Oregon is shut out of the 2016 James Beard Awards Is the bloom off the rose? Perhaps Portland is experiencing some backlash after years of good press. Here are the final results out of the 20 original 2016 James Beard Awards nominations that we started with:Justin Woodward of Castagna restaurant, and Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton of OX restaurant, were … [Read more...] about Oregon Loses 2016 James Beard Awards
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.
Micah Camden Opens Up
Chris Angelus of Portland Food Adventures has been pulling in more big name guests for his Right at the Fork podcast. Micah Camden of Little Big Burger fame and Blue Star Donuts, was pretty interesting, living up to all the rumors I've heard about him over the years.While I wanted to hear Micah talk about the $14 million dollar lawsuit from former employees of Little Big … [Read more...] about Micah Camden Opens Up
Andy Ricker’s Sen Yai Closing to Make Way for Tacos
Andy Ricker is closing Sen Yai, the noodle house at 3384 SE Division St. According to Portland Monthly, Ricker says that Sen Yai has never made money, and thought it would only get worse because of Portland's high rents, increasing minimum wage, new sick leave laws and "stereotypical ideas about 'ethnic food' as 'cheap food". Nate Tilden of Clyde Common, Bar Casa … [Read more...] about Andy Ricker’s Sen Yai Closing to Make Way for Tacos
Beast Hosting $150 Dessert Dinner
You read that right. Beast Restaurant is hosting an all dessert dinner for $150 per person. For that price you get the "Spring Fling", with six desserts by Beast's pastry chef Lauren Breneman, and Kir Jensen, formerly of the Sugar Cube, and now Milk Glass Market.It should be noted that for the price, this panoply includes wine. It also should be noted that the first course … [Read more...] about Beast Hosting $150 Dessert Dinner
SW Portland: Casa Vaca Opening, Resplendent Table Isn’t, Yoga and Pie
News from Southwest Portland Acapulco's Southwest Gold in Multnomah Village has closed. Regrettable food, regrettable name. The space is being remodeled and will reopen as Casa Vaca, a "modern Mexican taqueria. Says the new owners, "Keeping the Mexican tradition alive in the village with our own fresh twist. Long time restauranteurs who grew up in SW Portland return to the … [Read more...] about SW Portland: Casa Vaca Opening, Resplendent Table Isn’t, Yoga and Pie