I have a friend who visits every few years, and her first question is always, "What are the Best New Restaurants in Portland?" Since I didn't do a survey in 2014, this list goes back to late 2013. Looking over this list, I think everyone one of them is an option for a good meal. Will the top choices be successful? Sometimes folks in the hardcore food community go for the new … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best New Restaurants in Portland
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Portland Dining Month 2015 – Where I’m Going
Unless you are living under a rock, you have probably heard that the ever popular Portland Dining Month has returned. For all of March, you can visit participating restaurants and receive a three-course meal for $29 plus tip. You can view the entire list of restaurants and menus here. This year, more restaurants have joined the promotion than ever before. I've spent quite a … [Read more...] about Portland Dining Month 2015 – Where I’m Going
Tonight: Dine Out Fundraiser for Domestic Violence Survivors
On Wednesday, May 7th more than 20 local restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds to Raphael House of Portland, in a record show of support for survivors of domestic violence. For community members, getting involved is as easy as dining at any participating restaurant location in Portland, Lake Oswego and Oregon City. For this 5th Annual “Restaurants for Raphael … [Read more...] about Tonight: Dine Out Fundraiser for Domestic Violence Survivors
Vote for Food & Wine People’s Best New Chef
Food & Wine magazine is asking for votes for "People's Best New Chef: Northwest & Pacific". Portland has a good selection of contenders - Greg Denton & Gabrielle Quiñonez Denton from OX, Joshua McFadden of Ava Gene's and Roman Candle, Sarah Pliner of Aviary, Scott Snyder of Levant, Smallwares Joanna Ware, and Justin Woodward of Castagna. Seattle's selections pale in … [Read more...] about Vote for Food & Wine People’s Best New Chef
Reader Survey 2013: I Thought This Restaurant Would Be Great, But I Didn’t Like It!
Every year I ask this question, and I'm always surprised by the answers. This year is no different. The "winners" are, Ava Genes Pok Pok Smallwares OX It is worth noting that all of these made the Best Restaurants or the Best New Restaurants list. In 2012 The Woodsman Tavern was at the top, in 2010 the list was made up of Ping, Nel Centro and Clyde … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: I Thought This Restaurant Would Be Great, But I Didn’t Like It!