A review of Gilda's Italian Restaurant in Portland Oregon by Roger Porter You hear all the time that one of the lamentable gaps in Portland’s culinary scene is the absence of great Chinese restaurants. Understandably there is little here to compare with the Chinese food palaces of San Francisco or Vancouver, B.C., … [Read more...] about Review: Gilda’s Italian Restaurant
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Review: Lucca – Two Views
If there is one thing I have learned since I started this site, it is that there is more than one way of looking at a restaurant experience. Different things are more important to different people. While some put the food before anything else, others may care more about the atmosphere or the prices. Last week I was … [Read more...] about Review: Lucca – Two Views
Review: Dove Vivi
last update, 5.17. I recently had the opportunity to eat at one of the more interesting pizza places in town. Dove Vivi opened last summer close to the corner of NE 28th and Glisan in that odd little mini-mall pocket opposite Plaid Pantry and kitty corner to Pambiche, the Cuban restaurant. It's a nice addition to the … [Read more...] about Review: Dove Vivi
Ristorante Roma
Walking past Ristorante Roma, one might summon up faded memories of family-run trattorie on Rome's back streets, set with starched white tablecloths and sturdy dishes, decorated with photographs of local monuments, where in the corner sits a swarthy man shoving spaghetti into his mouth with insouciant abandon and … [Read more...] about Ristorante Roma
Review: Nick’s Italian Cafe McMinville
10/13/12. I haven't been to this restaurant in some time, but a source who I trust has told me it has gone way downhill. Please keep this in mind. Just in time for warmer weather, we head south to McMinnville, where new contributor, Hungry Soul, reviews Nick's Italian Cafe. Nick's Italian Cafe has been around … [Read more...] about Review: Nick’s Italian Cafe McMinville
Review: Ken’s Artisan Pizza
(updated 6/17. If you are looking for Ken's Artisan Bakery, you will find it here.) Seems like not too long ago, it was said you could not get a bad meal in Italy. Sadly, that has certainly changed, and as the American lifestyle and more materialism creeps across Italy's cities, a poorly done dish and lazy cooks … [Read more...] about Review: Ken’s Artisan Pizza
Review: Nostrana
Nostrana is surely one of the most anticipated restaurants to come along in some time. Owner Cathy Whims was the chef/owner at the famed Genoa restaurant during its heyday. After leaving Genoa, she took a break, and has now come back with a vengeance. Located at SE 14th & SE Morrison, Nostrana is on the corner … [Read more...] about Review: Nostrana
Review: clarklewis
5.07 - Note: clarklewis chef Morgan Brownlow has left to pursue other ventures. Since then, the restaurant has been taken over by Bruce Carey and company. The food currently being served may or may not match this review. When they settle on a new chef, this review will be updated Clarklewis was opened in February … [Read more...] about Review: clarklewis