02.29.08
Shoefly Warehouse Sale
After you've hit up Nolita, head over to Shoefly for a major warehouse sale that starts today! Get up to 70% off select items between now and March 2nd at their Pearl location (718 NW 11th Ave.).
02.29.08
Leap Over to Nolita!
Only a few hours left to cash in on Nolita's Leap Day sale (we had to give ourselves a head-start before sharing the good news!).
Today, and today only, get 20% off the entire store in celebration of Leap Day.
And speaking of Nolita, you might want to bookmark their new blog to stay in the loop on future sales and fashion trends.
02.21.08
Good Day Oregon Broadcasts Live from Ten 01
If you're near a TV this morning, tune to morning show Good Day Oregon (ch. 12) between 5-9 a.m.
The show is broadcasting live from Ten 01 restaurant in the Pearl District, featuring bartender Kelley Swenson and pastry chef Jeff McCarthy. Kelley and Jeff are spending the morning making a variety of pear delights, including cocktails and sorbets, all in support of the local pear growing industry (Pear Bureau Northwest).
If you're in the area, drop by and say hi... and join us for a pear cocktail! (It's ok to start drinking at 6 a.m. if fruit is involved, right?)
02.14.08
Olea Earns High Marks in Oregonian Review
Today's Oregonian features a favorable review of Olea restaurant in the Pearl District.
Reviewer David Sarasohn writes:
Service is admirable, helpful and engaging. The space is attractively designed with high-ceilinged stained-glass appointments and a copper still, but the lighting is too low to appreciate the surroundings. In a restaurant touch now as fashionable as butternut squash, diners huddle around table candles trying to make out the menu.
Olea follows its own direction, mostly within the western Mediterranean basin, and goes some interesting places -- as well as some dead ends. But it's usually a trip worth making. Just follow the sign of the horizontal pizza.
Nice to see Olea getting some fresh recognition... now we're craving their pizza!
02.14.08
Fratelli Gets Some Love from KGW
KGW entertainment reporter Drew Carney spent Valentine's morning at his favorite romantic restaurant: Fratelli in the Pearl. Click here to watch!
02.13.08
My Sweet Valentine
In preparation for Valentine's Day, we stopped by Cupcake Jones last night. As usual, owners Lisa and Peter were a delight to chat with. We placed two orders for Valentine's Day and checked out their featured flavors... hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows...chocolate dipped strawberry... cherry cheesecake! (One order for our Valentine, one order for us... couldn't resist!)
If you want to grab some cupcakes for your Valentine, or you just want to treat yourself, call in your order soon! Lisa already had a huge stack of orders for tomorrow, so they'll be baking overtime to meet demand.
Cupcake Jones is located at 307 NW 10th Ave. in the Pearl District. To order ahead, call 503-222-4404.
02.05.08
Lunchtime at Mercato
We stopped by the new Mercato to try them out for lunch today. Upon entering, we were met with a chorus of hellos. Six different people must have greeted us... the staff was quite friendly.
The restaurant's decor and set-up is pretty cool. As you walk through the front door, the menu is displayed on overhead flat panel TVs. Or, if you're blind and constantly squinting like us, they have paper menus.
Diners can pick from fresh sandwiches, salads, pastries or gelato from the deli case, or choose from a nice selection of pastas, pizzas and entrees. You place your order and pay at the counter, then find a seat in the hip cafeteria-like setting and they bring your order to you. The restaurant has a cute arrangement of soft chairs, if you'd prefer not to sit a table - perfect for grabbing a cup of coffee and pastry. They also have an open kitchen and row of seating nearby if you want to see the kitchen at work.
The atmosphere seems like it could be a big lunchtime draw for the local work crowd, whether you're going with a group or want a spot to grab a bite and bring your laptop (which we did, and for once MetroFI internet access actually worked).
There was no wait time to order, the food came out fast, and it was just a very friendly environment all around. (Hopefully this friendly, quick lunch won't change once these guys get busy!)
We went with a safe pick, Margherita Pizza. It was quite good. This phone picture doesn't do it justice...
If you're looking try something new in the Pearl, Mercato is definitely worth checking out. The restaurant is located at 904 NW Couch St. in the Pearl District.
02.04.08
Celebrate Valentine's Day at L'Heure Bleue
Bluehour is opening its private dining room, L'Heure Bleue, for a special Valentine's Day dinner on Thursday, Feb. 14. In L'Heure Bleue's intimate, candlelit setting, guests will enjoy a romantic five-course dinner fit for the occasion. The menu looks amazing... oysters, caviar, lobster... need we say more?
The restaurant is offering two seatings - one at 6:30 p.m. and another at 8:30 p.m. The cost is $85 per person. Call 503-226-3394 for reservations. Check out the menu after the jump...
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