IN THE NEWS: Willamette Week’s Krista Stryker reports that Portland-based Stumptown Coffee set the record for the highest amount of money paid to a coffee farmer/producer in Bolivia , coming in at $21.20 a pound. Earlier this year, Stumptown set the record in Colombia, paying $19.20 per pound , and also in Nicaragua, paying $47.06 per pound. “That’s per pound, folks,” Stryker writes. “Most coffee farmers are paid between $1.80 and $3.00 per pound , if that. This year’s pricey coffee was purchased through Cup of Excellence, a nonprofit program that rewards farmers for cup quality.” wweek.com … The Mercury’s Alison Hallett reviews Tandoor Indian Kitchen (406 SW Oak, 243-7777). portlandmercury.com … The Oregonian details the upcoming openings of Tondero (838 S.W. Park Ave.; 503-222-4512, Dec. 5) and Chayote Grill (915 S.W. Second Ave., before year’s end). Roger Porter reviews Pinocchio (1005 SW Park Ave., Portland, 503.595.2227, www.pinocchiobarandrestaurant.com), while John Foyston considers Green Dragon Bistro & Brewpub (928 S.E. Ninth Ave.; 503-517-0660, www.pdxgreendragon.com). oregonlive.com

Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

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