Portland Oregon Food and Drink

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 →

Still cleaning out bookmarks and whatnot. Here are some interesting stories from around the net. In Good Taste – the popular cooking school in the Pearl District, is closing on February 1st. According to Lisa Hill PR, the folks behind EaT: An Oyster Bar, are taking over the space. The Parish will combine old-style Cajun traditions with a more urban and … Continue reading →

Wendy’s is expanding to Japan. Why do I mention this? Because they are “adding innovative new menu options created exclusively or the Japanese market, including the Avocado Wasabi hamburger and the [$15] Truffle and Porcini Grilled Chicken sandwich. Our food will be served in a contemporary, inviting atmosphere that we believe will exceed the discerning expectations of Japanese consumers.” According to Eater, … Continue reading →