Three Portland Nominees have made the list.As expected, the James Beard Foundation has announced the finalists for the Restaurant and Chef award categories. Here are the results for Oregon:Outstanding Restauranteur of the year Portland nominee:Akkapong "Earl" Ninsom - Langbaan, Hat Yai, Eem, PaaDee, Phuket CafeBest Chef Northwest and Pacific:Thomas … [Read more...] about James Beard Foundation 2022 Awards Finalists Announced
Carlo Lamagna
James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2022 Announced
Oregon list has seven Semifinalists. Finalists to be announced March 16After a two-year holding period due to the pandemic, The James Beard Foundation announced its list of finalists this week. Restaurant and Chef Awards nominees will be revealed on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Scottsdale, AZ. Portland Semifinalists: Outstanding RestaurateurAkkapong "Earl" … [Read more...] about James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2022 Announced
Restaurant News: Magna, Montesacro, Impala Mexican, New Beaverton Restaurants
Pending completion of a review of an Indian restaurant (one more visit needed), here are some news items which have recently caught my eye. Have you been waiting for the Filipino restaurant Magna to open? As a fan of Filipino food, I have. It was back in June of 2017 when chef Carlo Lamagna left his position at Clyde Common with the goal of opening a restaurant catering to … [Read more...] about Restaurant News: Magna, Montesacro, Impala Mexican, New Beaverton Restaurants
Carlo Lamagna to Open Manga, Le Pigeon Spinoff and More
Back from a bad fall with a broken leg, bruised ribs, and a dislocated shoulder. The worst is a broken finger, which makes it very difficult to type. Lots of news to catch up on over the next few days. Exciting news for fans of Filipino food or ex Clyde Commons chef, Carlo LamagnaCarlo left Clyde Commons in June 0f 2017 with plans to open his own restaurant, featuring … [Read more...] about Carlo Lamagna to Open Manga, Le Pigeon Spinoff and More
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