Big press release from the James Beard Foundation today - the 2018 James Beard Awards nominations NEW 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 … [Read more...] about 2018 James Beard Awards Nominees
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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 … [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 Home Ken Forkish (Ten Speed Press) Ken is the author of the James Beard … [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 … [Read more...] about A Splatter of Food News – Quartet, Salt & Straw, Trader Joe’s, Trifecta Tavern
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 … [Read more...] about Portland Authors Among James Beard 2013 Book, Broadcast & Journalism Award Winners
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 … [Read more...] about James Beard Awards – Final Finalists Finally Announced
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...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Restaurant in Portland #23 Ken’s Artisan Pizza
Our Portland Interview Archive
Interviews? We have a ton of them! Have you checked out the interviews on this website? There are pages of them done by multiple writers. We have done many interviews over the years with chefs, restaurant owners, cooks and more, the result is an honest dialog with people in the food industry. You’ll find the list … [Read more...] about Our Portland Interview Archive