Vitaly Paley is putting his Pacific Northwest-centric food philosophy on display in downtown Portland with a pair of new restaurants.
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Beating the odds and competing against the resources of the big chains isn’t easy, but many concept creators have found a formula that works. What are they doing right?
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The idea behind SoBou: Cash in on the lucrative craft cocktail craze and expand the company’s footprint into the tourist-heavy French Quarter.
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It took Jason Stoneburner almost 20 years to assume his first role as executive chef, but his journey to Bastille Cafe and Bar in Seattle has led to a nearly perfect neighborhood restaurant.
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