IN THE NEWS: The Oregonian’s David Sarasohn reviews Veritable Quandary (1220 S.W. First Ave.; 503-227-7342; www.veritablequandary.com), while Christina Melander features DeCarli Restaurant (4545 S.W. Watson Ave., Beaverton; 503-641-3223), and Karen Brooks reports on the Dec. 31 closing of chef Thomas Hurley’s haute cuisine restaurant Hurley’s. He is turning his full-time focus to Seattle, where he owns the critically acclaimed Coupage, which opened in late 2006. oregonlive.com … New York-based blogger Andrea Strong’s TheStrongBuzz.com posts a Feaster’s Guide to Portland, including Paley’s Place (12 NW 21st Avenue, 503-243-2403). … Willamette Week’s Ashley Griffin reviews frozen yogurt spot Bleuet (1019 NW 23rd Ave., 295-5981). wweek.com … The Mercury’s Alison Hallett reviews Virgo & Pisces (500 NW 21st, 517-8855). portlandmercury.com

Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Filed under: Portland Restaurants | Tags: Bleuet, DeCarli, Hurley's closed, Paley's Place, Thomas Hurley, Veritable Quandary, Virgo and Pisces |