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 – Read more…
Ken Forkish
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 Home Ken Forkish (Ten Speed Press) Ken is the author of the James Beard award-winning book Flour Water Salt Yeast, and is – Read more…
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 – Read more…
Portland Authors Among James Beard 2013 Book, Broadcast & Journalism Award Winners
Two Portland authors are among the winners of the 2013 James Beard Awards. The restaurant and chef awards will be announced on Monday, May 6th. Diane Morgan’s Roots: The Definitive Compendium with More than 225 Recipes won for “Vegetable Focused and Vegetarian books”. In the “Cookbook Awards” section, Ken Forkish of Ken’s Bakery and Ken’s Artisan Pizza won for Flour – Read more…
James Beard Awards – Final Finalists Finally Announced
It seems like this will never end. The James Beard Awards finalists were announced today. Here are the Portland Nominees: Books – Vegetable Focused and Vegetarian Cookbooks: Roots, by Diane Morgan Books – Single Subject: Modern Sauces: More than 150 Recipes for Every Cook, Every Day, by Martha Holmberg Books – Baking and Desserts: Flour Water – Read more…
Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #23 Ken’s Artisan Pizza
Ken’s Artisan Pizza always places in the number one or two slot in our yearly reader survey for Best Pizza for good reason. The pizza choices range from basic, such as the most common margherita with tomato sauce and, mozzarella and basil; the more authentic margherita with a pile of arugula on top, to the extra spicy – Read more…
James Beard Awards Semifinalists Announced for 2011
(Updated 2/22) Once again a long list of semifinalists have been announced by the James Beard Foundation. In case you’ve forgotten, Portland will host the announcement of the nominees of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at an invitation-only press luncheon at the Oregon Culinary Institute. This is the day – Read more…
Pet Peeves in Dining Service and Catching Up on News
Portland Food & Drink is the best source for online menus, news on restaurant openings, and snarky, user-penned feedback.” In October, New York Magazine ran an article called Play in Portland’s Shadows. I have no idea why this just popped up in my linkback list, but the Related Links section made me laugh. Portland Food – Read more…