The highly anticipated Mediterranean Exploration Company, a third restaurant by John Gorham of Tasty N. Sons/Alder and perennial reader favorite, Toro Bravo, is almost ready to open. This is my favorite cuisine, so I'm bouncing up and down in my chair.Rather than summarize, here is the press release in its entirety. Renowned Restaurateur John Gorham and Executive Chef … [Read more...] about John Gorham’s M.E.C Opens August 1st.
John Gorham’s M.E.C Opens August 1st.
Project Grace/Renata Chefs Are Out, Opening Postponed
You may have heard about Project Grace, an Italian pop-up that was being held earlier this year by Nick and Sandra Arnerich. They were planning to open a restaurant named Renata this summer at 626 Southeast 7th Avenue, just down from the new Taqueria Nueve.From the Oregonian, Owners Nick and Sandra Arnerich bring a sterling resume to the project. Nick, a Portland native, … [Read more...] about Project Grace/Renata Chefs Are Out, Opening Postponed
Bourdain and Ricker Pair Up for Chiang Mai Adventure
I haven't always been a fan of Anthony Bourdain. Though I enjoyed his first book, Kitchen Confidential, No Reservations, the show he slogged through for nine seasons on the Food Network, left me cold. Last year, however, I started watching Parts Unknown on CNN, and found him to be much more interesting - mature, a father, introspective and seeming like he gives a damn. Now I … [Read more...] about Bourdain and Ricker Pair Up for Chiang Mai Adventure
Bettinger Skips from Imperial to Laurelhurst Market
In a press release today, Ben Dyer of the ever popular Laurelhurst Market and Butcher Shop, announced that Ben Bettinger will be taking over as executive chef, replacing Shannon Preble, who is stepping down to pursue "other passions".As I reported earlier this week, Bettinger is leaving his current position as executive chef at Imperial and Portland Penny Diner in August. … [Read more...] about Bettinger Skips from Imperial to Laurelhurst Market
Saint Cupcake to Re-Open Both Locations
From a press release today: Saint Cupcake, the beloved baking dynasty that ignited a cupcake trend in Portland is set to re-open early this summer. Jami Curl, founder of Saint Cupcake, has sold the business and agreed to help Julie and Alex Bond, long-time Saint Cupcake customers and the owners of Serratto restaurant, resume operations at the two locations. Saint Cupcake’s … [Read more...] about Saint Cupcake to Re-Open Both Locations