Naomi Pomeroy announced today that Ripe Cooperative, her pivot from the critically acclaimed BEAST, will close permanently at the end of day on October 16th. I've always liked Naomi. Her restaurants have been true to herself. She has been at the forefront of the Save Our Restaurants initiative led by herself and chefs Tom Colicchio, and Kwame Onwuachi, campaigning with … [Read more...] about Ripe Cooperative, BEAST Spinoff to Close
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Naomi Introduces Ripe Cooperative
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
An Updated Closure List
With everything going on, I haven't been updating local news as much lately. Here is a roundup of closures I've seen around the Portland restaurant scene.Darryl Joannides of Viola Wine Cellars has decided to close the winery. Darryl has been a fixture in the Portland food scene for years. Remember Assaggio restaurant in the Sellwood area? In the 90's it was one of the best … [Read more...] about An Updated Closure List
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