The James Beard Foundation Dinner on Sunday at the Multnomah Club was one of the most sought-after events in some time. We took some pictures so you can see what it was like. Please excuse the cell-phone quality - we were busy eating. … [Read more...] about James Beard Foundation Dinner
Jenn Louis
James Beard Awards Semifinalists Announced for 2011
Once again a long list of semifinalists has been announced by the James Beard Foundation. Portland will host the announcement of the nominees of the 2011 James Beard Awards on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at an invitation-only press luncheon at the Oregon Culinary Institute. This is the day after a benefit fundraiser dinner at the Multnomah Athletic Club featuring past and present … [Read more...] about James Beard Awards Semifinalists Announced for 2011
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”
Lucier Restaurant Closed, Billy Wilson Opens “Barista”
Billy Wilson to Open "Barista" CoffeehouseA new coffeehouse is to open in the space last occupied by Acorn, or before that, Little Wing Cafe. Why is this news? Because it is owned by Billy Wilson, formerly of Albina Press, currently of Coffeehouse NW. Billy is known for having a huge following of coffee aficionados, and for winning the NW Barista Competition. The shop … [Read more...] about Lucier Restaurant Closed, Billy Wilson Opens “Barista”