Whiskey Soda Lounge Sign Up.

We read back in December that Andy Ricker, of Pok Pok, was planning on opening up a bar down the street from his Brooklyn restaurant and now we have tangible evidence.  The sign is up for Whiskey Soda Lounge on Columbia and Kane!  Talk about cornering the market.  The droves that wait nightly for entry to Pok Pok can now go drink and snack at this bar while they wait.  Here's what they say about the Portland sister bar. "Whiskey Soda Lounge is a bar/lounge serving Aahaan Kap Klaem, the drinking food of Thailand." Bring it!

More on Pok Pok...

We've been reading articles regarding Pok Pok, our favorite neighborhood Thai restaurant, lately.  First check out the pic above that we saw on Eater New York.  This was taken on a Saturday night recently and shows a line to get a table stretching down the block before the sun had even set.  This brings us to another article in the NY Times which recently reviewed Pok Pok and gave it two stars (in case you're unfamiliar with the Times restaurant reviews that is good).  These two stars have made the already packed restaurant even harder to get into.  We had called that Saturday night, coincidentally, and the wait was close to 3 hours long.  The third bit of info we heard recently had to do with the fact that they now have outdoor seating, which is cool but apparently doesn't get you a table any faster.  Will we ever be able to enjoy the delicious Thai food again without having to camp out for hours???

Job Hunting?

Are you looking for a job and interested in working in the food industry? Here are a couple places in the neighborhood that are hiring.

Pok Pok, at 127 Columbia Street, is a Portland, Oregon transplant that's getting a lot of buzz. They're known for their Thai style wings and spare ribs and have already opened another location in Manhattan. They're sure to do well. Currently hiring for all positions just stop by and drop off your resume if you're interested.

Treats Truck, currently a food truck but soon to be a storefront at 521 Court Street, is also hiring. They need cafe personnel, bakers, and delivery people. Email resume to info@treatstruck.com

Update on Pok Pok.

Back in October we were very excited to share with you that leases had been signed for a Thai restaurant, Pok Pok, to move into the space at 127 Columbia Street. Well, things are coming along and we wanted to share a little more info, including the photo above of the new signage. Originally a critically acclaimed restaurant that still exists in Portland, Oregon, Pok Pok's cuisine is mainly Northern Thai. It's a lot different from the other Thai restaurants in the neighborhood. They're especially known for their delicious ribs and wings. You can check out the menu from their Portland Restaurant here. Along with the new storefront there was a sign in the window basically telling the neighborhood who they are and that they are happy to be here. We're happy to have you!

Pok Pok comes to Columbia Street

Leases have been signed and we could not be more excited that Pok Pok is coming to the Columbia Waterfront and taking over the old 5Burro space.  It is a great addition to the already thriving area! We can not wait to eat some wings in their backyard!

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Check out the grub here:

http://www.pokpokpdx.com/

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