Friday, January 17, 2014

Bread & Brew: Roman Candle

Roman Candle Baking is a bakery, coffee shop, breakfast, lunch and dinner spot and pizzeria.
Where do I start?
Roman Candle Adds Fireworks to Division

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Zamorna: A Gothic Serial in Ten Parts

In a radical change of pace from restaurant reviews, I am halfway through a faux-Victorian story of exchanged identities, based on my obsession with the Bronte family. I'm writing it for a website called Serealities that publishes genre fiction in serial form, with an interactive component: at the end of each episode, readers vote on what will happen next.
Here's a link to the current episode:
ZAMORNA: EPISODE SIX

It includes a brief explanation of what's happened so far.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Bread & Brew: La Taq

What happens when a barbecue master opens a taqueria? Find out at La Taq.
Brisket Bridges Gap
Portland Tribune, December 19, 2013

Friday, November 22, 2013

Bread & Brew review: Sok Sab Bai

Here's my review of a Cambodian restaurant built into an Old Portland house in Southeast Portland:
Cambodian Comfort Food: Chicken Skins
Portland Tribune, Nov. 21, 2013

Thursday, November 21, 2013

An Oregon-based company is one of several around the country that are developing what they believe will be a better nuclear reactor. Instead of one massive generator, a plant would consist of small modular reactors that could be manufactured off-site.
Here's my piece for the Portland Tribune:
PDX Firm Seeks Nuclear Revival

Monday, October 14, 2013

Din Din Supper Club: Interesting, Fun, Recommended

The September edition of Din Din Supper Club was a collaboration with artist Holly Andres.
Here's my review:
Din Din Themes About More Than Food
Portland Tribune, October 10, 2013
If you go in October, it will be a completely different experience — I'd love to hear about it!