February 12th, 2010
I'm in the process of moving back to Vancouver, Washington. Because some may not know, let me explain that Vancouver is really just a suburb of Portland. You cross a river (the mighty Columbia) and booya, you're there. The river crossing is actually the most annoying part. There's only 2 bridges that go over there (the othe
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I'm glad Evan took the challenge of writing that last blog post. You should all know by now th
Part one A through M. Part two is here
Portland is well-known for great beers, coffee, and quality European style artisan breads, yet we also boast a very large choice of sweet shops, pa
I've been to the Rheinlander in the past, but it's been at least 10 years since my last visit. I went at the suggestion of a friend recently on a nice Saturday evening, expecting to take advantage of the early dinner menu, which really isn't much cheaper than the real menu but is presented as a bargain option.I
Gotta be careful here. As a food blog, we are not too distant a cousin to sites like Yelp and Urbanspoon, which allow you to look for quick info on eateries in whatever location you are. It seems that most of
Seems like everyone is weighing in on all of the best places to eat and drink in Vancouver, BC during the
Sean and Craig at Beermongers are taking advantage of the St. Valentine's Day weekend to showcase how well beer can stand up to wine as a beverage that complements food:
Forget the roses this Valentine’s Day and seek out a bottle of Hum liqueur. This garnet-hued spirit is the brainchild of Chicago bartender and advanced sommelier Adam Seger, who has spent nearly two...
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I have a friend whose son, now in his 20s, will not eat leftovers. He ca
It’s comforting to experience and blog about events we’re having the fortune to experience for the second time in 2010, as we’re well into our second year here. Like with the recent Oregon Truffle Festival and tonight’s Fungal Feast, also in Eugene, which we again attended this year with our mycologi
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I frequently post little tidbits of news on Twitter and Facebook, but promptly forget to put them on the site. I’m going to clean out my news inbox now.
Dovetail Bakery has opened at NE 31st and Alberta. I’m told they used to be be in the wholesale baking business in St. Johns. According to my source, the