Oy. This bit of news makes me cringe: "It’s electricity à la mode. Diners are now offered a portable cell phone charger as part of the 15-course tasting menu served by Philadelphia restaurant Volvér, which is owned by chef Jose Garces. The charger is delivered on a small silver platter by wait staff between the sardine and live scallop course. The restaurant calls their … [Read more...] about Finishing up on News for August 2014 – Mondok, Le Vieux, Kukai Ramen
Jake Martin
Misc. News for 12.5.12
It's been a pretty slow period for restaurant news, but here are a few things that caught my eye:Michael Russell over at The Oregonian reports that Chef Jake Martin is returning to Portland from Seattle to take over as Chef de Cuisine at Genoa. He'll be working with Executive Chef David Anderson. You may remember Jake from Fenouil. Michael is going to have an interview with … [Read more...] about Misc. News for 12.5.12
Portland Chefs Nominated for CNN/Food & Wine’s “The People’s Best New Chef”
Gregory Gourdet from Departure Restaurant, Jake Martin of Fenouil, Chris DiMinno of Clyde Common and Ben Bettinger from Beaker and Flask, and Jenn Louis have been chosen as candidates for a new award created by CNN Eatocracy and Food & Wine magazine. "The People's Best New Chef" is an expansion of the publication's highly esteemed Best New Chef award. There are ten nominees … [Read more...] about Portland Chefs Nominated for CNN/Food & Wine’s “The People’s Best New Chef”
Portland Food News: Olympia Open, Agency Bar Closes and More
Olympia Provisions is open on 107 SE Washington St. in Portland.As you may know, these are the same folks that own Clyde Common. From their press release, Chef Jason Barwikowski’s menu features small plates influenced by European and North African flavors that showcase local ingredients from some of the area’s finest farmers, ranchers, and purveyors. Everything on our menu … [Read more...] about Portland Food News: Olympia Open, Agency Bar Closes and More