I know... I am way behind on news. Where have I been? Working on a couple of big projects, and eating - getting caught up on the newer restaurants that I hadn't made it to yet and returning to old favorites.Here is some news scraped from the endless stream of press releases over the past month. Have you heard about Willow? The restaurant at 2005 SE 11th avenue … [Read more...] about News: Willow Opens, 180 Guest Chefs, New Restaurants
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.
Just in Time – The Outdoor Dining Pages are Ready to Go
I can always tell when the weather is getting warm, because the page that lists places to eat outdoors suddenly gets more traffic. As I do every year, the entire list has been gone through. Links have been checked, departed restaurants removed, and more information and restaurants have been added.You can see the outdoor dining list here.If your favorite place isn't … [Read more...] about Just in Time – The Outdoor Dining Pages are Ready to Go
Electronic Fork Replaces Need for Salt
This is going to sound like an early April Fool's joke, but I promise, it's not. Researchers at Tokyo University have developed an "Electro Fork", which creates salted flavors into unsalted foods, by using electricity as a seasoning. I kid you not. The device works by stimulating the tongue to taste salt, however it can be modified to make foods taste more sour, and to simulate … [Read more...] about Electronic Fork Replaces Need for Salt
Latest Turn Right at the Fork Makes a Point
When I was listening to the latest episode of the popular podcast, Right at the Fork, I was struck by a similarity between some of the most successful restaurateurs in Portland - John Gorham of Tasty n Sons/Alder, Toro Bravo, MEC and Greg Denton of OX and the upcoming Kask and Superbite. They both place a huge focus on customer service. This is not to say other restaurants are … [Read more...] about Latest Turn Right at the Fork Makes a Point
New Restaurant “Slate” to Take Over Equinox Space
A press release today details the future of the Equinox restaurant space, which closed on March 27th. Slate, a new restaurant will have a soft opening on April 1st April 2nd. From the description, it is difficult to see what has changed other than the staff. Owners Tara George and Michele Stultz also owned Equinox, and Belly Timber, both now closed. Slate’s front entry leads … [Read more...] about New Restaurant “Slate” to Take Over Equinox Space