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Something Old vs. Something NewWe spent the 4th out on S

Secret report: biofuel caused food crisis. (The Guardian) Biofuels have forced global food prices up by 75% - far more than previously estimated - according to a confidential World Bank report obtained by the Guard

Any good Chinese/Korean restaurants that have Ja jang myeon? I know the little Korean place in H-Mart in Tigard has one but I remember it was like 6 for a small and like 8 for a large, which is pretty damn expensive for Jajangmeyon.

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  Restaurant Roulette Recombobbled - THE DINING REPORT Belly Timber - Welcome To 2008 With A 1850s Vibe Okay, okay, I take it back. About three weeks ago, I wrote that that the environs of the Hawthorne neighborhood are not for me. I still am not overly crazy about Hawthorne itself, like the rude people who just stroll [..

I'm shocked...SHOCKED....that the martini olives that make up the bulk of my vegetable intake aren't on this

Hot on the heels of his treatise on fenugreek from last week's Farm Bulletin, Anthony shares a response and a pair of recipes from reader Rahul Vora.

Anthony Boutard pooh-poohs the experts and shares his practical experience with us this week. Ca

Visiting my family in Philadelphia this week, it seemed appropriate to take in some history leading up to July 4th. With the signing place of our Declaration of Independence just minutes away from my childhood home, it's easy to scratch that itch.Take the

I’ve made lots of little tweaks to the front page.  I’m experimenting with a different way of pulling content that will leave some formatting in the stories, added a second post to the “Quick News” section, and lots of little graphics/layout adjustments. Some of it is going to increase the worklo

Yes, that's right, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Alder Wood Smoked Sea Salt and Milk Chocolate!  This is Mo's Bacon Bar by

Happy Birthday, America! Today is the day to celebrate 232 years of independence from Britain. What does this mean? Well, really, it usually equates to starting a few fires, the barbecue and some fireworks, while cracking some cold beers and enjoying the prime of summer at the head of a three-day weekend. Sounds great,

You two little tarts! I don’t want to love you, you wicked temptress! You are my Delilah, weakening m

This beautiful to look at and better to eat parsnip-carrot soup once again proves that our friends are not

I was out in the garden the other day, moving pots around to take advantage of the sun that bakes our patio an

You already know that at our house we'll

Baron Brewing from Seattle will be releasing a new Brothers Grimm Series beer in one week. The Rumpelstiltskin rauchdoppelbock has a blast of smoked malt that is rounded by asweet dark body. It has a deep-amber to black brown color wit

Friday Night Bubbles is proud to wish you a happy Independence Day, and will appear this week on Thursday in order to afford the proper respect for the holiday. But mostly because I was afraid that you'd be mad if I were to review a French wine on July 4th.

Sorry we've been so quiet lately. Truth be told I've been thinking a lot about this:Who knew ivory wou

PIne Tavern - Bend, Merriwether’s, Andina, Amuse - Ashland, Lucier, Oba, Deep - Bend, The Melting Pot, Masu Sushi,

Right, here we go, then...I've got me motorbike packed up and I'm about to point it north-northeast in the hopes of hitting eastern British Columbia... Actually, I DO have an Inter, but this ain't it... I had every hope that...

Lavender is one of my absolute favorite things, whether in bath products or mixed with vodka, ra

I'm a thigh guy. Not in that creepy Bill Clinton "I want to grope your leg" kind of way, but in that "Man, t

So who is going to pony up for the gas and get one of these up here

Full Sail Brewing Celebrates Oregon Craft Beer Month with Brewer's Share Lizama Summer Weizen developed by Full Sail brewer Greg Lizama. Meet the Brewer and the Beer: 5- 7 p.m.Tuesday, July 8th, Riverplace Brewery (Pilsner Room) 0309 S.W. Montgomery St.;503-220-1865....

In case you're counting, this is the 500th post on GoodStuffNW. Who knew there'd be so much to tal

There was a good crowd at the Horse Brass Tuesday to toast the opening of Oregon Craft Beer Month with some great beers. Here's what we'll call the first toast of the month: That's Chris Crabb, Don Younger and Lisa...

