Eater Portland: All Posts by Michael Benjamin ThelinThe Portland Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2009-12-02T21:59:36-08:00https://pdx.eater.com/authors/michael-benjamin-thelin/rss2009-12-02T21:59:36-08:002009-12-02T21:59:36-08:00Coleman on Cajun, Meat Mavens, Violetta Goes Boom
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<p>·<a href="http://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/the-other-side/Content?oid=1921996">Patrick Coleman on Le Bistro Montage</a> [Portland Mercury]<br>·<a href="http://blogs.wweek.com/news/2009/12/02/merry-meatmas-olympic-provisions-is-open-for-biz/">The Merry Meat of Olympic Provisions</a> [Willamette Week]<br>·<a href="http://www.byronbeck.com/home/250-foodie-news-violetta-adds-new-meaning-to-restaurant-boom.html">Violetta: Delayed Again </a>[Byron Beck]</p>
https://pdx.eater.com/2009/12/3/6751499/coleman-on-cajun-meat-mavens-violetta-goes-boomMichael Benjamin Thelin2009-12-01T00:42:50-08:002009-12-01T00:42:50-08:00Winter Pub Fun, Afrique Bistro, Randall on Wine
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<p>·<a href="http://blog.oregonlive.com/thebeerhere/2009/11/as_the_dark_rainy_season_desce.html%20">In the Winter Dark, See the Light at PDX Pubs</a> [Oregon Live]<br>·<a href="http://www.portlandmercury.com/food/Section?oid=22213">Coleman versus Africa</a> [Portland Mercury]<br>·<a href="http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2009/12/the_wine_world_according_to_ra.html">The World According to Randall Graham</a> [Food Day]<br>·<a href="http://byronbeck.com/home/246-jingle-balls-monday-notorious-noel-just-a-week-away-jupiter-gets-into-the-spirits.html">Hotel Jupiter's Distillery Row Package</a> [Byron Beck] </p>
https://pdx.eater.com/2009/12/1/6751725/winter-pub-fun-afrique-bistro-randall-on-wineMichael Benjamin Thelin2009-11-25T02:08:37-08:002009-11-25T02:08:37-08:00Nel Centro Reviewed Again, Ways to Eat Turkey
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<p>·<a href="http://wweek.com/editorial/3603/13390/">Ben Waterhouse Takes Shine to Nel Centro Brunch</a> [Willamette Week]<br>·<a href="http://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/side-dish-domination/Content?oid=1854416">Coleman’s Turkey Day Recipe Round-up</a> [Portland Mercury]<br>·<a href="http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/">Eat Fabulously This Thanksgiving</a> [The Oregonian]</p>
https://pdx.eater.com/2009/11/25/6751993/nel-centro-reviewed-again-ways-to-eat-turkeyMichael Benjamin Thelin2009-11-20T01:51:22-08:002009-11-20T01:51:22-08:00Lisa Schroeder on The Today Show
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<p>Thanksgiving pre-funk: Portland’s own first lady of comfort food <strong><a href="http://www.mothersbistro.com/mom.html">Chef Lisa Schroeder</a></strong> of downtown mainstays <a href="http://www.realgoodfood.com/mothers.html">Mother’s Bistro</a> and <a href="http://mamamiatrattoria.com/">Mama Mia Trattoria</a> will appear on <strong><a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/">The Today Show</a></strong> on November 25th, the eve of Thanksgiving. In a true calorie-forward holiday spirit, <strong>Schroeder </strong>will promote her just-released book <em>Mother’s Best </em>(Taunton Press) by making warm apple crisp in front of 5.5 million or so NBC viewers during the 9am hour—all while <strong>Ann Curry</strong> prepares pear hazelnut crisp and <strong>Al Roker</strong> takes a stab at something called peach almond. </p> <p><strong>Schroeder</strong> will spend the entire holiday weekend in her native New York City, also appearing on <strong>QVC</strong> Sunday before heading back home for some Portland gigs, which include a book signing at <strong>Powell’s</strong> on Sunday December 6th, and a class dubbed Comfort Food 101 at <strong>Sur La Table</strong> on Wednesday the 16th. </p>
https://pdx.eater.com/2009/11/20/6752607/lisa-schroeder-on-the-today-showMichael Benjamin Thelin2009-11-19T08:12:16-08:002009-11-19T08:12:16-08:00Gorham's Brunch Spot in Cafe Wonder Space?
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<p><a href="http://www.byronbeck.com/home/242-closer-than-you-think-will-tasty-and-sons-take-over-cafe-wonder.html"><strong>Byron Beck</strong> chimes in</a> on what may in fact be the undisclosed location of <strong>John Gorham's</strong> forthcoming brunch spot. Will <strong><a href="http://pdx.eater.com/archives/2009/11/18/toro-bravo-take-two.php">Tasty & Sons</a> </strong>take over <strong>Cafe Wonder</strong>? That's the rumor, says the sultan of scoop. Owners of other restaurants (including beloved <strong><a href="http://www.portlandmonthlymag.com/eat-and-drink/articles/restaurants-1109/6/">Bunk Sandwiches</a></strong>) have kicked <strong>Cafe Wonder's</strong> tires in the past. </p>
https://pdx.eater.com/2009/11/19/6752541/gorhams-brunch-spot-in-cafe-wonder-spaceMichael Benjamin Thelin2009-11-19T04:16:01-08:002009-11-19T04:16:01-08:00Mondok! Ricker! Huffman! New PDX Burger Bar Coming!!!
