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  • Saffron Colonial: Controversial North Portland restaurant changes name

    04/08/2016 8:49:43 PM PDT · by hiho hiho · 61 replies
    OregonLive ^ | April 8, 2016 | Samantha Bakall
    A North Portland restaurant that sparked outrage, protests and drew criticism for weeks for its historical associations with English colonialism has changed its name. The month-old Saffron Colonial, opened by Portland native Sally Krantz, will now be known as the British Overseas Restaurant Corporation, or "BORC" for short. -- Controversy quickly broke out over the Saffron Colonial name and menu, which included a Plantation Punch. At least two protests gathered outside the restaurant, hoping to force Krantz to change the name. Vendors such as Ristretto Roasters and Steven Smith Teamaker cut ties with the restaurant. --- In an email Friday,...