Portland Oregon Food and Drink

Still cleaning out bookmarks and whatnot. Here are some interesting stories from around the net. In Good Taste – the popular cooking school in the Pearl District, is closing on February 1st. According to Lisa Hill PR, the folks behind EaT: An Oyster Bar, are taking over the space. The Parish will combine old-style Cajun traditions with a more urban and … Continue reading →

Wendy’s is expanding to Japan. Why do I mention this? Because they are “adding innovative new menu options created exclusively or the Japanese market, including the Avocado Wasabi hamburger and the [$15] Truffle and Porcini Grilled Chicken sandwich. Our food will be served in a contemporary, inviting atmosphere that we believe will exceed the discerning expectations of Japanese consumers.” According to Eater, … Continue reading →

Here’s one for you. NPR’s All Things Considered has a story on a new concept for Walgreens. It seems the newest store in Chicago has gone upscale. Think bakery, specialty cheese counter, sushi, etc. At a new downtown Walgreens, customers can get a fruit smoothie while they wait for their prescription — or even a manicure. Walgreens opened the new … Continue reading →

Updated below: A reader writes about a recent experience with Restaurant.com. If you aren’t familiar with the site, the discounts are hard to believe. Nicholas Restaurant on NE Broadway recently refused to honor a certificate sold specifically for that location on Restaurant.com. The waiter, and an easy-to-miss sign out front (when the door is left standing open) accuse Restaurant.com of … Continue reading →

Since 1999, Saveur has been gathering their favorite dishes, places, food, and people to publish in their annual Saveur 100 issue.  This year’s list ranges from Bali, to New Stockholm cuisine, cognac cocktails, the humble cleaver, and Portland’s own Olympic Provisions.  Saveur Editor in Chief, James Oseland, writes that, “This year more than ever, we’ve been struck by how resonant … Continue reading →

I collect all the interesting links I find around the web and Google news, with the best intentions. They get dragged to my desktop, but I get busy, or am not feeling well enough to deal, and it seems like they collect, until a day like this comes along and I run out of space. Fasten your seat-belts and click … Continue reading →

The good folks over at the Portland Mercury have announced that chief food critic Tony Perez is leaving the paper for his “real” job at Tin House Publishing (color me impressed!) I’ve always enjoyed reading Tony’s pieces. He’s interesting, adventurous, and a good writer. I’m going to miss reading them. How the Mercury comes up with good people like Tony … Continue reading →