The semifinalists were announced today for the 2019 29th annual James Beard Awards. Since many of you visit Seattle restaurants I have included them also. Best New Restaurant Canard, Portland Sawyer, Seattle Outstanding Baker Kim Boyce of Bakeshop Outstanding Bar Program Expatriate, Portland No Anchor, … [Read more...] about James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced for 2019
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2018 James Beard Awards Nominees
Big press release from the James Beard Foundation today - the 2018 James Beard Awards nominations NEW YORK, NY (February 15, 2018) - The James Beard Foundation announced today its list of Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists for the 28th annual James Beard Foundation Awards. Selected from a list of more … [Read more...] about 2018 James Beard Awards Nominees
Portland Restaurant News for October 2017
After a very long vacation, I'm back in Portland - you'll find plenty of photos on my Instagram. Along the way, I ate at a wide variety of restaurants, and for the first time, the Portland scene feels a bit dated. It no longer stands out to me as a beacon of light. Sure there are lots of new restaurants opening, but … [Read more...] about Portland Restaurant News for October 2017
Reader Survey 2017: Best Thai Restaurants Portland
The Best Thai Restaurants in Portland I always expect to see Pok Pok at number one, but the big surprise is that Earl Ninsom has three restaurants on this list in the top four. With all of the Thai restaurants in Portland, this is quite an achievement. Another interesting change; Red Onion has been in the top half of … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Thai Restaurants Portland
Simpatica/North Light Closing, Hat Yai, Verde Cocina Opening
Southpark Seafood restaurant is "reopening", or at least they are officially done with the restaurant remodel. The lower section is open now, and the upper dining room is scheduled to be completed this week. The redesigned oyster bar will have "the largest selection of fresh oysters in Portland". They are celebrating … [Read more...] about Simpatica/North Light Closing, Hat Yai, Verde Cocina Opening
Paa Dee, Langbaan to Get Sister Restaurant
Earl Ninsom, owner of the impossible to get into Langbaan, and Thai restaurant Paa dee, a 2012 "Best New Restaurant", is planning to open another Portland restaurant, this time featuring the cuisine of Southern Thailand. The new restaurant will be at 1605 N.E. Killingsworth, just east of Podnah's Pit. From … [Read more...] about Paa Dee, Langbaan to Get Sister Restaurant