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Portland Farmers Market Closing Thursday Ecotrust Market (for good)

From the press release: Portland, Ore., November 23, 2009 – Portland Farmers Market today announced its decision to permanently close the Thursday Ecotrust Market at 721 NW 9th Avenue located in the parking lot of the Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center. While Portland Farmers Markets’ four other locations experienced increased traffic and sales over the years, the Thursday Ecotrust Market
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John Gorham to Take Over Wonder Ballroom Cafe

I got confirmation this afternoon of the rumor that the new location for John Gorham’s new brunch restaurant, Tasty & Sons, will be the Wonder Ballroom Cafe. John is planning to specialize in food not normally found in Portland breakfast places. As you may remember, he had quite a bit of experience with brunches, while cooking at Simpatica.

Couple Faces Jail For Refusing to Pay Mandatory Gratuity

If you’re frustrated by poor service at a restaurant, think twice before you decide to not tip. You may be in for a bit more than just a dirty look from the waiter. “Nobody, nobody wants to be forced to pay a tip or be arrested for terrible service,” Leslie Pope said when her happy hour ended in handcuffs. Pope
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Thanksgiving Dinner Roundup 2009

Don’t know where to go for Thanksgiving dinner this year? Here is our complete list from every press release I’ve gotten this year. I’ve also included some businesses selling turkeys, pies, etc.



Andina: This Thanksgiving, for the first time, Rodriguez de Platt and her family will honor the holiday with a prix fixe menu featuring celebrated favorites, as well as specials that speak fluently the language of two distinct cultures. Thanksgiving at Andina will be a truly special evening

Final Call for Thanksgiving

This is the final call for Thanksgiving restaurant dinner announcements. I’ll be putting together a roundup in a day or two, and if you miss it, you won’t get in. Send them to pdxfoodpress@gmail.com as usual.

You’re Old If…

While I was having dinner with a friend a few nights ago, we were talking about things we remembered from restaurants when we were growing up. I thought it might be a fun topic of conversation. I’ll start: You’re old if.. You remember when you had to wear a jacket (and sometimes a tie) to many upscale restaurants. Most of
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Rumor: Ten 01 Benjamin Parks Has Left the Building

Word on the street is that chef Banjamin Parks, the much-heralded replacement for Jack Yoss, has been shown the door at Ten 01. Note that this is an unconfirmed rumor, but I’m pretty darn sure. Here are the things pointed out to me that make it seem plausible: 1. His Twitter feed switched from ten01chef to Benjaminparks. Hmm… 2. His
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