Bits & Pieces of News and Stuff for 8.13

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Kitchen Share, a "kitchen tool lending library" is opening in SE Portland. According to the press release, "Kitchen Share SE will be a place where community members can borrow equipment and share in the joy of processing, preserving, and serving … [Read more...]

This and That – News Clips Portland and Around the U.S. – May 29th

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This Wednesday will finally see the opening of Paulée in Dundée (yes, I did that on purpose). Chef Daniel Mondok, most recently known for Sel Gris which burned in 2009, told OregonLive, "We want to make this the next Napa Valley," says … [Read more...]

Beaker and Flask, Clyde Common Nominated for “Spirited Awards”

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Tales of the Cocktail is a five-day drinks convention where thousands of chefs, bartenders, spirits writers, and drink geeks go to New Orleans to gorge on seminars and tastings. It is the most important cocktail education, celebration and awards … [Read more...]

Clyde Common and Teardrop Lounge Named Two of “50 Best Bars in America”

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Food & Wine Magazine likes to post lists. Not only do they get people excited (and subscribing) in each city that wins, but they also generate tons of clicks as we click slog our way through never-ending slide-shows to find out who is on the … [Read more...]

Portland Food Scene Finally Acknowledged by Rising Star Awards

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You may have never heard of the Rising Star Awards, because they have not honored any of Portland's culinary talents until now. Sponsored by StarChefs.com "the magazine for culinary insiders", the awards are nominated by their own advisory board, … [Read more...]

Food News for 4.27.09

Updated Monday Afternoon: According to this article in The Mercury, Paige Williams has been canned from Portland Monthly. I've been wondering what was going on over there. Since well regarded former food writer then managing editor Camas Davis left, … [Read more...]