Feed Me Portland!

I was in New Orleans recently and I had the opportunity to try out some of your recommendations from a while back. Very impressive in general, the eating and drinking in the Crescent City, but you already know that. Just a cou

This is the first part in a series of posts where I grill meat in my backyard. I like grilling. Meat. In my backyard. I’ve got an old, beat up W

Note: This is a new review as of  August 2010. The summary has also been updated with new prices for each restaurant in the Steakhouse Round. You’ll find it here. Not long aft

Laurelhurst Market. Photo by Ron Diggity. Click for his photo stream Every year, Bon Appétit comes out wi

As those living in Portland well know, this "summer" we've been having is quite depressing. It rained this

Prime Rib The new restaurant will have more seating, and a full

Tombo tuna crudo with ice lettuce. The tuna was sliced carpaccio-style, and sprinkled with an herb that gave it an anise-y/juniper note.

So I haven't posted in a while - I've been really busy with my real job (you know, just runni

I think I went on a little unplanned hiatus there. Blame it on the Summer, I guess. Anyway, I’m back! And here’s a wonderful tuna salad from the

Yes, we tent camp. But with a car. And a queen-sized blow-up mattress. And a fully stocked bar. It's just the way we roll.

HEATER ALLEN BEER DINNER 7/ 18 The Hop& Vine 1914 N Killingsworth St. Portland 503-954-3322 $30 Meet Brewer/Owner Rick Allen+enjoy his hand crafted lagers. Menu: Pilsner w/ Smoked Trout … Coastal Common w/ Bacon dressed Kale & a Soft Boile

Coffee cuts the risk of head and neck cancer. According to a study, 4 cups a day cuts your chance by more than 1/3rd. Overall, the risk of developing head and neck cancers was 12 percent lower in people who drank coffee compared with those who didn’t, after accounting for a variety of factors,

Pinot Noir French Oak Barrel Fermented Saison 7/15 Philadelphia’s Steaks & Hoagies 6410 S.E. Milwaukie Ave. Portland 503-239-8544 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meet the Brewer with complimentary tastes and hors d’ oeuvres

The Nell Burger, a Bistro Burger Behemoth The burger started as fair food. It was actually co

Escargot Bordelaise with roast marrow bones. Photo: John Valls

07/09/2010 PUCKERFEST 3 p.m. Belmont Station, 4500 S.E. Stark St., Portland; 503-232-8538 DESCHUTES TASTING 4-7 p.m. Albertsons, 8155 S.W. Hall Blvd., Beaverton; 503-641-5546 UPRIGHT NEW BARREL RELEASE 4:30-9 p.m. Seven with hibiscus, rose hips and rose petals, Upright Brewing, 240 N. Broadway, Portland

RASPBERRY BELGIAN WHEAT RELEASE 7/8 Philadelphia’s Steaks & Hoagies 6410 S.E. Milwaukie Ave. Portland 503-239-8544 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meet the Brewer with complimentary tastes and hors d’ oeuvres

All Month Long MCMENAMINS SAND TRAP. Goonies Anniversary Beers. 11157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart; 503-717-8150 WIDMER GASTHAUS. Rotating collection of special barrel-aged beers. 955 N. Russell, Portland; 503-281-3333 VERTIGO BREWING. $8 Growler Fills and $10 Seasonal Growler Fills. 21420 N.W. Nicholas Ct.

To eat steak in Chilmark is sort of like going to Peter Luger and ordering the fish. It is possible to do such a thing, but why would you? Most of the seafood that we ate while on vacation came from boats like these:

Ah. Something healthy! It may seem to you readers of this blog that I eat totally unhealthy creamy sauces

Last night we were invited to dinner at the home of friends and, as

I wasn’t going to say anything about the Oregonian’s Diner this year, but I’m

I likes me some Italian food. The problem is that I haven't found a great many decent places in town for good Italian grub. Most places seem to go with a "more is better" mentality that doesn't always pan out.We've covered Italian

Tuesdays are

Mmmm...Fajitas. My all-time favorite fajitas are the Cerveza Fajitas from

A few months back I noticed Helen's K

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Soft Shell Crab & Spring Vegetables One of the firs

Pickled Green Strawberries and Bison Carpaccio Trends can go one of two ways: either they get absorbed int

This is a repeat of a very successful promotion a few years ago. This is a good deal for

From the Washington Post: Portland, Ore.: A town where you can eat and drink … and walk it all off Where to eat: You’ve got some tough choices to make, but here are some suggestions to get you started. – According to a readers’ survey at Portlan

I'm not big on destination restaurants. After all, my single must-have on our trip to Maine was

Hallelujah, the sun is finally coming back and it is time to break out the barbecue! Memorial Day Weekend is not far off, so we thought it would be fun to taste some wines that are perfect for serving up with burgers & steaks. Briana Nelson from Young’s Columbia Wines will be here to share samples of Troon

Early Strawberries from Denison Farms April showers seem to have brought May showers, no flowers. B

Echo opened in 2006, and was quickly popular after a lot of positive reviews. After a long series of chefs and more hills and valleys than a roller coaster, a new owner is in place, and though the menu has stay

Hey! We were on vacation last week in California. And, no, no, we didn’t go to The French Laundry (although, I am starting a campaign to do so on our 5th wedding anniversary) b

Our spring this year skipped over the typical two weeks of mid 60's weather and seems to have jumped straight to high 70's. I prefer an actual spring, but when life gives you summer weather, grill. And so one warm evening last week I made lamb kabobs. I rubbed each chink of lamb in olive oil and then dredged each piece in a

Gruner's Beet Pickled Eggs with Horseradish & Chives Every year Share Our Strength lets Portlanders fight hung

The other night my friend Peter came over for dinner. We was supposed to have flown from New Orleans to France, but he said something about a Volcano and he couldn't fly. I can't tell you how many times I've heard that one. Next time I'm late for anything, that's going to be my e

Photo by Ron Dollette, http://saucesupreme.com Nearly fifty restaurants, more than three dozen wine

Everyone knows that well made Bandol is beautiful and age-worthy wine. But the inexpensive red wines of Provence? Even at under $20, these are not exactly popular wines, which makes perfect sense if you think about it. The marquis wine crowd doesn't even know that these wines exist, and the cool-cat wine crowd prefers light

I haven't done a round-up of my latest eating exercises in a long time. Not because the baby is keeping us home, because we've found plenty of opportunity get out while the fat boy sleeps (not counting the hour I spent driving around with him after a meltdown at Red Onion

[Note: This is a mix of April Fools stories and real news. The real stories are at the top of the page, phony stories have their titles crossed out] IS YOUR SUSHI SUSTAINABLE?

Is it possible to drink great wine on a daily basis if you're not rich? I'm talking about wines that cost between $8 and $12 a bottle? I think it it is possible, yes. I've been thinking about this lately because my wine buying budget has been cut in the past year, but also because

Note: this post is a complete re-write of the 2007 review – an ext

Fried Egg and House Sausage Waffle Sandwichwith aged white cheddar and cider kale, served with