Described as having the Midas touch when it comes to restaurants, Bruce Carey isn’t resting on his triplicate laurels (Bluehour, Saucebox, and Zefiro). Even the birth of his son this spring (handsome fellow) hasn’t slowed him down…see his answer to the last question below. Recently, Carey took a moment to answer the ultra Q.
Qualities you most admire in design:
reduction, fully-realized execution, innovation with respect for what has come before
Qualities you most despise in design:
faux/imitation, laziness, whimsy
Reading:
The Omnivore’s Dilemma - a must-read for anyone interested in food and the future of eating
Listening to:
Stevie Wonder - seems good for the baby
Dream project:
hotel/restaurant with Andre Balasz and Brad Cloepfil
Favorite virtue:
generosity
Favorite vice:
sloth
Tragic flaw:
overly self-conscious
Secret superhero power:
I forget pain
That which keeps your afterburners firing:
I love Joe Rogers
What you’d like to be when you grow up:
more free
Portland’s best kept secret:
Happy hours are usually wolves in sheep’s clothing.
Portland heroes (sung or un-):
Brad Cloepfil (architect), Nicole Vogel (publisher), Bob Gerding (developer/do-gooder), and all the people in the trenches in all the amazing commercial kitchens in this town.
Interesting on the horizon (PDX):
I have some plans for NW 23rd and Hoyt….
WHAT TO DO NOW?