Portland Oregon Food and Drink

Zagat recently released their list of “The 10 Most Annoying Restaurant Trends“. You can see their entire list and commentary here, but you know me, I have to put in my .02. Items I agree with – Communal Tables: I understand why some restauranteurs like communal tables. Start-up costs are cheaper than regular tables. You can pack in more diners … Continue reading →

Earlier this year, McDonald’s started a campaign to promote their food, by encouraging people to tag Twitter posts with “#McDStories”. They felt it would encourage people to post touching stories about their experiences eating McDonald’s food. You can probably see this coming – it didn’t go well. Customers began to post tweets like: I have the sneaking suspicion that someone … Continue reading →

<updated> The press release has officially been released. You can see it here. (warning. Brace yourself. Picture of John Gorham’s ass included). John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Tasty N Son’s and Interurban, is moving into a new venture with his first book, “The Making Breaking and Riding of a Bull”. McSweeney’s Press, publisher of Lucky Peach and The Mission Street Food cookbooks, … Continue reading →

Still cleaning out bookmarks and whatnot. Here are some interesting stories from around the net. In Good Taste – the popular cooking school in the Pearl District, is closing on February 1st. According to Lisa Hill PR, the folks behind EaT: An Oyster Bar, are taking over the space. The Parish will combine old-style Cajun traditions with a more urban and … Continue reading →

Wendy’s is expanding to Japan. Why do I mention this? Because they are “adding innovative new menu options created exclusively or the Japanese market, including the Avocado Wasabi hamburger and the [$15] Truffle and Porcini Grilled Chicken sandwich. Our food will be served in a contemporary, inviting atmosphere that we believe will exceed the discerning expectations of Japanese consumers.” According to Eater, … Continue reading →