Chef from NYC's Cherry Point will replace outgoing Lucian Prellwitz. Just last week came the announcement that Bar West is opening in the Wildwood space with chef Lucian Prellwitz, who was chef de cuisine at Beast. Now we know who is taking his place - New Yorker Julian Calcott is the new chef de cuisine. Most … [Read more...] about Julian Calcott taking over kitchen at Beast
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.
Wildwood Space to Become Bar West
The owners of Union/Pine are taking over the Wildwood space. If you've been in Portland for a while, you'll remember Wildwood Restaurant as one of those that drove the local food scene to today's near obsession. Wildwood, originally opened by chef Cory Schreiber, quickly won praise for its innovative take on using … [Read more...] about Wildwood Space to Become Bar West
Ray Restaurant in Portland RIP
Ray Restaurant is Now Closed. In May 2018, Jenn Louis of Ray Restaurant posted a note on Facebook saying the restaurant was for sale, and that she was going to run it until she found a buyer - After twenty-five years in this industry, and nineteen as sole proprietor of my own catering business/restaurants proudly … [Read more...] about Ray Restaurant in Portland RIP
Burgerville Notifies Guests of Data Breach
Restaurant chain has contained the breach and offers information to those potentially impacted This from a Burgerville press release today - PORTLAND, OR (October 3, 2018) - Today, Burgerville announced that the company’s network was impacted by a cybersecurity breach. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) … [Read more...] about Burgerville Notifies Guests of Data Breach
Alma Chocolate Sold to Moonstruck Chocolate
As first reported by Portland Monthly, Sara Hart has sold Alma Chocolate to Moonstruck. According to the magazine, Alma quality isn't what it used to be - Hart stepped away from day-to-day operations and brought on private investors, and Fox left Alma entirely. Visiting earlier this year, we found that Alma’s … [Read more...] about Alma Chocolate Sold to Moonstruck Chocolate
Beaverton Bakery RIP
A note on the Beaverton Bakery Facebook page yesterday has brought moans of disbelief from fans- We are sad to say that after 93 years, the Schubert family has decided to close the Beaverton Bakery. It has been a very difficult decision and the Bakery has loved being a part of this community. This weekend will be … [Read more...] about Beaverton Bakery RIP
News: Pok Pok Wing SW,
Pok Pok Wing to Open in SW Portland Now that Andy Ricker has closed his NYC locations, he’s opening another branch of Pok Pok Wing on SW Barbur Blvd in the old Humdinger Drive-in across from Safeway. The Oregonian broke the news yesterday. View this post on … [Read more...] about News: Pok Pok Wing SW,
Lompoc Tavern Closing
Lompoc Brewing to Close Lompoc Tavern, its Original Pub that Started it All News today that the Old Lompoc Brewing is closing their original tavern. Fifth Quadrant, Oaks Bottom and Sidebar will remain open. Here is the press release - PORTLAND, Ore. –– Marking the end of an era, Lompoc Brewing has announced the … [Read more...] about Lompoc Tavern Closing