Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy dishes on her meat-themed restaurant, being a lady butcher, and how to make awesome pig cracklings. From the article: NP: We tend to get a lot of people who are so into food that they've either traveled here to eat here or eat food in Portland, or people that can afford it. That challenges me sometimes. I know it's expensive for people. We don't … [Read more...] about Mother Jones Interviews Naomi Pomeroy
Naomi Pomeroy
Naomi Pomeroy To Appear on Iron Chef
Naomi Pomeroy of Beast restaurant will appear on Iron Chef Show on June 27th 2010. Naomi has been quite busy lately. Her press release which was issued last week has all the details, plus information on various magazine articles she will be appearing in. TelevisonWe don't watch Television... But apparently that doesn't mean you can't BE on Television.THIS SUNDAY JUNE … [Read more...] about Naomi Pomeroy To Appear on Iron Chef
Matt Lightner Named One Of Best New Chefs 2010
Matt Lightner named one of Food and Wine Magazine's "Best New Chefs" for 2010 Castagna has been getting rave reviews since Matt joined the restaurant in 2009. Under his leadership, many dishes have been added to the menu that flirt with new concepts for the Portland restaurants.Lightner worked his way through the Heathman Restaurant & Bar, Portland, Oregon; L'Auberge … [Read more...] about Matt Lightner Named One Of Best New Chefs 2010
James Beard Award Finalists 2010 Announced
Andy Ricker nominated for "Rising Star Chef" In the category of Rising Star Chef Of The Year for 2010, which is defined as "A chef age 30 or younger who displays an impressive talent and who is likely to have a significant impact on the industry in years to come", for the third year in a row, Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon is among the five finalists:Timothy … [Read more...] about James Beard Award Finalists 2010 Announced
Review: Beast Restaurant
Note: Beast closed in 2020, but may come back at some point. I'm leaving the review up for reference. Last update: 11/17 Just about everyone who reads local magazines has seen this photo of Naomi Pomeroy of Beast. One of the creators of Gotham Tavern, Ripe Family Supper, and clarklewis, she is the stuff of local legend. In 2009 Naomi opened Beast, modeled somewhat on her … [Read more...] about Review: Beast Restaurant