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November 9, 2017October 26, 2024

Food Writers and Women Chefs in Portland – Eat Their Delicious Food, Then Write About It

Lemon Souffle Cake at Maurice, Portland, OR — *The magical Lemon-Soufflé Pudding Cake at Måurice in downtown Portland.*

Earlier this week, Esquire published an article by Amanda Cohen about women chefs and the media. She is, of course, executive chef and owner of NYC’s Dirt Candy, one of the most influential vegetable-focused restaurants in the U.S. In the article, I’ve Worked in Food for 20 Years. Now You Finally Care About Female Chefs?, Cohen expresses anger and frustration at the media for this: “Women may not have value as chefs, but as victims we’re finally interesting!”

November 3, 2017December 7, 2024

First Look: Sizzle Pie in Portland’s Hollywood District

Sizzle Pie Hollywood's sandwich board in Portland, Oregon's Hollywood District. — *When they mean open late, they mean open late—til 4am Friday and Saturday, 3am the rest of the week*

Yesterday was the first day Sizzle Pie Hollywood was open (soft opening), so we headed over for some slices—and to check out the space.

November 2, 2017December 7, 2024

Goodbye Weekend Breakfast Sandwiches at Fleur de Lis in Portland

Bacon, Cheddar, and tomato egg sandwich — *The excellent egg-cheddar-bacon-tomato breakfast sandwich at Fleur de Lis.*

I was at Fleur de Lis last weekend and learned a few things that were new to me that I thought I’d pass on—from breakfast sandwich to brunch. First, in case you were unaware, the bakery/cafe has been under new management for several months now.

October 25, 2017December 7, 2024

Maya Lovelace of Mae is Opening a New Restaurant in Portland

Fried Chicken at Mae's in Portland — Mae’s superstar fried chicken—lard is your friend! Photo credit: Mae.

This morning Maya Lovelace of Mae fame sent out an email announcing her next project: she’s opening a restaurant. The plan is to open in spring 2018; she is not revealing the restaurant’s name just yet, but rest assured that the food with be Southern comfort.

October 3, 2017November 7, 2025

Sizzle Pie Will Open in Portland Hollywood Atomic Pizza Spot

Out with the old pizza, in with the new.

I’m currently out of town on a “working vacation,” but I still got the news via email from the neighborhood that Sizzle Pie is moving into the old Atomic Pizza space next door to the Hollywood Theatre. Their Instagram account confirms their arrival in late October, and a renovation.