Riffle NW

Restaurants

Here's a Pearl District bombshell: Chef John Gorham — of the Toro Bravo, Tasty N Sons, and Tasty N Alder trio — will open his fourth area concept in the form of a Mediterranean restaurant in the Pearl. The Oregonian brings word that Gorham's Mediterranean Exploration Company will take over the space most recently home to Riffle NW, offering dishes from Israel, Greece, North Africa, and Turkey,...

Breaking news: Tonight will the last night of service for Riffle NW, the 16-month old "catch-inspired" restaurant in the Pearl. Owner Jennifer Quist confirms to Eater that she has decided to move forward with other projects — including a soon-to-be-announced Portland bar with current Riffle bar manager Brandon Josie.

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Jennifer Quist is the self-described "hospitality obsessed" owner of Riffle NW, the catch-inspired seafood restaurant smack dab in the middle of the Pearl District. Prior to the Pearl, Jennifer developed her culinary skills as a private Bay Area caterer, then honed her skills in NYC at Jean-Georges' Mercer Kitchen as well as at the Good Knife catering company before making the move to Saks...

DOWNTOWN—Kenny & Zuke's owner (and sometimes op-ed writer) Ken Gordon has announced the launch of a recurring summertime dinner series that will alternate between K&Z's downtown and Deli Bar locations. Dubbed "Summer Wednesday Nights with Ken," the dinners kick-off June 12 with barbecue, and continue with themes ranging from tapas to "healthy eating" to Italian night. The Oregonian has the full...

Riffle NW is a catch-inspired seafood restaurant in Portland's Pearl District, where guests enjoy dishes influenced by cooking from coastal regions around the world. While the catch is always celebrated, Riffle's menu also has several non-seafood options. Thoughtfully sourced and skillfully prepared, the food and drink is served wherever you want to be: at the bar, at the chef's table, at the...