Sure, you thought that you’ve been in Portland’s hippest coffee shops, sipped on single-origin French press while enjoying the pour over bar, sleek furnishings and espresso equipment that likely is worth more than your car. But now that’s water … [Read more...]
Interview: Kevin, Brian & Walt of Pine State Biscuits

Kevin, Brian and Walt are anxiously awaiting the opening of their third Pine State outlet on NE Alberta and judging by the near constant around-the-block lines at the Farmers’ Market and Belmont shop, the new location will further fuel their cult … [Read more...]
Interview: Kevin Ludwig of Upcoming Beaker & Flask

By Catherine Cole It doesn't take long to realize the successful chefs and bartenders in this town are a part of a small, tight family. And Kevin Ludwig is definitely an important member. The Portland transplant has been here since 1993 and … [Read more...]
US Barista Championships 2009 – The Journal of a Spectator

Let me start by saying this: I don't know a lot about coffee. At least, not anymore. Prior to jumping on the United States Barista Championship bandwagon, I surely thought I did. Yah, I drink it every day, have worked in a few coffee shops, go … [Read more...]
Interview – Jack Yoss and Adam Berger of Ten 01

A Conversation with Ten 01's Chef Jack Yoss and Owner Adam Berger. Ten 01 was my pick for Restaurant of the Year for 2008. --Food Dude Timing--like many things in life--is everything. The timing of this interview happened less than a day after … [Read more...]
Review: H5O bistro & bar – First Impression

H5O (and that's h-five-oh, in case you were wondering) bistro & bar is a part of Portland's newest boutique hotel compound: Hotel Fifty. The bistro is under the helm of Texas transplant, Nicholas A. Yanes, a chef with a resume of high-brow dining … [Read more...]
Interview: Chef Ken Gordon

Perhaps Ken Gordon's t-shirt said it best: "By Reading This You Have Given Me Brief Control of Your Mind." Ken is half of Kenny & Zukes -- one of Portland's most beloved Jewish delis, and he hasn't gotten to the point of moving 800 pounds of … [Read more...]





