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.… Read the rest
Interview: Kevin, Brian & Walt of Pine State Biscuits
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.… Read the rest
Interview: Kevin Ludwig of Portland
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 true by opening the doors
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 absolutely bananas if I have a good latte, but then I heard competitor Renee Teichen from Ritual Coffee Roasters in San Francisco describe espresso.… Read the rest
Interview – Jack Yoss and Adam Berger of Ten 01
A Conversation with Ten 01's Chef Jack Yoss and Owner Adam Berger
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 the announcement and graciously spent some time talking about how they've