Biting Commentary - June 2013

Brewmaster Dave Campbell revives a lost-beer style

Otto's had it with Chinatown

Cumin lamb, Sichuan wonton and some lost-in-translation items such as "beauty hoof."

And what's up with the kotteri ramen?

Does bacon make everything better? Or at least desserts?

Pick these up for a summer afternoon tea

Sandwiched in the old Department of Transportation building, an easygoing bar part-owned by Don Murphy of Murphy's Bar and Grill.

This week, Arancino officially opened its fine-dining, prix-fixe menu concept

My go-to bowl at Shirokiya's Yataimura

A documentary following four friends as they attempt to pass the notoriously difficult master sommelier exam

Breaking up the blue rock to install any underground utilities has made the work take ten times as long as planned.

Mango and rhubarb crisp, lychee, and seafood specials

Alan Wong's offers tantalizing options that might pull dad away from the grill. Plus, there's beerfest at the Moana Surfrider

The launch of a new series

Whole Ox debuts a Saturday night late night menu with beer-friendly, $10-and-under eats.

Among Stage's more sophisticated desserts, the cotton candy brings out the children in us.

Christian Self's new bar, a new brewery and free doughnuts

Lacks the sex appeal of Rinka, but delivers solid comfort food

Father's day is Sunday June 16

Find Stumptown and Hawaii coffees brewed to order, plus Japanese method iced coffee