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Saffron Colonial: Controversial North Portland restaurant changes name
OregonLive ^ | April 8, 2016 | Samantha Bakall

Posted on 04/08/2016 8:49:43 PM PDT by hiho hiho

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.

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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.

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In an email Friday, Krantz shared why she changed the restaurant's name:

My intention in opening this restaurant was not to be divisive, exclusionary or hierarchal. I have no interest in recreating colonialism, racial prejudice or bias.

My journey has always pointed towards inclusion, discussion and sharing of all viewpoints. I have spent 20 years traveling and absorbing lots of different cultures, not just through business, but also through literature, architecture, art, and of course, food. As a chef, this is critical. My direction in life has always been about exploring and celebrating other cultures, learning about them and trying to express this co-mingling through food.

Clearly the name Saffron Colonial did not convey this, but rather became divisive, which was not the intent. I have never had a problem changing the name, but also wanted to take some time to develop the right name. I feel B.O.R.C. reflects both what I am trying to do with the food and will not separate us, but will hopefully allow us to move forward together.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Local News; Society
KEYWORDS: borc; bork
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To: hiho hiho

So Saffron colonial got Bork’d?


41 posted on 04/08/2016 11:33:59 PM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: hiho hiho

What a complete bunch of idiots the race hustlers are.

Thanks Obama for setting race relations back at least 50 years.


42 posted on 04/08/2016 11:35:53 PM PDT by Bullish (Face it, insanity is just not presidential.x)
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To: alexander_busek

Bookmark


43 posted on 04/08/2016 11:51:44 PM PDT by publius911 (IMPEACH HIM NOW evil, stupid, insane ignorant or just clueless, doesn't matter!)
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To: Bubba Gump Shrimp

If you have a Trader Joe’s nearby go there. Their saffron is quite affordable.


44 posted on 04/08/2016 11:55:37 PM PDT by 31R1O
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To: FreedomPoster

Never shop at Penzy’s. It is owned by a liberal who uses his catalog to bash conservatives. He even used his catalog to bash Scott Walker.


45 posted on 04/08/2016 11:58:12 PM PDT by LukeL
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To: 31R1O

Well, we do, and I’m going to check it out, thanks mate!


46 posted on 04/09/2016 12:14:09 AM PDT by Bubba Gump Shrimp (#NeverTrump = #AlwaysHillary!)
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To: Robert DeLong

“I wonder what they will start calling Colonial style homes. Selling real estate in some areas of the country might get rather difficult.’

“New England Traditional.”


47 posted on 04/09/2016 12:27:47 AM PDT by Fai Mao
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To: Fai Mao

my colonial house has a master bedroom.
ruh ro.


48 posted on 04/09/2016 12:44:24 AM PDT by Palio di Siena
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To: hiho hiho

guess he got BORCed


49 posted on 04/09/2016 2:17:00 AM PDT by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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To: The Continental Op; Grams A

In 50 years, all restaurants will be named Taco Bell anyway.


50 posted on 04/09/2016 2:34:27 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: Bubba Gump Shrimp

Realize that you use maybe $3-4 worth in a dish that feeds 6-8, when using it to flavor a paella. It’s just not that big a deal.


51 posted on 04/09/2016 3:09:24 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: LukeL

That was the one time I’ve been in there. I buy most of my spices at the local international grocery store, it is huge and all kinds of awesome. Has an island that’s maybe 6’ x 12’ stacked high with clear plastic containers of about 60 or more different spices, dried herbs, and mixes. I will never buy the overpriced glass jars at the grocery store again.

But thanks for the heads up. I continue to be amazed at the number of businesses that are so overt about stuff like that. Why would you intentionally reduce your customer base like that?


52 posted on 04/09/2016 3:16:29 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: Wilhelm Tell

We’ve gone nuts...


53 posted on 04/09/2016 5:02:08 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Baseball players, gangsters and musicians are remembered. But journalists are forgotten.)
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To: hiho hiho

Portlandia... what can one say?

54 posted on 04/09/2016 5:34:16 AM PDT by Kenton
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To: Bubba Gump Shrimp

How to Grow Saffron

http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/2405/how-to-grow-saffron/page/all

http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/saffron/growing-saffron-crocus.htm


55 posted on 04/09/2016 6:17:29 AM PDT by sergeantdave ( If not you, who? If not now, when?)
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To: Fai Mao

While I agree they share similarities, try selling a home as a New England style home in the South, LOL.


56 posted on 04/09/2016 6:49:03 AM PDT by Robert DeLong (u)
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To: hiho hiho

I guess I’ll have to head down to Raffles tomorrow for a tasty Singapore Sling.


57 posted on 04/09/2016 6:58:59 AM PDT by stormer
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To: lefty-lie-spy

Quinn was by Dylan and first recorded by Manfred Mann. I don’t think Donovan recorded it.


58 posted on 04/09/2016 7:06:24 AM PDT by stormer
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To: Bubba Gump Shrimp

I hear you.


59 posted on 04/09/2016 7:08:03 AM PDT by stormer
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To: Larry Lucido

After the taco wars?


60 posted on 04/09/2016 7:10:16 AM PDT by stormer
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