This happened so fast my brain has whiplash. The biggest topic of conversation at the Quartet friends/press dinner on Monday, was that the notorious Morgan Brownlow was out of John Gorham's new Tasty n Alder restaurant before he even started!Gorham announced Morgan's involvement a few weeks ago, saying that he would be cooking on the night shift. This raised lots of … [Read more...] about Morgan Brownlow to Cook at Tasty n Alder. Morgan Brownlow Gone from Tasty n Alder
Morgan Brownlow to Cook at Tasty n Alder. Morgan Brownlow Gone from Tasty n Alder
Maker’s Mark, Now With 7% Less Alcohol!
I have to say right off the bat, that I'm not a huge fan of Maker's Mark; there are just too many good, more reasonably priced bourbons on the market. Still, I took notice of recent brouhaha in the press when the company announced they would be watering down their whiskey.It turns out that bourbon has become so popular, they can't make enough to satisfy demand. To help … [Read more...] about Maker’s Mark, Now With 7% Less Alcohol!
The Bent Brick Premiers New Menu
As you probably know, Bent Brick owner Scott Dolich has taken over the kitchen, and revamped the menu. He'll be having a premiere on Wednesday with a benefit for four NW Portland schools. You can read more about the event here.I like what I see on the new menu:Meats and SidesPK Hot Dog with Ketchup, Mustard, and Chips 10Spicy lamb sausage, Smashed Chickpeas … [Read more...] about The Bent Brick Premiers New Menu
Speaking of Top Ten Lists… Sahagún Caramels in NY Times
Now that I have bashed "top ten" lists, here is one I'm actually paying attention to. Just in time for Valentine's day, The New York Times has done a tasting of salted caramels, and Portland's own Sahagún Chocolates is one of the top ten. The editors describe it as:Robust and Rustic Sahagún Meant to be eaten in one bite, this bittersweet caramel has a syrupy center that … [Read more...] about Speaking of Top Ten Lists… Sahagún Caramels in NY Times
Pascal Sauton for “Hottest Chef”
Zester Daily guest writer John Gorham, owner of Toro Bravo, Tasty n Sons and Tasty n Alder, has strong opinions on the silliness of contests on some food blogs - ...But the contest that pushed me over the edge was named “The Hottest Chef.”Not hot as in “rising star” or “making great food.” No. Hot as in good looking. Hot as in, “This Category Has Nothing To Do With … [Read more...] about Pascal Sauton for “Hottest Chef”