about The Feisty Lamb RIP
“Third n Tasty” to Open in McMinnville
Following on the successes of "Tasty n Sons" and "Tasty n Alder", "Third n Tasty" to open.The press release tells the story -Third “Tasty” restaurant will serve brunch and dinner in Downtown McMinnville McMinnville, Ore. (July 24, 2017)--The Toro Bravo Inc Restaurant Management & Design Group presents a new restaurant from chef and restaurateur John Gorham … [Read more...] about “Third n Tasty” to Open in McMinnville