Renovation Under Way for Popular Downtown Eatery

The new Mother’s Bistro restaurant location features a main dining area overlooking an open kitchen. (Josh Kulla/DJC) When Lisa Schroeder opened Mother’s Bistro in 2000, she may not have imagined that the restaurant would become popular enough to outgrow its space in downtown Portland’s historic Concord Building. Fast forward to 2018, however, and she and her eatery [ … ]

Top 10 Brunch Restaurants and Best Breakfast in Portland

LAST UPDATED OCTOBER 6, 2018 IN FOOD GUIDES, USA BY AMAR HUSSAIN A friendly city renowned for great beer, fabulous food, funky shops and bohemian neighbourhoods, Portland is always intriguing and entertaining, and a real feast for the senses. Breakfast in this town is never dull and there are plenty of cafes, diners and restaurants [ … ]

Mother’s moving to new Portland locale in November: ‘We’ve officially outgrown the space’

by KATU Staff / Wednesday, August 1st 2018 PORTLAND, Ore. – A longtime favorite in Portland’s culinary scene is moving after nearly two decades at its current downtown location. Mother’s Bistro and Bar owner Lisa Schroeder announced Wednesday that they will be moving down the street, opening back up inside of the Embassy Suites in [ … ]

Portland Vegan Food Weekend

updated on December 6, 2017  /  By Barbara & Jon Portland Vegan and Plant-Based Restaurants Portland Vegan are two words that should go together. Known as a foodie culture, Portland is also a progressive community embracing current and forward looking trends. Being vegan and eating a healthy plant-based lifestyle are things we choose to do [ … ]

The 7 Best Portland Brunch Spots

These PDX brunch spots will make you wish every day was the weekend. By Nathan Isaacs  /  Sept. 12, 2017 Mother’s Bistro & Bar Mother’s Bistro & Bar in downtown Portland is “undeniably amazing,” says Ryan Lettier, concierge at the Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland. Mother’s is the place to go for those special family occasions [ … ]

Here are the Winners of the Best of Portland Readers’ Poll 2017

By Alie Kilts  |  Published July 12, 2017, Updated November 9, 2017 You voted and picked your winners! Check out who’s the best of the best in PDX. The results of the 2017 Best of Portland Readers’ Poll presented by New Seasons Market are finally in! Look out for your favorite spots in the city below. [ … ]

Gerry Frank’s picks: Favorite places for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Updated Jan 09, 2019; Posted Apr 28, 2017 The Oregonian/OregonLive (Brent Wojahn/2011) Breakfast is the most important meal of the day; it sets the tone and jumpstarts your day. But, who’s to say lunch and dinner aren’t just as important. Here are some of my favorites: Mother’s Bistro & Bar (212 S.W. Stark Street, Portland; [ … ]