"Following its opening in March 2017, Ray got a shrug of a review from PoMo critic Karen Brooks, as well as a hiccup this year when a promotional fried chicken special on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death went pseudo-viral. Still, the restaurant was a favorite for its loyal fans, scoring a glowing review from the Portland Mercury, as well as a spot on the Los Angeles Times tour of Portland." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden