This business is now closedAs I took my first sip of 1834 Madeira I was sent tumbling head over heels back to the time of Andrew JacksonThe Indian Removal Act looming clear James Degas peeked from the womb. The Civil war not yet on the horizon, the Brooklyn Bridge exploding on the sceneI thought to myself What would this maker think To know my life … [Read more...] about Vigne Wine Bar
Portland Metro Restaurants That are Now Closed
It's always sad to see a restaurant close. As places we have reviewed go out of business, they end up in this category
Review: Olea in the Pearl
Note. This restaurant closed in 2009There has been a lot of buzz around town about Olea, which opened last June in the old Bima space in the Pearl District. The space: think Bima gone blond - bright walls, bright lights, huge bar area up front. Very open/airy, a welcoming space. Nice glass-enclosed room in the back that you can reserve for special events. Crisp white linen … [Read more...] about Review: Olea in the Pearl
Review: Vindalho Indian Restaurant
Note: 4/06. This review is out of date, and was replaced. However, the restaurant has now closed.Vindalho- vin-dah-loo’ - Indian (from Portuguese vinha d’alhos): fish, vegetables, or meat (most commonly chicken or lamb) prepared with vinegar, garlic, sometimes potatoes, and tomatoes in an intensely hot spicy curry.This is another of my first impressions of a new … [Read more...] about Review: Vindalho Indian Restaurant
Review: The Gilt Club
Note that Gilt Club changed chef and menu in June 2006. New review will be posted this summerI face a bit of a quandary when a new restaurant comes to town. How long do I wait to make a review? On one hand, readers really want to know what the new places are like before they spend their hard-earned money. Since everything is new, they want to see what the menu looks like. … [Read more...] about Review: The Gilt Club
Review: Pour Winebar
Note: Pour Wine Bar has now closed. For the second time, I grabbed a friend and headed out to Pour on NE Broadway near Fred Meyer last night. The owners have taken a small space and made it warm and inviting with a modern touch. They have obviously spent a lot of time thinking about the interior, and for the most part, it succeeds. A portico with a curve has been … [Read more...] about Review: Pour Winebar