Clyde Common Chef Johnny Leach Given Walking Papers

According to Portland Monthly, the much vaunted chef Johnny Leach, previously of David Chang's world-famous Momfuku and a stint at Batali's Del Posto, is now out of a job at Clyde Common. Owner Nate Tilden says, "We have parted ways with executive chef Johnny Leach", saying his "style didn't match with Clyde's style". In late 2013 Johnny was brought to Clyde Common with much … [Read more...] about Clyde Common Chef Johnny Leach Given Walking Papers

The 2014 James Beard foundation awards for Books, broadcast and Journalism have been announced. The winners include Andy Ricker for an article on Thai curries in Saveur magazine called "The Star of Siam", which you can read here.If you aren't a subscriber to the excellent food magazine Lucky Peach, you should be: they took home four awards.2014 Book Awards - for books … [Read more...] about James Beard 2014 Book, Broadcast and Journalism Awards Announced

by Michael CharlesPortland teems with healthy eaters and special needs diners, but carnivores have yet to be banished altogether and there are restaurants that still exist to serve them. Enter newcomer Fogo De Chão.Sure, the new Portland branch has not yet actually opened to the public, but there was a media dinner and it’s been a little dry around here lately … [Read more...] about Fogo De Chão-Fresh Meat for Diners (and Reviewers)

Confirmed: signs about the closure are now posted at the restaurant. The building will be razed for apartments.According to a tip, long-time SE Portland restaurant, Old Wives' Tales is closing on May 4th. The restaurant which opened in 1980, was one of the front-runners in the local vegetarian movement, featuring low-salt, healthy options, a long salad bar and a variety of … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Old Wives’ Tales Closing May 4th

Now that we are beginning to get some warmer afternoons, I've updated the outdoor dining list. Lots of closed restaurants have been removed (if I've missed one, please drop me a note), and lots of new restaurants have been added. Over the next month, I hope to get time to improve the listings even more.New this year, I've started adding much longer descriptions to some of … [Read more...] about Just in Time for Warm Weather – Patio List Updates