A couple months back I reviewed Torta-landia—the Mexican-style sandwich shop off Foster—and though I thought there was a good deal to like, I took issue with the housemade bread. I just got a note from one of the owners, Patricia Eddy, who informed me that they’ve switched out their own buns for Grand Central’s. She […]
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2011 Eater Awards
The good folks over at Eater have just posted the winners of their annual Eater Awards, and while Portland wasn’t well-represented in any of the national categories, its worth checking out our local winners. Editors nominated five candidates for each category, then readers voted on their favorites. St. Jack took home Restaurant of the Year, […]
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Poached Jobs Fair
Hey 99%. Looking for some way to fill your days after you get booted from Chapman and Lownsdale squares this weekend? Monday night, Poached Jobs is throwing a job fair at Spirit of ’77 with folks from a few of the better restaurants in town in attendance. If you’re not familiar with Poached Jobs, it’s […]
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Skyline’s Sequel
Same Old Burger, Hold the Charm
Skyline Burgers can’t quite capture the spirit of the original.
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Pizza Goes West
East Side pizzerias tend to get most of the play—Ken’s, Apizza Scholls, Dove Vivi. But the West Side’s selection of Pizza is in the midst of a pretty substantial facelift. A press release went out this morning announcing that Via Tribunali—Seattle’s popular chain that’s been teasing Portlanders since March—finally has an opening date. Come November […]
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Food News: Barista & Kale Re-Open
From Barista’s Facebook A couple notable re-openings… Over the weekend, the Alberta location of Barista—which was severely damaged in a Fourth of July fire—celebrated its restored digs with help from Koi Fusion and Saraveza. Normal business hours resumed this morning (Weekdays from 6am to 6pm, Saturday & Sunday from 7am to 6pm. 1725 NE Alberta). […]
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Nongs, Part 2
Going back to school hasn’t sounded so appealing since 1986. Portland Monthly got the scoop that Nong Poonsukwattana is opening up a second location of her uber-popular and uber-delicious Nong’s Khao Man Gai in the PSU food cart pod. She’s been looking to open a brick & mortar shop with the Chefstable empire for some […]
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Upstairs Neighbors
2nd Story’s Cozy Neighborhood Charm
2nd Story’s small plates and cocktails make for a nice neighborhood date spot.
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Put Down The Black Licorice
I probably should have said something yesterday, before you stole all the candy from your kid’s plastic pumpkin, but the FDA has put out a warning about eating too much black licorice. Apparently, too much of the stuff can lead to “abnormal heart rhythms, as well as high blood pressure, edema (swelling), lethargy, and congestive […]
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Now Open: The Old Gold
Blogtown Nostalgists: remember that guy Ezra? Worked here for a couple years or so? Wrote about music and basketball? Something about a pug? Well, his sophomore effort—a Stryper–themed, Rasheed Wallace–themed bar called The Old Gold—dropped this weekend. If you’re still pissed about Ezra’s Floater or Dandy Warhols coverage, now’s your chance to tell him what […]
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Debut Dinner: The Bad Habit Room
Saraveza—Killingsworth’s great beer-bar and bottle shop—is showing off their new event space, The Bad Habit Room, with a dinner in honor of Stone Brewing’s 15th anniversary. These kind of dinners are usually the kind of thing I’d have to save for, but this four-course meal, with beer pairings included, will only run you $20: “11th […]
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Shippams Fish Paste
I receive quite a few press releases, and most of them don’t cause me to REALLY engage with the brand. I don’t know how many emails appear in my inbox on a daily basis telling me the same bland old facts about fish paste in the same bland old way. Thankfully, one brand of fish […]