James Beard Awards – Final Finalists Finally Announced

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It seems like this will never end. The James Beard Awards finalists were announced today. Here are the Portland Nominees: Books - Vegetable Focused and Vegetarian Cookbooks: Roots, by Diane Morgan Books - Single Subject: Modern Sauces: More … [Read more...]

Naomi Pomeroy Backs Out of SW Beast Space?

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Here's rumor number 2: Naomi Pomeroy, owner of the popular Beast Restaurant, has supposedly canceled plans to move into the vacant space on SW 12th and Alder, across from Grüner. According to my source, she will remain in her current location for … [Read more...]

Reader Survey 2012: The Most Romantic Restaurant In Portland

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Ah romance. Candlelight, quiet conversation, flirting. That is my definition, but, judging from the list, many people have other criteria. I looked all the way back to our list from 2006, which was Alba Osteria, Alberta Oyster, Andina, Fenouil, … [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...]

2011 Reader’s Survey: The Best Restaurants in Portland!

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The 2012 results will be posted shortly! Here are the results of the reader survey of the best restaurants in Portland. The total number of votes was a bit daunting, but I narrowed them down to a group which stood far above the rest. Within each … [Read more...]

James Beard Foundation Dinner

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The James Beard Foundation Dinner on Sunday at the Multnomah Club was one of the most sought-after events in some time. We took some pictures so you can see what it was like. Please excuse the cell-phone quality - we were busy eating. … [Read more...]

Mother Jones Interviews Naomi Pomeroy

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Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy dishes on her meat-themed restaurant, being a lady butcher, and how to make awesome pig cracklings. From the article: NP: We tend to get a lot of people who are so into food that they've either traveled here to eat … [Read more...]