Category Archives: Portland

This Just In: Smallwares Hatches New Restaurant, lil’ wares, in Late May

Chef Johanna Ware Debuts Second Restaurant in Portland, Oregon, Continues Inauthentic Asian in Summertime Patio Lunch Spot FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ­– Chef Johanna Ware of ‘inauthentic Asian’ restaurant Smallwares, is expanding with a new restaurant in Northeast Portland slated to open in late May called lil’ wares. Located across the street from the critically acclaimed…
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Behind the Bar: Portland’s Ultimate Cocktail – Pine Oil Heaven

  On a recent trip to Portland I stopped in at Ración for some food and cocktails. Ración occupies a beautiful space in the west end of downtown and showcases an amazing open kitchen and bar. In addition to the bar being alluring, it is also fully stocked with beautiful and inventive cocktails. On this…
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Portland Legend Steve Smith Passes Away at 65

The Where to Eat Guide team mourns the passing of Portland beverage legend Steven Smith, co-founder of Tazo Tea and force behind Stash Tea Co. and Steven Smith Teamaker.  Mr. Smith is remembered as a visionary in the specialty beverage market, singlehandedly revolutionizing the tea experience for consumers far beyond the Pacific Northwest.  Starbucks acquired…
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Palate Pleaser: The Parish

A parish is a county. According to co-owner Tobias Hogan, he and his business partner Ethan Powell called their Pearl District Cajun eatery The Parish (231 NW 11th Ave.)  - one of the best places in town to enjoy oysters - because they wanted their guests to feel at home. The pair operate two Cajun…
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