What better moment to visit a farmers' market than when it's having its Strawberry Sho

Just as we said months ago, OregonLive broke the story today that Uwajimaya may put store in Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown.Sounds like things

Those of you who know me or my family may be aware of a generational divide over the idea of 'music,' which means that my brother and I, throughly educated in the arts of syncopation and the wonders of music made in, y'know, the 20th century, have our own idea of what good music is: Afro Cuban, 1960s-1970s soul and MoTown,

Hai there. Oh, look, I am guest-hosting July’s Weekend Cookbook Challenge! Hooray, it’s my 2nd time! Thank you very much to

I got an e-mail the other day from friends who read in their local paper about Portland's "Velvete

A giant car sized hot dog from Phish No Fooling. It really is National Hot Dog Month. (But I’m also including all kinds of sausages) Although a big juicy dog is fine any old time of year, there is just something about summer that screams out thick Polish or kielbasa versions, aromatic Italian sausages with grilled pep

Little Red Bike Cafe Brief Review Overall Service Food Quality Atmosphere Vegan Options 7.75 7 10 8 6 Location: 4823 N. Lombard St. Portland, OR 97203

I don't want to write about wine today, no tasting notes. It's gorgeous outside, things are going well with family, friends, and work, life is good.Instead I'll tell you that I had the chance to hang out with fellow wine bloggers recently. Joe was in from Montreal and

I frequently troll and make an ass out of myself at Portlandfood.org, but other than that it really is a boon for the Portland food community. ExtraMSG has paid for the hosting and has performed the legwork to make it the definitive Portland food resource for the last 4+ years.

Photo by Christine Alicino A FOOD WRITER TO REMEMBER THE LEGENDARY M.F.K. FISHER Heidi Yorkshire For Summer 2008 July 3, 2008, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of writer M.F.K. F

There was an interesting show that aired this morning on San Francisco's KQED about the cocktail renaissance. The segment mainly focused on San Francisco, of course, but there was some lively discussion about general cocktail history and culture, courtesy of the great panel—Dale DeGroff, H Ehrmann of Elixir and our own de

Has anyone had the food at this place? I've heard the spa itself is great, but I couldn't find a review on the food. Thanks all

Usually wouldn't do this, but someone needs to go down there and send us some pics.

Being a Friday, I'm surprised how many places are going to be closed. Please update this list:CLOSED-------------------Pok PokApizza SchollsPodnah'sBiwaTanukiOPEN-------------------Kenny & Zuke's

We came across this oddity while biking around. This small take away is in the back of a quickee mart just south of the Safeway at MLK and Ainsworth.The woman who gave me a menu is Palestianian. Maybe the Mexican part is to cover bases.We didn't try it, so this is just bait for someone.Sandwiches 4.50 to 5

Ah, summer! It’s time for easy meals that are a snap to put together and don’t require turning on the stove. This Tuna & Cannellini Bean Salad is one of our favorites. It takes about half an hour to put together, but only a few of those minutes require actually doing anything. Add some crusty bread, a glass of wi

My sister's boyfriend Mike is a great cook. He's previously veganized meals for me, like an herby whi

For the last time (well, probably not...) when we say MTB, we mean Meet the Brewer, NOT Motor Torpedo Boat... 6-8 p.m. Tuesday July 8th, Green Dragon Bistro & Brewpub, 938 S.E. Ninth Ave.; 503-517-0660 Ben on the brew deck...

The Oregon Craft Beer Month calendar it is a daunting document listing no fewer than 120 separate events --- not counting a lot of the supermarket tastings, sez Brian Butenschoen of the brewers guild. The list below is just...

Hopworks Urban Brewery is pleased to announce the release of a new brew to kick off Oregon Craft Brewers Month. A traditional Bavarian style hefeweizen with notes of clove and bana

South, according to Fort George brewers, is an extremely rich and complex beer, with fruity notes of raspberry, yet dry. This is the brewery’s summer Belgian-style ale,

Oregon Craft Beer Month is so big --- 120 or more events one way or the other --- that you really need a program. And thanks to Don Younger, Lisa Morrison, Chris Crabb and many others, you have the perfect...

I’m currently watching “All About Dung” on The History Channel, which is a fascinating look at the history of human excrement. Join host Monty Halls as he investigates the historical, medical, scientific and evolutionary importance of poop on an excremental safari guaranteed to fascin

Shut up. Seriously. Just shut up.

