About this episode
When the pandemic hit, many food writers stopped sharing their negative takes and focused on what could be celebrated at local restaurants. But late last year, Willamette Week published a controversial critique of a new restaurant that captured the food scene’s attention. Is the Portland food scene ready for critical or bad reviews? We ask two top critics: Michael Russell from the Oregonian and Brooke Jackson-Glidden from Eater Portland. Links from today’s episode: Michael’s Grand Fir Brewing review: https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2023/03/grand-fir-can-be-a-great-beer-restaurant-as-a-brewpub-the-food-needs-work-review.html Brooke’s essential Portland restaurants: https://pdx.eater.com/maps/38-best-portland-oregon-restaurants Blowback to Willamette Week’s critique of Kann: https://www.wweek.com/news/2022/11/22/readers-roast-our-restaurant-critics-pan-of-kann/ Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Still want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise .