Review: Country Cat

It’s been just over a year since Country Cat opened, and I thought it was time to go back and take a second look. Ever since it opened, Country Cat has been a subject of heated debate. Should the fried chicken be boneless? Should it be drizzled with maple syrup? If you look at the comments below from my original look, you’ll see some of the back-and-forth that has... [Read more]

Bikini Coffee Now Open

According to KGW, Bikini Coffee hasopened. “It’s downtown in the former Caplan Sports World location at 520 SW 5th Ave”. I would write more, but I just got overwhelmed by the crush of men rushing out the door for their afternoon break.  Read More →

Heidi Yorkshire Reviews Lucier

It seems early to post a review of Lucier (or is according to the polls we’ve run), but Heidi Yorkshire of Willamette Week, has posted a review that pretty much echos my feelings, and also rakes a bit of mud: In his official biography on Lucier’s website—and in an interview with WW—Chureau stated that during the period from 1986 to 1990 he worked at several restaurants... [Read more]

Greg Higgins Interview in Mercury

Patrick Coleman, the Mercury’s newish food writer, has done a long interview with Greg Higgins. It’s an interesting look at the early food scene in Portland. So what was it like being in that whole neighborhood [SW Salmon and 10th] at the time? Vat and Tonsure was there, Hamburger Mary’s, Crocodile Records. What was that little downtown area like? It’s... [Read more]

Tales of the Cocktail Part 3

I’m finally back from New Orleans. Although the Tales of the Cocktail ended on Monday, I stayed to visit with friends and take a quick side trip to Austin to visit some relatives. It’s good to be back in the cooler weather of Portland. A few more observations: Absinthe is all over the place this year, and my tour of the forthcoming Absinthe Museum of America on... [Read more]

Just another weekend in Beervana

2006 Oregon Brewfest Under perfect summer skies on the banks of the sparkling Willamette with Mt. Hood towering in the distance, 72 wildly wonderful beers will pour for the denizens of Beertopia and the folks who are lucky enough to visit here.  It’s the most perfect weekend of the summer, and following is a preview of how you’re likely to spend it. Now 21 years... [Read more]

50 Plates Media Preview

As any self-respecting, self-indulgent food blogger would hope, after some time a few perks trickle in. Locally here in Portland, granted they aren’t that many, but somehow I’ve found myself on the list of a few publicists in town who send me invites to new restaurant pre-openings. Besides being shakedown runs for the kitchen, they also hope that if they ply you... [Read more]

Who Wrote This – one pot + bumbershoot?

Updated: Some of you got it; Michael Hebb. Here’s the whole thing: one pot + bumbershoot = you make dinner (I am tired and my feet hurt) by luck or coincidence I have convinced a large handful of people across the globe to help me make dinner. and if you are so inclined – then I urge you to make some dinner as well. someone is making dinner in prague, someone is eating... [Read more]

Tales of the Cocktail Part Deux

I’ve been having a great time in the Big Easy, and enjoying all the events at Tales of the Cocktail. My liver is reeling. Between all the samples handed out at tastings and presentations, and the freely-flowing cocktails at the official events, I’m glad this event is coming to an end. More highlights: I’ve been on the quest for the best sazerac in the city.... [Read more]

Tales of the Cocktail 2007 & 2008!

Forward by Food Dude: Still at Tales of the Cocktail 2008, so I’m in no condition to write about anything. These people can drink! On the other hand, it’s so hot and humid here, you pretty much have to drink; only way to keep cool, you know? I went to a whiskey tasting at 10:30 this morning, this after spending too much time at last night at The Carousel Bar in... [Read more]

John Gorham – Brave Bull. An Interview

Toro Bravo's John Gorham “My grandfather was a big foodie. He owned a crab shack in Baltimore and I would go stay for like a month of my summers with him. He was a bachelor who always had a new girlfriend so he was always wining and dining,” reminisces Toro Bravo’s John Gorham. Though he fondly remembers summers in Baltimore, Gorham says his near obsession... [Read more]

Curds & Whey Cheese Shop Has Closed

So says a commenter over in the forums. I liked C&W, but they were so far out of my normal area of travel, I didn’t go very often. Still, I’m sad to see them go. A message on their website reads, Due to the current economic climate, we have made the difficult decision to close our store. We are considering an internet-only option, but we will have to see how... [Read more]

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