Updated 11/11 with a note from Andy Ricker When it gets hot, I refuse to turn on the computer, so have been a bit dilatory in keeping up with things. Here is a news fix: If you haven't heard, Kelley Swenson, bartender extraordinaire, left June … [Read more...]

Coffee cuts the risk of head and neck cancer. According to a study, 4 cups a day cuts your chance by more than 1/3rd. Overall, the risk of developing head and neck cancers was 12 percent lower in people who drank coffee compared with those who … [Read more...]

Ton's of news, but mostly little tidbits that aren't worth posting on their own. Here we go: There have been rumors of financial problems with Rose's Deli's. Now the Tanasbourne site is R.I.P. status. In the press: Lisa Shroeder made it to … [Read more...]

Urban Wine Works, R.I.P. Another victim of the economy, they will be closing the doors and liquidating everything: inventory, fixtures, equipment, and wine. The sale is March 13th - 15th, 12:00 - 6:00. A strictly unconfirmed rumor going … [Read more...]

Oh Johnny, We're All Winners! A couple of small things, but not enough to write a new entry, so I'll add them here. Who do I think has the best burger in Portland? I probably shouldn't go out on a limb like this, based on one er... two burgers, … [Read more...]