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Interview – Steve Jones of Cheese bar

Note: Steve’s Cheese moved, and changed the name to Cheese Bar in 2010. The new address is below. A couple of weeks ago, Steve Jones celebrated the one year anniversary of Steve’s Cheese, his cheese and cured meats shop located in Northwest Portland. The anniversary was a milestone of sorts for this city, which up until a few years ago
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Portland Food News for 11/23/2006

As I first reported back in September, the Oregonian is now confirming that the owners of Couvron have returned, and are planning to open a new restaurant in Portland. Once known for its elaborate (expensive) meals, huge wine list, and swank feel, they packed up three years ago to seek their fortunes in New York, where, in spite of great
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Spanish Reds from Strange Places: Deals on Spanish Reds

Spanish reds are simply embarrassing the world competition when it comes to value. Whereas in the past, the classic regions of Spain (Rioja, Ribera del Duero) were producing solid wines, now the whole country is getting in on the act. Former lesser regions that were previously considered oenological backwaters are now giving much more expensive wines a run for their
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Review: Fat City Cafe

Here’s how you do a Breakfast with the Fellas. You meet too damn early on a weekday, ’cause fellas have to work. You can’t meet on a weekend, because fellas have to sleep, or they have to get up and do stuff that isn’t a breakfast with the fellas. You show up on time so you can give a load
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2007 Zagat Guide Now Available

I’m sure many of you got the new Zagat Guide over the weekend. I’ve barely had time to open mine, but have noticed some interesting things Top Food Rankings: (in order) Paley’s Genoa Apizza Higgins Heathman Joel Palmer Alberta Oyster Tabla Caffe Mingo Nuestra Cocina Other Noteworthy Places: Alba Andina Bluehour clarklewis Giorgio’s Murata Olea Park Kitchen 3 Doors Down
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Review: Baker and Spice

Baker and Spice is nowhere near my house, yet I seem to have developed quite a knack for inventing errands that take me to or near its Hillsdale location. “Ummmm… I need to go to Fred Meyer. Yes, the six other Fred Meyer stores closer to home were plumb out of tulip bulbs, so I had to cruise out to
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Portland Food News for November 17, 2006

“Visionary” Restaurateur Michael Hebberoy Lands in Seattle It never fails, as soon as I post news items, I get a few more: La Vanguardia calls it quits! Byron Beck over at Willamette Week reports that they will close their doors for good this Saturday Night. Too bad; last time I went, they were pretty darn good. People seem to think
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