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Valentine’s Day Roundup 2010
February 10, 2010 by Food Dude
This is it! The biggest list of Valentine’s Day events you will find anywhere West of Gresham! From spendy to cheap, simple to complex, you will find a solution to all of your V’day needs here. Accanto Accanto will feature Happy Hour all day long on Valentine’s Day, along with an “Amare la Vita” cocktail and food specials including: Hazelnut crusted duck... [Read more]
Tags:Ringside In Fox Tower?
February 9, 2010 by Food Dude
(Updated:) The liquor license posted on the door of the old er… Tondero(?) spot at Fox Tower is the same corporation that owns the Ringside Steakhouse on N Burnside. It is unknown whether, as one commenter says, it is just a temporary move while the Burnside location is renovated, or a new location. Either way, this is good news. The old location has been slammed by some... [Read more]
Tags:John Gorham to Take Nutshell Space
February 9, 2010 by Food Dude
Back in November, John Gorham, owner of the extremely popular (and readers favorite) Toro Bravo, was poised to open a breakfast place called Tasty & Sons in the Wonder Ballroom restaurant space. At the last minute, plans changed. Instead, the new restaurant will go into the Nutshell/Anju space on N. Williams. According to John, “We are going for a quick build-out... [Read more]
Tags:Final Survey Results – Best New Restaurant, Best Restaurant in Portland
February 8, 2010 by Food Dude
THE THREE BEST NEW RESTAURANTS OF 2009 ARE: Laurelhurst Market – double the votes of anyone else. 3155 E Burnside St., Portland. Beaker & Flask – it looks like the long wait for Kevin to open this restaurant was well worth the time. Our review. 727 SE Washington St., Portland Metrovino – part wine bar, part upscale restaurant, it has given new life... [Read more]
Tags:If you are in the mood to travel…
February 5, 2010 by Food Dude
Via BoJack.org, “Restaurant promotes sex in its bathrooms” The Liberty Village restaurant proposes its modern bathrooms become one of the “101 places to have sex before you die.” Mildred’s has always elicited a certain response. One customer, who didn’t want to be named, remembers going to a wedding at the eatery’s old location and... [Read more]
Tags:Finally! Scientists turn stem cells into pork
February 4, 2010 by Food Dude
This just scares the crap out of me. From Associated Press and Yahoo news - Call it pork in a petri dish — a technique to turn pig stem cells into strips of meat that scientists say could one day offer a green alternative to raising livestock, help alleviate world hunger, and save some pigs their bacon. Dutch scientists have been growing pork in the laboratory since 2006,... [Read more]
Tags:Has The Whole Foods’ C.E.O. Learned From Past Mistakes?
February 4, 2010 by Food Dude
Here’s an interesting article from the New Yorker, “Does Whole Foods’ C.E.O. Know Whats Best for You?” They sat down with the embattled C.E.O. for a conversation that included a discussion about his past behavior, and how he has made changes in his life to prevent future mistakes. Some choice quotes: He couldn’t “embarrass the company,” he told... [Read more]
Tags:Portland Restaurant Survey Results 23-25
February 4, 2010 by Food Dude
Monday I will post the “Best Restaurant in Portland”, along with the winner of the drawing. But first… FOOD TREND IN DESPERATE NEED OF RETIREMENT Bacon – by overwhelming majority Pork Belly – wow, people are really over bacon Foams – a very distant 3rd My vote: I’m a bit tired of bacon myself THE NEXT BIG FOOD TREND WILL BE: Comfort... [Read more]
Tags:Martha Holmberg Leaving Oregonian
January 31, 2010 by Food Dude
Martha Holmberg, editor of MIX magazine, FoodDay, and cookbook author/food writer is leaving the Oregonian. Under her watchful eye, MIX is the most interesting publication to come out of the newspaper. Though it was sometimes accused of being out of touch with mainstream Portlanders, the excellent writing and photography has made it a standard fixture on many coffee tables.... [Read more]
Tags:Goodnight Holden’s Bistro
January 31, 2010 by Food Dude
Holden's Closed Holden’s Bistro at 524 NW 14th has closed. Notice on the door says that landlord has taken back the building, holds all possessions for nonpayment of rent. Known for it’s wall of flickering candles, Holden’s was a little oasis away from the madness of the street. I’m sure it will be missed by many. Read More →
Tags:Carlyle Says Farewell
January 30, 2010 by Food Dude
I received this note today from Bruce Goldberg, owner of Carlyle. The restaurant will be closing on February 14th. Next month is Carlyle’s seventh anniversary. February also marks the end of our current lease. Both milestones are significant in that they factor into my decision to announce that Carlyle will serve it’s last meal on Sunday, February 14th. I would... [Read more]
Tags: CarlylePortland Farmers Market to Expand
January 29, 2010 by Food Dude
Updated Saturday AM: It seems like the good folks over at the Portland Farmers Market have listened to some of the chat that came up after they announced the discontinuation of the Pearl market. From their press release: Portland Farmers Market is pleased to announce the opening of two new farmers’ market locations for the 2010 season. Beginning this summer, we will launch... [Read more]
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