Bar Lolo, the "Barcelona-style tapas bar" on 2940 NE Alberta Street, has closed. May 16, 2014After nearly three years, we unfortunately will be closing. Our last day of business will be Saturday May 17th. We would like to thank all of our regular customers for their support.We are currently developing plans to sell some of our … [Read more...] about Alberta’s Bar Lolo R.I.P.
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: American Local
As the Pythons used to say, “…and now for something completely different.”There is traditional American cuisine – featuring the usual roll call of comfort food classics – and Modern American, blending hyperlocal and global ingredients with whiz-bang tricks from the 21st century world of food science and technology. The American Local has a foot in both camps—christening … [Read more...] about Review: American Local
Review: DOC
Note: DOC closed in 2020.DOC restaurant always seems to fly under the radar, but they produce good food in a unique environment. Walk through the kitchen to enter the dining room, and once you sit down, most of the 20 or so chairs have a great view of the chef in action. Resist the urge to stir a pot, and join the rest of the party. There is a convivial atmosphere that … [Read more...] about Review: DOC
Coffee Guide: Case Study Coffee Roasters
A review of Case Study Coffee Roasters. Originally started as an espresso catering company in 2005, Case Study Coffee Roasters opened its outer NE Sandy café in 2010. What sets Case Study apart from countless other neighborhood cafés in Portland? We think it’s a passion and a concerted effort to do things better. With a focus on small batch-roasted coffee, house-made syrups, … [Read more...] about Coffee Guide: Case Study Coffee Roasters
Review: Tasty n Sons (Tasty n Daughters)
Updated - Tasty n Sons has now closed.Updated 10/17 - Tasty & Sons is a new concept by John Gorham of Toro Bravo, branching out from Spanish food. This cuisine is more "Americana", but there are lots of interesting foreign dishes as well, so be adventurous and explore the menu.One thing to keep in mind: the food is generally served "family-style". Most of it is … [Read more...] about Review: Tasty n Sons (Tasty n Daughters)