The Luddites were 19th-century English textile artisans, who violently protested against the machinery introduced during the Industrial Revolution. Chef Jason French pays homage to their mascot, Ned Ludd, for whom the movement was named, and cooks everything from a wood-fired oven. No other source of heat is used; it's all very Portland.The kitchen is tightly focused on a … [Read more...] about Review: Ned Ludd
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Review: Podnah’s Pit Barbecue
Updated 6/20 I'm indulging myself at the beginning of this review of Podnah's Pit Barbecue by taking a walk down memory lane. Click here if you'd like to jump to the review section. When I was growing up, I spent many summers on a big cattle ranch just down the road from the booming metropolis of Maypearl Texas, population less than 300. We had a sprawling old ranch house … [Read more...] about Review: Podnah’s Pit Barbecue
Review: Meat Cheese Bread
In the last few years, Portland sandwich shops blossomed. We went from a town with hardly any decent options to an embarrassment of riches.The secret ingredient that is setting these shops apart is the staff; they actually have a chef and workers who are passionate about making the best damn sandwich they can. This leads to innovations that rise beyond the norm. In the case … [Read more...] about Review: Meat Cheese Bread
Review: Country Cat
Updated 7/23/19 - The Country Cat is now closed.It's been just over a year since Country Cat opened, and I thought it was time to go back and take a second look.Ever since it opened, Country Cat has been a subject of heated debate. Should the fried chicken be boneless? Should it be drizzled with maple syrup? If you look at the comments below from my original look, … [Read more...] about Review: Country Cat
Review: Crescent Cafe – breakfast in the wine country
First Impressions, by Hungry SoulA little over a year ago, the Crescent Cafe opened to many oo's and aah's. Owners, Michael McKenney and Danny Wilser had moved to Yamhill County to "retire" and it seems got bored. They formerly owned and operated Ella's Restaurant in San Francisco, a much loved neighborhood spot. The Crescent Cafe is a step up from the other breakfast … [Read more...] about Review: Crescent Cafe – breakfast in the wine country