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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2016 James Beard Foundation Semifinalists Announced
The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2016 restaurant and chef award semifinalists. As usual, a bunch of Portland places made the list. Of course there will only be a few winners by the time this shakes out, but what the heck, I'll list them all, bolding the Oregon nominations. For those of you who only care … [Read more...] about 2016 James Beard Foundation Semifinalists Announced
News Clearance Sale: La Moule, Ataula, Bunk and Coppia
I'm going to be catching up on some of the news that has happened while I've been away over the last month. La Moule, the mussels bar from St. Jack chef Aaron Barnett is almost ready to open. According to The Oregonian, the bar is taking over the former Savoy Tavern in the same S.E. neighborhood where the original … [Read more...] about News Clearance Sale: La Moule, Ataula, Bunk and Coppia
News You May Have Missed…
While I was otherwise occupied over the last few months, I missed some interesting local news. I'll catch you up! From OregonLive, Shiraz, the Persian restaurant at NW 11th and Everett St., has closed, and is renovating before planning to reopen as "Piattino", an Italian restaurant featuring antipasti. As I recall, … [Read more...] about News You May Have Missed…