Category Archives: News/Discussion

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, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Zagat recently released their list of “The 10 Most Annoying Restaurant Trends“. You can see their entire list and commentary here, but you know me, I have to put in my .02. Items I agree with – Communal Tables: I understand why some restauranteurs like communal tables. Start-up costs are cheaper than regular tables. You can pack in more diners … Continue reading →

Earlier this year, McDonald’s started a campaign to promote their food, by encouraging people to tag Twitter posts with “#McDStories”. They felt it would encourage people to post touching stories about their experiences eating McDonald’s food. You can probably see this coming – it didn’t go well. Customers began to post tweets like: I have the sneaking suspicion that someone … Continue reading →

The 2012 Valentine’s Day Roundup will be put together on Monday, January 2nd, and submissions are pouring in. This is one of the most read posts of the year, so don’t miss out! Use the handy form here to send me any information you would like included in the roundup. You have 400 words to enthrall us.

<updated> The press release has officially been released. You can see it here. (warning. Brace yourself. Picture of John Gorham’s ass included). John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Tasty N Son’s and Interurban, is moving into a new venture with his first book, “The Making Breaking and Riding of a Bull”. McSweeney’s Press, publisher of Lucky Peach and The Mission Street Food cookbooks, … Continue reading →