Reader Survey 2013: Best Coffeehouse in Portland

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Once again I asked the question, "what is the best coffeehouse in Portland?" As always, the results proved  interesting. In 2012, the ranking was: 1) Ristretto Roasters, 2) Barista Coffee, 3) Stumptown Coffee, 4) Heart, 5) Coava, 6) Coffeehouse … [Read more...]

Portland Dining Month Returns in 2013

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Portland Dining Month is returning for the month of June. This year more than 80 restaurants are offering a special three-course dinner for $29.00. The promotion includes big name restaurants like Aviary, Biwa, Bluehour, Genoa, Lincoln and Paley's … [Read more...]

2013 Reader Survey: Best Coffee Roaster in Portland

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When readers voted a year ago for the Best Coffee Roaster in Portland, there was a bit of an upset, with Ristretto Roasters barely edging out Stumptown coffee. This year things have flipped a bit. Let's review the top three 2012 results … [Read more...]

Tickets for Feast Portland 2013 Go on Sale Monday

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There are quite a few heavy hitters among the chef lineup for the 2013 Feast Portland. Tickets go on sale Monday, May 20th.  Visiting chefs include: Hugh Acheson - Top Chef, Five & Ten, The National, Empire State South - Atlanta, GA Danny … [Read more...]

Reader Survey 2013 – Vote for the Best Coffee Roaster/Coffeehouse and Win!

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It's that time of year again: our annual Reader Survey. This year I am breaking out several sections, beginning with the best coffee and coffee roaster in Portland. It has been a hassle awarding the survey prizes over the past few years - people … [Read more...]

No More “Northwest Cuisine”… It’s “Cascadian Cuisine” Now

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The World Food Travel Association has kicked off a "Cascadian Cuisine" initiative. From the press release, ...a new initiative focused on the development of a regional food and drink brand as a tool for economic development. The goal is that the new … [Read more...]

Chef Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Little Bird Wins Best Chef Northwest at James Beard Awards

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Portland chef Gabriel Rucker won the James Beard Foundation award Monday night for "Best Chef Northwest". Rucker beat fellow nominees Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton of Ox, John Gorham - Toro Bravo, Naomi Pomeroy - Beast, Gabriel … [Read more...]