Ken Forkish confirms he will be leaving Portland. Rumors started swirling a month ago that Ken Forkish, owner of Ken's Artisan Bakery and Ken's Artisan Pizza would be retiring.In an interview with Portland Food and Drink, Ken said both the pizzeria and bakery have been sold to long-term employees, and he would be fully engaged to consult if he's needed. When I asked … [Read more...] about Ken Forkish of Ken’s Artisan Bakery & Ken’s Artisan Pizza Leaving Portland
Ken Forkish
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
More James Beard 2017 Finalists
No idea why the James Beard Foundation broke the finalists for 2017 into two press releases, but it's my fault for not wanting to sit through the long streaming announcement - there just wasn't enough wine in the house. Here are a few more: Best Chef: Northwest Portland Nominees:Katy Millard of Coquine Restaurant. Justin Woodward of Castagna Gabrielle Quiñónez … [Read more...] about More James Beard 2017 Finalists
Katherine Cole, Ken Forkish, James Beard 2017 Awards Finalists
2017 James Beard Foundation Awards Finalists More James Beard Foundation award nominees were announced today. Two Portlanders made the list: Single Subject: The Elements of Pizza: Unlocking the Secrets to World-Class Pies at HomeKen Forkish(Ten Speed Press)Ken is the author of the James Beard award-winning book Flour Water Salt Yeast, and is the owner of Ken's … [Read more...] about Katherine Cole, Ken Forkish, James Beard 2017 Awards Finalists
A Splatter of Food News – Quartet, Salt & Straw, Trader Joe’s, Trifecta Tavern
A couple of typhoon fundraisers to mention. Chef Paul Klitsie Hosts Typhoon Fundraiser Dinners at Fratelli and Willem's on Main. While Fratelli has officially closed, as of November 5th, Paul is hosting one final event at the restaurant to both assist with emergency response efforts for typhoon survivors and to personally say “thank you” and “goodbye” to his loyal Portland … [Read more...] about A Splatter of Food News – Quartet, Salt & Straw, Trader Joe’s, Trifecta Tavern