After 13 years of business, Equinox Restaurant and Bar will close on March 27th.Dear loyal patrons,Equinox Restaurant and Bar will be closing its doors on Sunday, March 27th, 2016. Inside of nearly 13 years, and having been one of the first full service restaurants in the North Mississippi Historic District, we have been very fortunate to have made so many great … [Read more...] about Equinox Restaurant Closing March 27th
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.
Why are Restaurant Websites so Bad?
In November and December 2016, I visited many restaurant websites while looking for holiday information. As in previous years, I muttered and complained my way through the process. Why are restaurant websites so bad, and what can be done to fix them?To be sure, some things have improved since 2010 when I wrote my first version of this list, and in 2013 when I brought up the … [Read more...] about Why are Restaurant Websites so Bad?
Heathman Restaurant Closing, to Open as New Paley’s Venture
The Heathman Restaurant closing at the end of March. Though the restaurant was once home base to accomplished chefs Greg Higgins and Philippe Boulot, and was on many "must visit" lists in the 80's, this is not what I'd call a big loss to the community. The restaurant has been on a downward slope since the early 2000's, and the purchase of McCormick & Schmick's in 2012 … [Read more...] about Heathman Restaurant Closing, to Open as New Paley’s Venture
Two Tarts Call it Quits, Palace Cakes Sold
I heard rumors of this yesterday and was really surprised. Two Tarts Bakery bakery is calling it quits, and Palace Cakes has been sold. It will now be called Little Red's Bakeshop.In a 2008 review of Two Tarts I wrote, "I don't want to love you, you wicked temptress! You are my Delilah, weakening me with your gooey chocolate chip cookies sprinkled with sea salt; cookies … [Read more...] about Two Tarts Call it Quits, Palace Cakes Sold
2016 James Beard Foundation Semifinalists Announced
The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2016 restaurant and chef award semifinalists. As usual, a bunch of Portland places made the list. Of course there will only be a few winners by the time this shakes out, but what the heck, I'll list them all, bolding the Oregon nominations.For those of you who only care about the local stuff, here are the nominees:Best new … [Read more...] about 2016 James Beard Foundation Semifinalists Announced