It's that time of year again: our annual Reader Survey. This year I am breaking out several sections, beginning with the best coffee and coffee roaster in Portland.It has been a hassle awarding the survey prizes over the past few years - people don't return emails or they don't like the prize and want to swap for something else, etc., so I have dropped the multiple prize … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013 – Vote for the Best Coffee Roaster/Coffeehouse and Win!
Reader Survey 2013 – Vote for the Best Coffee Roaster/Coffeehouse and Win!
No More “Northwest Cuisine”… It’s “Cascadian Cuisine” Now
The World Food Travel Association has kicked off a "Cascadian Cuisine" initiative. From the press release, ...a new initiative focused on the development of a regional food and drink brand as a tool for economic development. The goal is that the new regional food brand will drive consumer awareness, create jobs and support the tourism efforts of communities across the region. … [Read more...] about No More “Northwest Cuisine”… It’s “Cascadian Cuisine” Now
Chef Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Little Bird Wins Best Chef Northwest at James Beard Awards
Portland chef Gabriel Rucker won the James Beard Foundation award Monday night for "Best Chef Northwest". Rucker beat fellow nominees Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton of Ox, John Gorham - Toro Bravo, Naomi Pomeroy - Beast, Gabriel Rucker - Le Pigeon, Adam Sappington - The Country Cat, Cathy Whims - Nostrana and Justin Wills of Restaurant Beck in Depoe Bay, … [Read more...] about Chef Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Little Bird Wins Best Chef Northwest at James Beard Awards
The Winner of the 2013 Food Haiku Taste of the Nation Tickets Is…
With 73 entries in just five days, the response to our last minute food haiku was great! There were so many good ones to choose from it took quite a while to narrow down the top choices. Unfortunately only one prize is available, but first I want to give honorable mentions to the runners-up:By psp2pdx pea shoots and favas bounty at my fingertips who’s green with … [Read more...] about The Winner of the 2013 Food Haiku Taste of the Nation Tickets Is…
Portland Authors Among James Beard 2013 Book, Broadcast & Journalism Award Winners
Two Portland authors are among the winners of the 2013 James Beard Awards. The restaurant and chef awards will be announced on Monday, May 6th.Diane Morgan's Roots: The Definitive Compendium with More than 225 Recipes won for "Vegetable Focused and Vegetarian books". In the "Cookbook Awards" section, Ken Forkish of Ken's Bakery and Ken's Artisan Pizza won for Flour Water … [Read more...] about Portland Authors Among James Beard 2013 Book, Broadcast & Journalism Award Winners