Lots of Old News and a Rare Mushroom Find!

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There is a new chef at the Brasserie Montmartre. Chef Johnny Nudd will lead the kitchen beginning July 24th. From the press release - “Talented yet humble, and with experience in San Francisco, New York, and Europe, Chef Johnny is the kind of … [Read more...]

Reader Survey 2012: Best Bakery in Portland

Ken's Bakery Portland

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. We love our bakeries like we love books and strip clubs. This category got many passionate comments, 61 different bakeries were nominated and over 1000 votes counted. The top two winners received 35% of … [Read more...]

Portland Guide to Sweet Shops, Pastries, and Chocolate. Part 1

Moonstruck Chocolate "Sheepish Grin"

(last update: 4.12) Part one A through M. Part two is here Portland is well-known for great beers, coffee, and quality European style artisan breads, yet we also boast a very large choice of sweet shops, patisseries, chocolate purveyors and … [Read more...]

Old News?

News

Dovetail Bakery has opened at NE 31st and Alberta. I'm told they used to be be in the wholesale baking business in St. Johns. According to my source, they have good items.   I twittered last month about Chef Paul Hyman of Nel Centro … [Read more...]