<updated 2/3 2x> This is it! The biggest roundup of Portland restaurant Valentine’s Day events! So big it gave me a backache! It will be updated daily, so check back if you are still looking for an event. Additions? Corrections? Use the form and I will add/correct your event asap. Thanks to everyone who sent in photos, but I am …
A small kitchen fire forced Biwa restaurant to close tonight, February 2nd. According to the guy who answered the phone, if all goes well, they plan to reopen tomorrow. Glad it was a small fire. Biwa’s ramen still calls to me on rainy nights.
Lots of people participate in this, so I thought it was big enough news for the front page. Date and Venue Set for Taste of the Nation Portland 2012 JELD-WEN Field named as venue for 25th Anniversary PORTLAND, OR, February 2, 2012– In an effort to fight childhood hunger. Portland’s best chefs, restaurants, and distilleries will contribute their talents to …
February 2, 2012, Portland, OR – Dragonfish Restaurant located across from Directors Park at 909 SW Park Avenue and Taylor in downtown Portland has closed. The space is undergoing a transformation and will open as Tasting East restaurant and bar. “Tasting East will be offering Far East Street Plates,” stated Andrew Tinling, Restaurant Manager for Tasting East. “We’re excited to …
I saw ‘bone luging’ on Tasting Table earlier this month, and thought it was so stupid, I didn’t bother to post. Think of the strange Google hits I’d get from people looking for such a thing! In retrospect, I probably should have covered the story, as Portland is taking credit for this new fad. I will just quote from the article, …
Portland baristas placed in the top six positions of the Northwest Regional Barista Championship competition, beating out competitors from Washington, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and Alaska. On the last day, Devin Chapman from Coava Coffee in Portland took first place. This marks the first time a competitor has won both the NRBC and the Brewerscup. Laila Ghambari from Stumptown placed 2nd, and Tyler Stevens of Barista …
The owner of Metrovino in the Pearl District has announced that sous chef will be replacing departing chefs Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñonez. According to Oregon Live, Deras has worked around Portland, but “really grew with us,” Steele says. The sous has experience running the show when Denton and Quiñonez went on vacation. “People might be waiting with baited breath …
RT @PoMoMagazine: Three more Super Bowl cocktails! Two from @RumClubPdx bartender Michael Shea and one from Metrovino's @jacobgrier. http://t.co/gOIVYw2x Olive oil poached prawns w/ shaved fennel, arugula and endive salad, and orange chile oil. Tonight: pancetta wrapped whole trout, sauteed brussels sprouts, fingerling potatoes, and brown butter.
Tonight in the Nel Centro bar: Live jazz with Mike Pardew with bassist Dave Captein. Music starts at 9:30 p.m. No cover. #pdxmusic Lamb's tongue with frisee, potatoes, and salsa verde #pdxeats #pdxfood http://t.co/X4kUehuA
TWO specials tonight! Roasted Square Peg Farms Pork Loin w a horseradish apple puree AND Pan Seared Steelhead w harissa crust w lemon aioli
Andy Ricker: The Key 3 | The Splendid Table with Lynne Rossetto Kasper | from American Public Media http://t.co/OfhIh1if
Departure Friday Night Happy Hour! Drinks, Dim Sum and so much more! Come enjoy the sun! Stay for everything else! http://t.co/rL44yLdv It's a beautiful day and weekend fun has kicked off! @DineDeparture #happyhour and so much more! http://t.co/1pVy65xO Now taking orders for Superbowl Fish Sauce Wings! Party platters available for pick-up at our Red Hook prep... http://t.co/7lxiYEr1
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