I am usually not a big soda fan but I almost always am tempted by the pretty glass bottles of Italian Blood Orange Soda, especially when it is hot outside. I think about some in a tall glass of ice (okay, sometimes with a little

The Lunch Lady drives by the former Three Lions Bakery in Old Town all the time (corner of NW 5th and Davis), and a while back we noticed that the place is under construction. We are so thrilled to find out the place is being transformed into a tavern with a local-centric menu! The new place, [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title

We are going to be in Portland for a few days and have never been. We will need dinner Saturday, three meals Sunday and Monday, and a nice farewell breakfast. We are staying near the 700 Block of Alderwood and will be relying primarily on walking. Who is doing the best what locally that we would be fools to miss?

Firefighter Adam Gibson. Photos by Leah Harb PORTLAND FRIDGE Vancouver Fire Dept. Station 81 Lucy Fulton For Summer 2008 The Vancouver Fire Department is made up of nine stations spread out across the rapidly growing city. More

Just so you know, there's been a ton of stuff going on in my world that has precluded regular posting.

Start in the new-ish Greek and Roman wing, walking amongst so many, many figures, so many males busts and statues, in marble and bronse. See a ring made of beryl, a clear aquamarine/blue and tell myself, I

Italians are famous for many things but especially for their food and sense of style. On Monday, July 7th, we'll learn how they combine these two talents in a class, Condimenti! or How to Dress Your Cheese in Style. Ilyse Rathet from Ritrovo Italian Regional Foods will be on

Photo by Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg NewsAnheuser-Busch CEO August Busch IV told investors on Friday June

This cannot continue, friends. Average temperatures should be in the high 80's over the next three months. I don't mind if my daily drinking bottles hang out in the heat, but I'm in a bit of a pickle regarding the bottles I want to cellar. I had some space in a friend's cellar but he went and sold his house, completely disr

WOW! Isn't it great? The internet is alive and well in Portland, Oregon. In the last several months several new websites and blogs about beer have appeared. I am talking about the new Oregon Brewers' Guild site , the new Portland Bee

So with this weekends heat wave I think that summer has finally hit Portland.  I'm not a fan of the hot weather, but I am a fan of busting out the Grill.  

NW Burger 101 NW 2nd Avenue Portland, OR 97205 (503) 219-9447 Map It! Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars   The first time I stumbled upon NW Burger it was very late at night when one of my friends was hungry for a hot dog. This place is pretty much a hole in the wall, but the food is actually not [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title:

Champagne and Strawberries SorbetDairy-Free and Lovin' It!You heard it here first, folks.

Hot! Hot! It is hot in Portland. About 99 Saturday and 95 today (Sunday). Thankfully, we are, hopefully back to the 80’s and 70’s (yay!) this coming week. I am not a fan of hot weather, which is one of

Husband and I are looking for someplace new to go tonight. We want Mexican or Asian (any cuisine) with a nice 'sunny weather' atmosphere. Think Taqueria Nueve or Masu East with the windows open kind of thing. Thoughts? I have entertained ideas of Nuestra Cocina, Ken's Artisan Pizza (random, I know), Saucebox and

Our correspondent Anthony Boutard of Ayers Creek Farm is back with his weekly bulletins,

My new summer cocktail... perhaps...(I really can't be expected to commit this early in the game)

So i haven't been eating much lately....well, new stuff anyways. I've been eating a shitload of Tofurkey Sausages (which, by the way, are currently buy one, get one at Fred Meyers here). But i've also been baking cakes. Three in the last 3 weeks. It's birthday season here, apparently....First, was my friend Corinn's:

July is Oregon Craft Beer Month and the Oregon Brewers Guild is partnering with Oregonlive.com for a unique contest to give one local beer enthusiast a complete Oregon Craft Beer Month Prize Package. The contest officially begins today, Friday, June 27th and runs through Sunday, July

Can't be at the breakfast table with my stepdad and me, wherein he tells me why the Turner show currently at the Met is so astonishing? This, because Tur

Website says they're closed for lunch, due to construction. Is this true for Saturday noons too? 

Here's the good news for me:Because the cafe has limited services I ___________ (fill the blank...)I was able to finally wake up and eat a decent breakfast:

UPDATED: You’d think it was the rainy season, it has been so wet. Everything is fancy here. I’ve never been so full! Tasty, inexpensive, real food for people on the go. It’s the return of the automat, filled with bite-sized burgers, mac & cheese, corn dogs, chicken fritters, grill