The earthquake over the weekend in the Bologna area of Italy may have a long-term effect on Parmesan prices. According to The HuffingtonPost, 400,000 wheels of Parmesan and Grana Padano cheeses were damaged, most of them artisanal. In all, some 10 collective Parmesan aging warehouse and cheese production sites have sustained damage in the quake, affecting 300,000 wheels, half … [Read more...] about News From Around the Web – May 21st
Beaker and Flask, Clyde Common Nominated for “Spirited Awards”
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 convention in the industry. This year, Portland has two nominees up for awards.Beaker and Flask is nominated in the "Spirited … [Read more...] about Beaker and Flask, Clyde Common Nominated for “Spirited Awards”
Book Review: Restaurant Man
Every so often a publisher sends me a book I’m sure will be lousy, but it turns out to be an enjoyable read. Such is the case with “Restaurant Man” by Joe Bastianich, longtime business partner of Mario Batali. It is a combination of homage to food and wine, and tutelage on owning and managing restaurants.Bastianich grew up in a restaurant family in Queens, back in the days … [Read more...] about Book Review: Restaurant Man
Gayot Lists Bluehour in “Top 10 Mother’s Day Brunches in U.S.”
Bluehour is on Gayot's list of the "Top 10 Restaurants for Mother's Day Brunch in the United states". Mother's Day brunch at Bluehour in Portland, Oregon, kicks off with a basket of pastries plus artisanal coffee, Bellini or mimosa. The prix-fixe affair continues with a choice of appetizers such as quiche or sweet pea soup, and a main course from options like soft scrambled … [Read more...] about Gayot Lists Bluehour in “Top 10 Mother’s Day Brunches in U.S.”
Blair Reynolds to Open Bar in Thatch Space
Blair Reynolds is known all over town for his participation in just about every tiki event that comes along. He's finally opening his own place, Hale Pele in the old Thatch space on NE Broadway.Here is the press release - Located on NE Broadway, in the former space of Thatch Tiki Bar, Hale Pele will offer a list of classic exotic cocktails made with the finest ingredients … [Read more...] about Blair Reynolds to Open Bar in Thatch Space