July 2009
July 29, 2009
Lack of Grace
I don't know what to say about Grace, the church turned restaurant on Chestnut Street in downtown Portland. There's been a lot of chatter about this project, articles on its transformation from a neglected worship hall revamped as dining hall.
Continue reading "Lack of Grace"The Best Summer Pie
Don't pass these up at the farmer's markets because their availability is fleeting at best. I'm referring to sour cherries, which when used as the filling for a pie are, in my opinion, the personification of summer. Yes, peach and berry pies also say summer but sour cherries have a unique taste and their season is so short.
Continue reading "The Best Summer Pie"Beyond Boundaries
While this is not the normal purview of this space to comment on topics other than food and dining, there is some connection to cite some observations on the newly opened Residence Inn by Marriot on the Eastern Waterfront. And since my vocation is real estate I feel comfortable connecting my two fields of interest.
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