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<p>Chefs <strong>Daniel Mondok</strong> of the temporarily shuttered <a href="http://pdx.eater.com/archives/2009/10/28/postfire-sel-gris-to-be-closed-for-even-longer.php">Sel Gris</a> and<a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/31505301#31505301"> <strong>Andy Ricker</strong></a> (<strong>Pok Pok</strong>, <strong>Ping</strong>) are teaming with <strong>Kurt Huffman</strong> of <strong><a href="http://www.oregonlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2008/09/pokpok_owner_and_weiden_kenned.html">ChefStable</a></strong> to open <strong>Foster Burger</strong> in the former home of <strong><a href="http://wweek.com/editorial/3409/10200/">Cava</a> </strong>at 53rd and SE Foster this January. </p> <p>The menu will be simple and inexpensive with good beef, hand cut fries, salads, milk shakes, and a full bar. The 48 seat dining room will add another 50 seats outdoor on the smoking patio to be open year-round. Huffman's <strong>ChefStable</strong> is also partners in the forthcoming <strong><a href="http://pdx.eater.com/archives/2009/10/30/gruner-opening-date-revealed.php">Gruner</a></strong>, the first <strong>Chris Israel </strong>restaurant to open in Portland in 15 years. <strong>Gruner</strong> debuts in December. </p>
https://pdx.eater.com/2009/11/19/6752569/mondok-ricker-huffman-new-pdx-burger-bar-comingMichael Benjamin Thelin2009-11-19T01:13:23-08:002009-11-19T01:13:23-08:00Alu Round Deux, Nel Centro Reviewed, Eggo Shortage Looms
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<p>·<a href="http://wweek.com/editorial/3602/13355/">Alu, Take Two</a> [Willamette Week] <br>·<a href="http://blogs.wweek.com/news/2009/11/17/top-chef-in-portland-finally/">Top Chef in Portland</a> [Willamette Week]<br>·<a href="http://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/the-good-old-days/Content?oid=1854418">Coleman Reviews Nel Centro</a> [Portland Mercury]<br>·<a href="http://eater.com/archives/2009/11/19/eggo-waffle-shortage-predicted-for-2010.php">Running Out of Eggos?</a> [Eater National]<br></p>
https://pdx.eater.com/2009/11/19/6752615/alu-round-deux-nel-centro-reviewed-eggo-shortage-loomsMichael Benjamin Thelin2009-11-17T02:34:32-08:002009-11-17T02:34:32-08:00Garden State 2.0, Manning Reviewed, Old but Good
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<p>Image Courtesy of <a href="http://foodcartsportland.com/">Food Carts Portland </a></p> <p>·<a href="http://www.oregonlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2009/11/standout_food_cart_garden_stat.html%20">Garden State to Open Second Cart</a> [Oregon Live]<br>·<a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/book-reviews/the-adaptable-feast-by-ivy-manning-book-review-2009-101566">Ivy Manning’s The Adaptable Feast Reviewed</a> [The Kitchn]<br>·<a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/the-portland-supper-club">PDX Chefs as Fashion Models</a> [Mens Journal]<br></p>
https://pdx.eater.com/2009/11/17/6752919/garden-state-2-0-manning-reviewed-old-but-goodMichael Benjamin Thelin2009-11-13T01:31:22-08:002009-11-13T01:31:22-08:00MacLarty Moves, Olympic Debuts, A New Lucky Lab
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<p>· <a href="http://www.oregonlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2009/11/platter_1.html">Michael Zusman on Olympic Provisions</a> [The Oregonian]<br>· <a href="http://www.byronbeck.com/home/233-this-and-that-busse-flew-the-coop-a-hemingway-heads-to-pdx-and-roux-goes-to-the-dogs.html">Lucky Lab To Land in Former Roux Space</a> [Byron Beck]<br>· <a href="http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com/">Ace Chef Troy MacLarty Heads Back To NOPO</a> [Portland Food and Drink]</p>
https://pdx.eater.com/2009/11/13/6753313/maclarty-moves-olympic-debuts-a-new-lucky-labMichael Benjamin Thelin2009-11-11T07:32:27-08:002009-11-11T07:32:27-08:00Brewpub Business Booms
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<p>Despite what has been the worst economy for new restaurant ventures in decades, the <em>Portland Business Journal</em> reports the Rose City's thirst for beer has still not been sated. Portland is already said to be home to more breweries than any place on Earth, and 15 new brewpubs have opened in 2009 or will open in 2010, says the Biz Journal. One such watering hole is <strong><a href="http://blog.oregonlive.com/thebeerhere/2009/11/steinbart_oregon_brew_crew_hos.html">Coalition Brewing</a></strong>, which will set up shop in the space formerly home to Noble Rot on SE 28th and Ankeny Street. </p> <p><br>·<a href="http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2009/11/09/story1.html">Brewpubs On Tap </a>[Portland Business Journal] </p>
https://pdx.eater.com/2009/11/11/6753511/brewpub-business-boomsMichael Benjamin Thelin