Smith Teamaker opens Seoul Korea CafeSmith Teamaker has opened a location in Seoul. Here is the press release - For the last 4 years, we have partnered with Orefarm in Seoul. Under the leadership of Orefarm’s Hosik Chang, the Smith Teamaker brand has flourished in Korea. We are so pleased to announce the opening of the new Smith Teamaker Café – Beat360. With a … [Read more...] about Seoul, Korea now has a Smith Teamaker Café
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.
Notable Closures: Chesa and Pono Farm
Chesa will close July 1st, Pono Farm Soul Kitchen July 8thSurprising Portland restaurant closures to cover. Jose Chesa's Spanish restaurant Chesa will close July 1st. After critic raves over his Spanish and Catalan restaurant Ataula in NW Portland, Jose expanded to Chesa at 2218 NE Broadway. From our best of Portland list, Michael Zusman said, "at Chesa, the focus is on … [Read more...] about Notable Closures: Chesa and Pono Farm
Bunk Sandwiches, Pizza Jerk and Mi Mero Mole Coming to Happy Valley
Coming in 2018: Happy Valley Public House From the press release - This 22,000 square foot building will boast local, family-friendly favorites BUNK Sandwiches, Pizza Jerk, and Mi Mero Mole; a coffee shop serving locally roasted beans and pastries from Lauretta Jean’s; and The Whiskey Kitchen, a whiskey bar and restaurant. Also included will be a rentable private dining space … [Read more...] about Bunk Sandwiches, Pizza Jerk and Mi Mero Mole Coming to Happy Valley
Jossy Farms Peaches Coming to an End
For more than ten years, I have taken a road trip out to Jossy Farms in West Hillsboro every summer to pick what I considered the best peaches in the area. It was one of those things my friends and I look forward to every year, and led to a long afternoon of blanching, peeling and processing fifty pounds or more of peaches for use throughout the year. My house would smell like … [Read more...] about Jossy Farms Peaches Coming to an End
Taylor Railworks to Close
Restaurant will remain open for the time being. Taylor Railworks is planning on selling. According to a press release, the restaurant will remain open while it searches for a buyer. With nearly 50 years worth of professional experience working in restaurants between us, Erik and I realized that we're ready to see a little more of the outside world and maybe even dine in … [Read more...] about Taylor Railworks to Close