Review: Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman I spent a good part of my weekend binge-watching a new Netflix-produced show called Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman. Was it worth my time? Oh hell yes.I've struggled to come up with a description. IMDB describes it thusly, "A stoic book salesman leads a double life as he plays hooky from work to write his sweets blog. In … [Read more...] about Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman
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.
This Whole UK Restaurant is Fake – and People Love It
I've long suspected that some people will like a bad restaurant just because it has a lot of hype. Such is the case for The Shed at Dulwich. From NPR's The Salt, The Shed at Dulwich was one of the most exclusive eateries in south London for about six months — available only by reservation, the "appointment-only restaurant" could be booked for weeks in advance.With a menu … [Read more...] about This Whole UK Restaurant is Fake – and People Love It
Hamlet Restaurant Closes
Hamlet in Portland has served their last meal From Facebook, "It's true. Hamlet will be closing its doors after last call on Saturday, but we hope to see you one last time for a drink and a slice of our best!Thanks to everyone who's ever come through, cozied up to our bar, sipped our cocktails, and shared in our love of great food and spirits from around the world. It has … [Read more...] about Hamlet Restaurant Closes
Bellino Trattoria Closes, to Become Nicoletta’s & Beppe’s
Bellino Trattoria, the Sicilian Restaurant in the Pearl District Closes First there was Fratelli, which lasted over 15 years, then Bellino Trattoria Siciliana which lasted just over two years. Now the owners of Nicoletta's Table and Marketplace, a Lake Oswego Italian restaurant/store will be opening in the space at 1230 NW Hoyt street. No word yet as to their plans.From … [Read more...] about Bellino Trattoria Closes, to Become Nicoletta’s & Beppe’s
LA Ruta Gastronomic Festival July 13 – 16
Spanish food and cultural festival brings Portland four days of dinners, tastings, trade shows, wine seminars, demos, music, film, art, and FlamencoI was at Toro Bravo this week, and the staff were bubbling over about the first annual La Ruta PDX. On the way home, I happened to turn on the latest Right at the Fork Podcast, where they interviewed founder John Gorham about … [Read more...] about LA Ruta Gastronomic Festival July 13 – 16