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Covid-19 Permanent Restaurant Closures

By PDX Food Dude Last Update November 22, 2020 13 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 October 23, 2020

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

[10/2020 – “& Tonic” syrup, Neverclear, Kina Tonic, and Liber & Co. syrups added. Retasted Q Tonic.… 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 35 Brands

By PDX Food Dude Last Update August 27, 2020

Best Coconut Waters

Updated 8/27/2020 – First impressions: CoCo Joy coconut water – only two tasters due to trying to get the full panel together during Covid-19. Updated Festival. Updated Taste Nirvana.

What are the best coconut waters?… Read the rest