Updated with an email from Daniel Hossley, Moonstruck CEO below.As You Sow, a company which promotes environmental and social corporate responsibility, has found levels of lead or cadmium (another heavy metal) above California's maximum allowed level in multiple chocolate products, including Portland's own Moonstruck Chocolate. You have probably seen many of these available … [Read more...] about Some Commonly Available Chocolate Products Contaminated with Lead
Some Commonly Available Chocolate Products Contaminated with Lead
Chef Scott Neuman Leaving Oba and More!
<updated> After a 17 year stint at Oba in the Pearl District, Chef Scott Neuman is returning to Texas. According to a press release, he will be there through February 25th. Scott is known for his modern take on "nuevo Latino" food. For the next month, Pablo Pacheco, Oba's Chef de Cuisine will be filling in. They are currently interviewing candidates for the … [Read more...] about Chef Scott Neuman Leaving Oba and More!
Olympic Provisions is Changing Name to Olympia Provisions
I've wondered about this in the past - Apparently the Olympic Committee has threatened to sue Olympic Provisions if they didn't change their name. Olympic Provisions is changing its name to Olympia Provisions, it was announced today. Since 2009, Olympia Provisions has recreated old world meat products using local, high-quality ingredients, and will continue this tradition … [Read more...] about Olympic Provisions is Changing Name to Olympia Provisions
Portland First Annual Macaron Day to Benefit Meals on Wheels
Great event to benefit a great organization - Meals on Wheels. Portland will join cities around the world in celebrating Macaron Day or Jour du Macaron on Friday, March 20th, bringing lovers of the coveted confection together for a good cause. Over a dozen Portland bakeries have jumped in to offer a free macaron to each customer who donates to Meals on Wheels People in their … [Read more...] about Portland First Annual Macaron Day to Benefit Meals on Wheels
James Beard 2015 Award Nominees Announced
The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists for the 2015 awards. The final Restaurant and Chef Award nominees, as well as the nominations for our Book, Journalism, Broadcast Media, and Restaurant Design Awards will be announced at the James Beard House in New York City on Tuesday, March 24.Here are the local nominees:Best New Restaurant - Kachka, Portland … [Read more...] about James Beard 2015 Award Nominees Announced