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Covid-19 Permanent Restaurant Closures

By PDX Food Dude Last Update February 26, 2021 23 Comments

This list of restaurants in the Portland Metro area closed due to Covid. It will be updated regularly.

In the order of most recent closures first. Note that I don’t normally link to Facebook (FB) or Instagram sites because I just end up with a broken link in a few months.… Read the rest

Your Guide to Portland Oregon Distilleries

By CuisineBonneFemme Last Update September 23, 2020

A complete list of distilleries open to the public in the Portland area.

Updated 9/20 – Removed House Spirits, updated Westward Whiskey. Misc. updates, new details. Keep in mind that due to Covid-19, hours/tours/tastings/etc.… Read the rest

Best Tonic Water – Are the Gourmet Brands Worth the Price?

By PDX Food Dude Last Update February 14, 2021

We’ve all seen expensive tonic waters in the grocery store, but are they worth the price?

2/21 – Whole Foods Market is back with an updated version.

1/2021 – Fentimans is back, but stay far away.… Read the rest

The Best Portland Coffeehouses

By CuisineBonneFemme Last Update June 23, 2020

A Guide to Great Portland Coffee

Portland has a collective passion for coffee that’s borderline obsessive. It is easy to find beans freshly roasted to your tastes here, as well as that velvety ambrosia known as a properly made cappuccino.… Read the rest

What are the Best Coconut Waters – We Rate 43 Brands

By PDX Food Dude Last Update February 24, 2021

Best Coconut Waters

Updated 2/24 – Added Coco Roots. Whole Foods is back with two new versions an organic version in cardboard and another non-organic in a can. We’ve sent them to tasters for their opinions – preliminary notes below.… Read the rest