[updated 04/2021]Witness the humble American biscuit. It's not very big, it doesn't store well, and it's not particularly attractive. I think it's safe to say that you won't see biscuits at your local Boulangerie any time soon. Biscuits just don't get that kind of respect.Enter Pine State Biscuits, who have come to Portland on a mission. Any discussion of the new … [Read more...] about Review: Pine State Biscuits
Restaurant Reviews for the Portland Metro Area
These are in-depth restaurant reviews for the Portland area which we have written over the years. You'll find every restaurant we have covered in this archive. You'll find them in alphabetical order. As restaurants close, we do our best to keep the list current.
Review: Lucca – Two Views
If there is one thing I have learned since I started this site, it is that there is more than one way of looking at a restaurant experience. Different things are more important to different people. While some put the food before anything else, others may care more about the atmosphere or the prices.Last week I was at Lucca. It occurred to me that depending on your … [Read more...] about Review: Lucca – Two Views
Review: Dove Vivi
latest update, 5.17.I recently had the opportunity to eat at one of the more interesting pizza places in town. Dove Vivi opened last summer close to the corner of NE 28th and Glisan in that odd little mini-mall pocket opposite Plaid Pantry and kitty-corner to Pambiche, the Cuban restaurant. It's a nice addition to the tip of the NE 28th "restaurant row" scene.Eschewing … [Read more...] about Review: Dove Vivi
Review: Miss Delta and the Boiled Chicken Death March
A review of Miss Delta in Portland If you'd like to skip memories of my childhood, just scroll down - the review section is clearly marked.I've written before about the time I spent growing up in Maypearl Texas, but I never mentioned the boiled chicken death march, and my plot to get even.In the '50s, dinner in the South was a family, sit-down supper. Grace was … [Read more...] about Review: Miss Delta and the Boiled Chicken Death March
Review: Broder Scandinavian
Comfort Food for Portland, Scandinavian Style (Minor updates, 4.15)On SE Clinton Street there is a restaurant that translates Scandinavian cuisine perfectly for Pacific NW palates. It emphasizes simple cooking, using fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients. Judging from Broder's increasing popularity, they have nailed it.Broder means brother in Swedish and is a play on … [Read more...] about Review: Broder Scandinavian