THIS RESTAURANT HAS CLOSED Ken’s is one of those places you can drive by many times without noticing. I still might not have seen it if I hadn’t had trouble parking for Castagna and walked past one day. The restaurant reminds me of a diner. Three booths are scattered around the outside walls, a community table that seats ten runs down the middle, there are a few scattered … [Read more...] about Review: Ken’s Place
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: Echo Restaurant
This review has been replaced by a newer one. You will find it here.At one time, Echo was one of those restaurants I really liked. An 1890's building that once housed a brothel was completely renovated. Large windows spill light into the room from Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. There is a nice bar area where you can sit, if there is a wait for a table. The owner, Tim … [Read more...] about Review: Echo Restaurant
Review: Madena of the Pearl
Now closedYou know when you are near Madena because the air becomes redolent with spices. Unfortunately, the promise in the air doesn't always reflect in the food that comes to your table.Portland has several good Lebanese restaurants, but now Madena brings this cuisine to the Pearl District. How does this Pearl location compare?Located in the Gregory Building, it … [Read more...] about Review: Madena of the Pearl
Review: Café Castagna
I have traveled far from my roots, but have never forgotten the lessons I learned about what makes a good burger back when I was a child. For the past few years, I’ve been searching for a one that could take me back to those days. I’ve tried countless: Higgins, Stanich’s, Skyline, Helvetia, Carafe, Bluehour, Wildwood, Ringside and even Giant Drive-in, but none brought back the … [Read more...] about Review: Café Castagna
Clarklewis – 4.2.05
Note: This is one of the very earliest reviews. The style and content has changed quite a bit since then, but the basic review still stands. I will revisit clarklewis in early 2006 and completely re-write this review at that time.I went to Clarklewis (aka ‘Dark Lewis’) tonight with a few friends. The previous times I have been there the restaurant had just opened. Those … [Read more...] about Clarklewis – 4.2.05