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Catherine Cole

Interview – Billy Wilson: Barista Coffee

April 15, 2010 by Catherine Cole 11 Comments

Billy Wilson - Barista Coffee

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 under the bridge. Add all of that to a high definition surround sound system (need to hit the restroom? Yeah, there’s a speaker in the … [Read more...] about Interview – Billy Wilson: Barista Coffee

Interview: Kevin, Brian & Walt of Pine State Biscuits

March 29, 2010 by Catherine Cole 11 Comments

Pine State Biscuits Grits

Kevin, Brian and Walt are anxiously awaiting the opening of their third Pine State Biscuits 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 following. And while the space is double that of their Belmont location, don’t expect a leisurely restaurant experience. … [Read more...] about Interview: Kevin, Brian & Walt of Pine State Biscuits

Interview: Kevin Ludwig of Portland

March 28, 2009 by Catherine Cole 11 Comments

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 has strained martinis all over Puddletown's finest dining rooms (Wildwood, Park Kitchen, Paley's Place, Clyde Common). Now he's about to make his dreams come … [Read more...] about Interview: Kevin Ludwig of Portland

US Barista Championships 2009 – The Journal of a Spectator

March 11, 2009 by Catherine Cole 3 Comments

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 absolutely bananas if I have a good latte, but then I heard competitor Renee Teichen from Ritual Coffee Roasters in San Francisco … [Read more...] about US Barista Championships 2009 – The Journal of a Spectator

Interview – Jack Yoss and Adam Berger of Ten 01

February 10, 2009 by Catherine Cole 3 Comments

Chef Jack Yoss Portland

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]Timing--like many things in life--is everything. The timing of this interview happened less than a day after Portland Food and Drink named Ten 01, Restaurant of the Year. The two important forces of Ten 01, Jack Yoss and Adam Berger, were pleased with … [Read more...] about Interview – Jack Yoss and Adam Berger of Ten 01

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