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Foster-Powell Just Got a New Cocktail Spot Mixing Up Foster Burger and Vegan Barbecue

The design features modish light fixtures, orderly spirit shelves and the original painting of South Jersey racing legend Steve Elias by in-house artist Juan Casas.

The Oddfather: Omerta, Portland’s New Old Italian Spot, is a Weird One

Omerta slathers itself in the red sauce of tradition, embracing the candlelit quirks of Italian fine dining in the spirit of a folklorist seeking to preserve the ancient customs of an endangered culture.

How Much Are Portland Bartenders and Servers Making? The Answer Will Apparently Surprise You.

This is a town where food and drink dominate the economy. Bartenders and servers are Portland’s middle class every bit as much as the much-touted creatives of the tech economy.

Interurban is the Marrow-Fueled Gastropub Portland Always Needed

Interurban has come into its own as a roundly excellent gastropub with top-tier draft beer, excellent cocktails, and food that pairs well with both.

Massive Two-Story Karaoke Bar Opening on Northeast Broadway

Northeast Broadway is about to get a huge new two-story bar with private/public karaoke bar.

Lardo Partner Alleges Breach of Contract, Sues for $9 Million

The fight over the Lardo sandwich chain just got its stakes raised in a mighty way. This afternoon, Lardo stakeholder Ramzy Hattar filed a $9 million lawsuit in Multnomah County Circuit Court, alleging business partners Kurt Huffman and Rick Gencarelli improperly diverted funds from Lardo’s Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard and westside locations to other enterprises. Hattar already filed suit … Continue reading Lardo Partner Alleges Breach of Contract, Sues for $9 Million

28 Reasons to Love Portland Right Now: Part V

Reasons to Love Portland Right Now, numbers 18 through 22.

Kurt Huffman Sued in $1.6 Million Battle for Control of Lardo Sandwich Chain

BY JAYCE WAGNER and MATTHEW KORFHAGE Some of the biggest players in Portland restaurants are warring in court over ownership of the Lardo sandwich chain. Restaurant investor Ramzy Hattar is suing ChefStable owner Kurt Huffman and Lardo chef Rick Gencarelli for control of the Lardo restaurants on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard and Southwest Washington Street. Hattar wants … Continue reading Kurt Huffman Sued in $1.6 Million Battle for Control of Lardo Sandwich Chain

Frice Pastry Is Closing

Apparently it’s November that’s the cruelest month. Frice Pastry will bake its last canelé—at least for a while—on Saturday, Nov. 14. This comes as part of a raft of beloved food-spot closings, following news that Pizza Maria and Cocotte also end their runs this month. Frice—the little French-influenced pastry shop run by former St. Jack pastry chef … Continue reading Frice Pastry Is Closing

Bar Review: Fortune Bar

Fortune is now one thing and one thing only: a white-walled Old Town canvas for DJs.

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