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: Grüner
Note: Restaurant closed in 2016.this review was extensively updated 10/2012.Grüner isn’t a "German" restaurant, nor does it bill itself as such; rather it is Alpine. This is a vast region that includes pieces of France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Hungary, and even a bit of Balkan and Mediterranean influences. All of this is alongside the distinct regional … [Read more...] about Review: Grüner
Review: Little Bird Bistro
Little Bird - is the child restaurant to Le Pigeon, one of the most highly regarded restaurants in Portland. In 2011, Owner Gabriel Rucker won the "James Beard Rising Star Chef Award - Age 30 or Younger" and in 2013 he won the "James Beard Award Best Chef Northwest".Justifiably, the restaurant has a large, passionate following. The cuisine has been called French fusion and … [Read more...] about Review: Little Bird Bistro
Review: Ringside Fish House
In 2011, the Ringside Fish House opened downtown, on the second floor of the Fox Tower. The space had previously housed Ringside Steakhouse during their extensive remodel. It overlooks Director’s Park, and in the evening when the shades go up, it’s fun to watch the lights dance through the glass canopy, occasionally with startling effect, such as clouds drifting by, or trees … [Read more...] about Review: Ringside Fish House