Archive for 2010
Gift Certificate Holiday Promotion
Dec 7th, 2010It is that time of year when we are hoping to express our appreciation to those of our customers who keep coming back! Since our gift certificate promotion of last season was so successful we decided to repeat it. The … Continue reading
DC power dining
Oct 26th, 2010Truly the trip was arranged to attend a very important wedding for a very special friend of ours. We managed to pack every other minute with shear indulgence. Continue reading
Best of summer
Aug 14th, 2010We are doing more cheese boards on the deck this summer, despite the clouds. Continue reading
SUMMER
Jun 9th, 2010For most people summer is a time to take long walks on the beach, sip wine on the deck and enjoy being outdoors. For Lenore and me those activities are Continue reading
FAMILY MEAL GETS COMPETITIVE!
Jun 7th, 2010The concept of a family meal is not new. Staff members eating together prior to dinner service is part of the kitchen culture. It bonds us and gives the opportunity to discuss service, new ideas and just get caught up … Continue reading
FRONT PAGE OF THE TRAVEL SECTION OF SUNDAY’S OREGONIAN
Jun 6th, 2010So don’t hesitate to ask if we have space–most likely we do. Continue reading
HAPPY EASTER!
Apr 4th, 2010PHOTO on recipe page! Continue reading
A Productive Day
Mar 30th, 2010I finally feel like I am getting traction with our goal to get some products to market. I found a local chef / manufacturer today who has similar ideals and philosophy. He will take a look at our spice blends, … Continue reading
TAKING A BREAK
Mar 28th, 2010I know it sounds weird that we take a break exactly when Portland schools are on break–presuming lots of people will migrate to the beach, and that’s good for business. Actually we had planned to go a week earlier but … Continue reading
words
Mar 5th, 2010“dis put ta’ tion,” noun- the act of disputing or debating; verbal controversy; discussion or debate. Continue reading
new beginnings
Feb 28th, 2010Lenore used to teach high school. She told me how each year meant a new beginning because the student were new, of course, and her curriculum could be rewritten for a fresh start. She’d keep what worked and dreaming up … Continue reading
It’s busy but slow here
Feb 14th, 2010Just realized it has been long since I wrote in this blog. I promised Lenore I would write at least once a week. Then she got me signed up for Facebook and while she was there we did a page … Continue reading
