I'm nuevo to e-gullet. I have been reading all of the posts, and the portland food scene seems incredible! what a bunch of passionate foodies! I'm also nuevo to Portland, and have dined out quite a bit in the past few months. Fore St, Hugos, 555, Vignola......all decent. Hugo's definitely at the top of the list. 555 doesn't deserve the recognition they have gotten.....good, but not Food and Wine good. And, the owner is NEVER there when we dine there. He is always in the pictures, but never on premise. Fore st, totally overrated. I used to drive to portland to dine there in the late 90's, but now I don't think I would exert the energy to leave my apt and walk across the street for it. Can someone tell me about the new venture up where uffa used to be? Ate at uffa once, and I certainly hope the new place is better. I have heard some great things about the young chef there now. He has some great potential. Never ate at his old place, but heard wonderful things about him and his food. Any insight would be great! dm
