Once again a long list of semifinalists has been announced by the James Beard Foundation. Portland will host the announcement of the nominees of the 2011 James Beard Awards on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at an invitation-only press luncheon at the Oregon Culinary Institute. This is the day after a benefit fundraiser dinner at the Multnomah Athletic Club featuring past and present … [Read more...] about James Beard Awards Semifinalists Announced for 2011
Portland Chefs Nominated for CNN/Food & Wine’s “The People’s Best New Chef”
Gregory Gourdet from Departure Restaurant, Jake Martin of Fenouil, Chris DiMinno of Clyde Common and Ben Bettinger from Beaker and Flask, and Jenn Louis have been chosen as candidates for a new award created by CNN Eatocracy and Food & Wine magazine. "The People's Best New Chef" is an expansion of the publication's highly esteemed Best New Chef award. There are ten nominees … [Read more...] about Portland Chefs Nominated for CNN/Food & Wine’s “The People’s Best New Chef”
Typhoon Restaurant – NW Location Shutters
Several emails today that the Typhoon restaurant at 2310 NW Everett street has closed. According to a notice taped to the door, it has been seized by the landlord for unpaid rent.This is the "mothership" for the chain of popular Thai restaurants, which has now grown to seven locations. I couldn't find anything saying when it first opened, but I recall a visit there at … [Read more...] about Typhoon Restaurant – NW Location Shutters
Horse Brass Pub Owner Don Younger Passes Away
I know quite a few people who refer to Horse Brass Pub as their second home. Thus, when I started receiving texts this morning that Don Younger, 68 had died from complications after a fall, I knew this would have a strong impact on the beer community.A good roundup of Don's life is found in Imbibe Magazine. Also, from Oregon Live, "Living as he wanted including being a … [Read more...] about Horse Brass Pub Owner Don Younger Passes Away
How Menu Typefaces Affect Restaurant Sales
Every detail matters - menu typefaces affect customer sales I've reported on the latest ideas in menu design before, but but last week I stumbled across this article on menu typefaces in Time Magazine from 2008, but still think it is valid and interesting. Research shows that not only layout, but menu fonts can impact customer buying decisions. People infer that if something … [Read more...] about How Menu Typefaces Affect Restaurant Sales