Friday, June 25, 2010

“Spills” by Margo Majewska

imageWe are pleased to announce a new display of the work of San Francisco artist and friend of the restaurant Margo Majewska at Biwa. Margo’s multi-disciplinary process driven work offers the possibilities of, in her words “new realities,” and “experiences that will enable the viewers to slow down, and to see behind the veil of the customary.”

See more of Margo’s work here

Our New Awning

imageJust in time for summer (!) we are very proud to announce that after waiting three long years, we finally have the nice-looking, substantial & protective awning-of-our-dreams at Biwa!!! Thanks to Brent, Kina & Simone at Constructive Form, the Portland Development Commission, and of course all of you! Please come see it and we hope you enjoy a long, beautiful summer of outdoor dining at Biwa!

Will’s Trip To Japan

imageEarlier this spring we were able to fulfill a longtime goal of ours; sending our chef, Will Harper, on a research trip to Japan (his first!).

From hanging out with business guys (salary-man) over late night chicken sashimi in Tokyo yakitori shops to being repeatedly overwhelmed by the most amazing seasonal kaiseki dinners in Kyoto, Will put together a trip for himself to make any enjoyer of food jealous beyond belief. We have been eating the little dried fishes and sesame furikake that he brought back as souvenirs with almost all of our dinners at home…

It is great having Will back, and we are eagerly waiting to see what his experiences in Japan bring to the kitchen at Biwa.