Salt & Straw gives away about half of profits on their campaigns to charityIn an interview on the Right at the Fork podcast, owner Kim Malek casually mentioned that those little signs in the stores saying they give a percentage of profits to charity really do mean something. While many companies have programs like this, most donate a small amount like 2%. Salt & … [Read more...] about Salt & Straw Walks the Talk
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.
Oregon Deli Closing
Dear Friends,After 2.5 years & 50,000 sandwiches, Oregon Deli will be closing on Saturday July 22nd.We would like to thank all of those amazing people whom have helped us along the way. Including but not limited to: Our great team of staff, the businesses on Historic Mississippi Ave, our daily regulars & corporate clients.The hard part is to let go when we … [Read more...] about Oregon Deli Closing
Oregon Fruit to Launch Second Feast Donation Match Campaign in July
Oregon Fruit Products Partners with Feast Portland for Second Annual Donation Match Campaign Benefiting Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon #MatchWithFeast Challenge Raises Funds for School Breakfasts and Summer Meals June 19, 2017 – SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Fruit Products, in its sponsorship with Bon Appétit Presents Feast Portland, will kick off its second annual donation … [Read more...] about Oregon Fruit to Launch Second Feast Donation Match Campaign in July
H Mart Coming to SE Portland – Confirmed
H Mart Asian Market is opening in SE Portland[This story has been confirmed ]Ever since Zupans Market closed their store on SE Belmont in Portland, there has been a lot of rumors floating around about what will replace it. One seems to be gaining some traction - H Mart.H Mart is a huge Asian/Korean grocery store; think Uwajimaya on steroids, though the Belmont … [Read more...] about H Mart Coming to SE Portland – Confirmed
Thirsty Lion adds Minimum Wage Surcharge to Tabs
Is a surcharge for the new minimum wage going too far? In response to the recent raise in minimum wage, at least one restaurant in Portland has added a surcharge to restaurant tabs. This from the downtown Thirsty Lion menu - In an effort to offset the rising minimum wage in Oregon, we have opted to add a small service fee, 2 % of the total, to every check. This service fee … [Read more...] about Thirsty Lion adds Minimum Wage Surcharge to Tabs