Bijou Cafe
June 30, 2007 by Paul Gerald
Filed under First Impressions
New/Classy/Veggie You can be healthy/progressive and be a “real” restaurant! The best way to sum up the Bijou Cafe’s standing in Portland’s breakfast scene is this: Out of 36 restaurants listed in Frommer’s Portland guide, only three serve breakfast: the Heathman, Peanut Butter & Ellies (which made it as a kiddie/novelty place), and the Bijou. And the best way to
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The Proustian Effect of Confit Byaldi – And More!
June 27, 2007 by Food Dude
Filed under News/Discussion
Scott Shampine, formerly of Olea is now formerly of Gracies. He was booted earlier this week. They go through chefs like Burgerville goes through grill cooks. I’m wondering what the problem is. Something tells me there is a story behind this. Pasta Bangs on Mississippi is closing. They’ll have free food the last day of business. Not sure what day
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Steal My Restaurant and I’ll Sue!
June 26, 2007 by Food Dude
Filed under News/Discussion
Why is it I find so many great articles in the daily NY Times rather than our local papers? I am perfectly happy these days reading the Times every day and picking up local news on the web. Sad. Anyway, what caught my eye today is an article about one restaurant owner suing another, because he allegedly copied her restaurant.
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Review: Pok Pok
June 26, 2007 by Food Dude
Filed under Other Reviews
With many new restaurants opening in Portland, I think it is important to remember the other notable destinations. For that reason, I’ve found myself at Pok Pok on a regular basis. To understand what Andy Ricker is trying to achieve at the the restaurant, you need to have a bit of background in the culture of Thailand. All over the
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Online Reservations
June 25, 2007 by Food Dude
Filed under News/Discussion
Since I have spent some time in the technology field, I’ve been following the progress of OpenTable, the restaurant reservation system for some time. I’ve noticed it growing by leaps and bounds, though its takeoff has been a bit slower in Portland than other places. As a frequent restaurant patron, I find myself using the system more and more frequently.
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Mario Batali Hates Food Bloggers?
June 24, 2007 by Food Dude
Filed under News/Discussion
There have been a lot of interesting articles over the past year about the clash between food bloggers, restaurateurs and critics. I think I linked to a New York Magazine back-and-forth between Batali and Bourdain a few months ago: Batali: It’s amazing, these fucking Websites, these blogs. [Otto co-owner] Jason Denton hasn’t even thought about this pizza restaurant that isn’t
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Roux Chef Sent Packing?
June 22, 2007 by Food Dude
Filed under News/Discussion
You heard it here first. First chef Josh Blythe left, to be replaced in April with much fanfare by Louisiana-trained Brendan O’Donnell. Now the news on the street is that O’Donnell has been sent packing. For the time being, the Sous Chef is holding the fort. One would think with all the Louisiana refugees, it shouldn’t be hard to find
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