The semifinalists were announced today for the 2019 29th annual James Beard Awards. Since many of you visit Seattle restaurants I have included them also. Best New Restaurant Canard, Portland Sawyer, Seattle Outstanding Baker Kim Boyce of Bakeshop Outstanding Bar Program Expatriate, Portland No Anchor, … [Read more...] about James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced for 2019
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Reader Survey 2017: Best Bakeries in Portland
What are the best bakeries in Portland? Judging by the sheer number of comments in the poll, many of you feel quite strongly about pastries. Little T American Baker climbs a step to the top spot. It's been on the chart since 2011. Other notable changes - Petite Provence fell off of the chart, dropping from number 2 to … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Bakeries in Portland
2016 James Beard Foundation Semifinalists Announced
The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2016 restaurant and chef award semifinalists. As usual, a bunch of Portland places made the list. Of course there will only be a few winners by the time this shakes out, but what the heck, I'll list them all, bolding the Oregon nominations. For those of you who only care … [Read more...] about 2016 James Beard Foundation Semifinalists Announced
Reader Survey 2015: Best Bakery in Portland
Just what is the Best Bakery in Portland? Judging by the sheer number of comments in the poll, many of you feel quite strongly about your favorites. A shakeup in the top bakeries this year, with the top choice from previous years falling all the way to the 5th position. I think the shuffle may be due to my … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Bakery in Portland
Reader Survey 2012: Best Bakery in Portland
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. We love our bakeries like we love books and strip clubs. This category got many passionate comments, 61 different bakeries were nominated and over 1000 votes counted. The top two winners received 35% of the vote between them. Six others followed closely, and then the bottom … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Bakery in Portland
Pie Maven Kim Boyce Featured in Bon Appétit
Baker and James Beard award winner Kim Boyce has made a name for herself so fast, it seems like she's in the news every month. Now she continues that trend with a large spread on Pies in the latest Bon Appétit Magazine. The Summer Entertaining section of Bon Appétit is broken into sections, with recipes for Master … [Read more...] about Pie Maven Kim Boyce Featured in Bon Appétit
James Beard Award Winner Kim Boyce to Open Portland Bakery
Fresh off her recent James Beard book award for “Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours”, Kim Boyce has announced she has leased a space for a bakery at NE Sandy and 53rd next to Case Study coffee. She will be starting the build-out soon and hopes to open in July. She worked for years with the well known … [Read more...] about James Beard Award Winner Kim Boyce to Open Portland Bakery
Kim Boyce and Mark Bitterman Win James Beard Author Awards
Kim Boyce, the Portland author behind "Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours", has won the 2011 James Beard book award for Baking and Desserts. Kim is quickly building a following since moving here in July and is eventually planning to open Bakeshop Bakery. You can read Nancy Rommelmann's interview with … [Read more...] about Kim Boyce and Mark Bitterman Win James Beard Author Awards