<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 … [Read more...]

John Gorham has announced that he will be teaming up with investor Kurt Huffman of Chef'sTable, and Dan Hart from Prost, to open a new venture in the second Lovely Hula Hands Space at 4057 N Mississippi Ave. The focus will be a neighborhood bar with … [Read more...]

John Gorham writes that he and his crew are holding a benefit for Jennifer Veri. Jenn has worked on and off with John for the past 8 years. She was in a motor-scooter accident last Saturday and broke her leg, hip, knee and arm. She will be out of … [Read more...]

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...]

This pretty much fell along the lines of whatever restaurants in town have a group table, and are reasonably priced. Not sure why I even asked this question, though number 2 was a surprise. Out of 556 votes: Toro Bravo – 120 NE Russell St., … [Read more...]

(Updated 2/22) Once again a long list of semifinalists have been announced by the James Beard Foundation. In case you've forgotten, Portland will host the announcement of the nominees of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards on Monday, March … [Read more...]