After 13 incredible years (thank you, we love you!), we're transitioning the space formerly known as BEAST into something totally new:We're excited to reconnect home cooks with the joy of cooking and redefine what a sustainable community marketplace looks like today.We make food in the spirit of dining out— with the best ingredients, beautiful plating, and perfect … [Read more...] about Naomi Introduces Ripe Cooperative
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Julian Calcott taking over kitchen at Beast
Chef from NYC's Cherry Point will replace outgoing Lucian Prellwitz. Just last week came the announcement that Bar West is opening in the Wildwood space with chef Lucian Prellwitz, who was chef de cuisine at Beast. Now we know who is taking his place - New Yorker Julian Calcott is the new chef de cuisine. Most recently Julian helmed the kitchen as part-owner and chef at the … [Read more...] about Julian Calcott taking over kitchen at Beast
Naomi Pomeroy of BEAST Premiering New Cookbook at Powell’s Books
A cookbook by Naomi Pomeroy of BEAST and Expatriate fame will be released on September 23rd. This press release from Powell's Books caught my eye - Naomi Pomeroy "Taste & Technique: Recipes to Elevate Your Home Cooking"Friday, September 23, 7:30pm, Powell’s City of Books (1005 W. Burnside St., Portland)James Beard Award-winning and self-made chef Naomi Pomeroy’s … [Read more...] about Naomi Pomeroy of BEAST Premiering New Cookbook at Powell’s Books
Naomi Pomeroy of Beast & Expatriate Wins James Beard Award
Naomi Pomeroy, owner of the ever popular Beast restaurant and the newer and well reviewed Expatriate, has won a James Beard Award for Best Chef Northwest. This is the first win for Pomeroy, though she was nominated in 2010, 2012 and 2013.Pomeroy thanked her daughter, mentioning the difficult balance between a career as chef and mother, also mentioning fellow Portland … [Read more...] about Naomi Pomeroy of Beast & Expatriate Wins James Beard Award
2014 James Beard Award Finalists Announced
Another year, same James Beard awards hype. A couple of surprises - Clyde Common has been nominated for Outstanding Bar Program, and Andy Ricker has been nominated for an article on curry in Saveur magazine.Best Chef: Northwest (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY)Renee Erickson, The Whale Wins, SeattleJason Franey, Canlis, SeattleNaomi Pomeroy, Beast, Portland, OREthan … [Read more...] about 2014 James Beard Award Finalists Announced