Review: Higgins Bar
Lazin’ On a Sunny Afternoon – Marshall Manning reviews the bar at Higgins Restaurant [Note: this review is only of the bar area. There is a full review of the entire restaurant here.] Friday was one of...
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The ‘Denga and the ‘Dega – Italian Wines
Over the past few years I haven’t bought much Tuscan wine. Not only have prices been increasing, but the wines have reflected more of a trend towards Californication and new world stylings than to the...
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The Beaus You Love Are The Beaujolais
“Yes, you read that correctly…Beaujolais. I’m not talking about Beaujolais Nouveau, the overproduced wine that’s rushed to market right after the harvest, more as a gimmick and celebration wine than...
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At What Temperature Should Wine Be Served?
Why can’t restaurants get wine temperature right? I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore! “What’s causing this frustration?” you ask. No, it’s not the national debt, not the high price of...
View ArticleNo ‘Pagne, No Gain – All About Champagne
My first column of the year is on Champagne. I know you’re thinking, “What kind of a ninny does an article on Champagne AFTER the biggest Champagne-drinking day of the year?” Well, this kind of ninny...
View ArticleDueling Sommeliers: Take One
By Marshall and Carolyn Manning Here they are, Portland. A veritable pantheon of viniculture mastery … your very own IRON SOMMELIERS: Erica Landon, Sommelier at ten 01 Jamie Garrett, Sommelier at...
View ArticleTen 01 Do-Over
Note: This restaurant is now closed We liked the bar food at Ten 01 just after it opened. The young and very talented chef hovered outside the kitchen, inspecting each dish for perfection. Truly, some...
View ArticleReview: Higgins Bar
Lazin’ On a Sunny Afternoon – Marshall Manning reviews the bar at Higgins Restaurant [Note: this review is only of the bar area. There is a full review of the entire restaurant here.]Friday was one of...
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The Beaus You Love Are The Beaujolais
“Yes, you read that correctly…Beaujolais. I’m not talking about Beaujolais Nouveau, the overproduced wine that’s rushed to market right after the harvest, more as a gimmick and celebration wine than...
View ArticleClik here to view.
At What Temperature Should Wine Be Served?
Why can’t restaurants get wine temperature right?I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore! “What’s causing this frustration?” you ask. No, it’s not the national debt, not the high price of...
View ArticleNo ‘Pagne, No Gain – All About Champagne
My first column of the year is on Champagne. I know you’re thinking, “What kind of a ninny does an article on Champagne AFTER the biggest Champagne-drinking day of the year?” Well, this kind of ninny...
View ArticleDueling Sommeliers: Who’s the Best?
Portlands’ veritable pantheon of viniculture mastery … your very own Iron SommeliersBy Marshall and Carolyn ManningAnd on April 13th, 2007, these masters of wine sat back and watched a private dining...
View ArticleReview: Higgins Bar
Lazin’ On a Sunny Afternoon – Marshall Manning reviews the bar at Higgins Restaurant [Note: this review is only of the bar area. There is a full review of the entire restaurant here.]Friday was one of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Beaus You Love Are The Beaujolais
“Yes, you read that correctly…Beaujolais. I’m not talking about Beaujolais Nouveau, the overproduced wine that’s rushed to market right after the harvest, more as a gimmick and celebration wine than...
View ArticleClik here to view.
At What Temperature Should Wine Be Served?
Why can’t restaurants get wine temperature right?I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore! “What’s causing this frustration?” you ask. No, it’s not the national debt, not the high price of...
View ArticleNo ‘Pagne, No Gain – All About Champagne
My first column of the year is on Champagne. I know you’re thinking, “What kind of a ninny does an article on Champagne AFTER the biggest Champagne-drinking day of the year?” Well, this kind of ninny...
View ArticleDueling Sommeliers: Who’s the Best?
Portlands’ veritable pantheon of viniculture mastery … your very own Iron SommeliersBy Marshall and Carolyn ManningAnd on April 13th, 2007, these masters of wine sat back and watched a private dining...
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