Trader Vic’s Portland Closed Permanently Following Fire Damage Following lots of rumors over the last few days, it has been announced that Trader Vic's tiki bar in the Pearl District is no longer. PORTLAND, Ore. — J. Clayton Hering, the owner of Trader Vic’s, announced today that the Polynesian restaurant and tiki bar in The Pearl has closed. The announcement comes following … [Read more...] about Trader Vic’s Portland R.I.P.
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.
Marukin Portland Opening Delayed
The Marukin Portland SE Ankeny location has been pushed back to April 1st Marukin's Portland location on SE Ankeny next to Nong's Khao Man Gai, has been gearing up for their grand opening with daily lunch service for the past two weeks. However, they announced today that the projected March 18th grand opening date has actually been pushed back until April 1st, "as the Marukin … [Read more...] about Marukin Portland Opening Delayed
Le Pigeon to Eliminate Tipping
The owners of Portland's Le Pigeon announced today that they will eliminate tipping This follows close on the heels of the changes in tipping at Park Kitchen and Bent Brick that were announced last month. In the Le Pigeon model, tipping will be eliminated and replaced by an increase in prices. Because diners won't be able to give feedback through their tips, Pigeon will be … [Read more...] about Le Pigeon to Eliminate Tipping
The Hairy Lobster Opens on Jamison Square
The Hairy Lobster has opened in the old Fenouil/Jamison building on the Jamison square, complete with a website without an address on the home page. Must be under the reservations tab... no, that doesn't do anything. It's hidden under "Contact": 900 NW 11th Avenue in Portland 97209. Following the inscrutable website theme, appetizers are listed under "Water". It's not clever, … [Read more...] about The Hairy Lobster Opens on Jamison Square
Portland Falls Short on 2016 James Beard Nominations
The James Beard Foundation is once again stretching their yearly awards program to get as much publicity as possible. A press release this week lists the 2016 finalists. Only three Portland authors/chefs/restaurants have been retained from the original list of 18 local semi-finalists. The winners will be announced on May 2nd.American Cooking Book AwardJackie and Adam … [Read more...] about Portland Falls Short on 2016 James Beard Nominations