Portland photographer David Lanthan Reamer passed away on February 21st, 2021, of pancreatic cancer. His photos were gorgeous, not just shots of food, but of moments that make the viewer pause to take it all in; moments that tell a story in a perfectly lighted, single image - a stolen moment. David had a way of capturing people at just the right moment, a hint of a smile, a … [Read more...] about Portland Photographer David Reamer Passes
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James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced for 2019
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 RestaurantCanard, Portland Sawyer, SeattleOutstanding BakerKim Boyce of BakeshopOutstanding Bar ProgramExpatriate, Portland No Anchor, SeattleOutstanding ChefGabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon, … [Read more...] about James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced for 2019
Canard Restaurant is Now Open – Here’s the Menu
Canard Portland's opening menu Canard, the latest venture from Le Pigeon's Gabriel Rucker and Andrew Fortgang is now open. It will only be serving dinner the first month, but expect to launch breakfast, lunch, and brunch next month. Here is the opening evening food menu, served from 4 pm.Next door to Le Pigeon at 734 E Burnside St., Portland 97214 … [Read more...] about Canard Restaurant is Now Open – Here’s the Menu
Canard Readies Opening for April 16th
Canard restaurant from Le Pigeon's Gabriel Rucker and wine director Andy Fortgang opens April 16th Two-time James Beard winning chef Gabriel Rucker and wine director Andy Fortgang open an accessible, all day cafe and wine bar next door to Le Pigeon I'm going to post the entire press release because it will give you more information than I have. Here is a link to their … [Read more...] about Canard Readies Opening for April 16th
2018 James Beard Awards Nominees
Big press release from the James Beard Foundation today - the 2018 James Beard Awards nominationsNEW 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 than 20,000 online entries, the prestigious group of … [Read more...] about 2018 James Beard Awards Nominees