The Dialogue: What National Journalists and Food Critics Thought About Our Reporting on a Portland Burger Bar Owner’s Legal Troubles

Last week, WW wrote about the legal troubles behind the closure of Portland burger bar Stanich’s (“A National Treasure,” WW, Nov. 28, 2018.) Thrillist food critic Kevin Alexander had penned a viral mea culpa for killing the restaurant by naming it the best burger in America. But he left a few things out.

Did a Rave Review Really Shut Down Portland Burger Bar Stanich’s? Maybe It Was the Owner’s Legal Troubles.

Last week, a freelance food writer claimed responsibility for“ killing” Stanich’s on Northeast Fremont Street by naming its cheeseburger the best in America on the website Thrillist. The confession went viral. But it wasn’t the full story.

National Food Critic Pens Mea Culpa For “Killing” Portland’s Best Burger Bar

In an article published today, Thrillist food critic Kevin Alexander takes part of the blame for Stanich’s sudden shuttering.

Portland is Still No. 1 in Semifactual Superlatives

We’re still number 1 for semifactual superlatives.

A Burger Fanatic Ate 330 Burgers Across America—Portland Had the Best One