Betting Big on Portland: A City's Quiet Comeback Brian Malarkey, a Food Network celebrity chef and restaurateur, has just opened his 27th restaurant in Portland's Pearl District.
This is a bold move for any entrepreneur, but especially given the city's reputation as a challenging place to do business.
Yet, according to Malarkey, he saw something different in Portland – an opportunity ripe for investment. Malarkey's decision to stake his claim on Portland is not without precedent.