Chris DiMinno who has helmed the kitchen at Clyde Common since 2009, is leaving the restaurant. From PoachedJobs.com, "Our head chef of the past five years has been offered an amazing opportunity, and although we are sad to see him depart, we are even more excited to see him take the next step in his career." Interesting to note that this ad posted in every city except for … [Read more...] about Chef Chris Diminno Leaving Clyde Common
Chef Chris Diminno Leaving Clyde Common
Book Review: The Way We Ate: 100 Chefs Celebrate a Century at the American Table
My first subscription to a food magazine (1972) wasn't Gourmet, but of a publication called 'Sphere' which went on to be Cuisine. I didn't know it was a Betty Crocker magazine at the time, I only knew that it offered great recipes, taking me to countries I could only dream of at the time. Reading this cookbook was a lovely reminder of the many recipes shared, dinner with … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Way We Ate: 100 Chefs Celebrate a Century at the American Table
Interview: John Gorham – Firing on All Cylinders
This is the second in a series of interviews which first appeared in About Face Magazine by Chris Angelus of the terrific Portland Food Adventures.Maybe it’s an ego thing, but I take this whole Portland thing seriously. So, as it so often does, when the query comes from people who have a couple of days to grab some Portland and run, I am always proud to make people aware … [Read more...] about Interview: John Gorham – Firing on All Cylinders
Halloween Spoof of Alinea in Chicago
From the Huffington Post - Now that restaurants are getting into the dress-up game for Halloween, Real Kitchen in Chicago decided it would go as one of the world's most lauded eateries -- and the results are truly terrifying.The 32-year-old chef said he dreamed up the Alinea-esque menu by sitting down brainstorming "the most ridiculous thing I could." A former saucier at … [Read more...] about Halloween Spoof of Alinea in Chicago
The One Where the Oregonian Reviewed Ahi Sushi + Tapas
I don't normally mention reviews here, but occasionally one comes along that is so jaw dropping, I make an exception. Case in point, a dual review on OregonLive.com of Daruma Sushi and Ahi Sushi + Tapas.I should mention that I was a victim of the latter restaurant over the weekend, so it seems my experience which echos Mr. Russell's was not a fluke. You should read the two … [Read more...] about The One Where the Oregonian Reviewed Ahi Sushi + Tapas