Survey: The Best Restaurants in Portland!

Andina Prawns

Last but certainly not least, the results of the reader survey of the best restaurants in Portland. The total number of votes was a bit daunting, but I narrowed them down to a group which stood far above the rest. Within each of the three groups, the … [Read more...]

Survey 2011: Best Wine List

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This question was suggested by a reader, and added at the last-minute. I think it was a good idea, and was interested to see which restaurants placed on top of the pack. Here are the results. Out of 490 votes cast: Metrovino -20% of the … [Read more...]

Survey 2011: Best Desserts

Paley's Place Dessert. Photo John Valls

I split this category into two parts: restaurant desserts, and places that primarily serve desserts. Out of 924 votes: Restaurants were a fairly tight vote: Paley’s Place – I agree.  1204 Northwest 21st Ave. Portland, OR 97209 Map … [Read more...]

Ex-Ten01 Pastry Chef Jeff McCarthy Makes a Soft Landing

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Buried in a press release from Tabla yesterday was this note: "we are very excited to have Pastry Chef Jeff McCarthy here at Tabla.  After the closure of Ten 01, Jeff took a bit of time off and then decided to come over to the east side to Tabla. … [Read more...]

Changes at Genoa and Tabla

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The remaining front of the house manager of Genoa, who used to be the bar manager was laid off yesterday. From my experience, things have been very slow at the restaurant. A friend of mine was there a few weeks ago, and said she didn't think the … [Read more...]

Review: Tabla Mediterranean Bistro

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[Updated 6.1. with new prices] Since I first reviewed Tabla in 2006, it has been through a few transitions. There have been several chef changes, and recently, under the watchful eye of executive chef Anthony Cafiero, the food has … [Read more...]