Oregon list has seven Semifinalists. Finalists to be announced March 16After a two-year holding period due to the pandemic, The James Beard Foundation announced its list of finalists this week. Restaurant and Chef Awards nominees will be revealed on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Scottsdale, AZ. Portland Semifinalists: Outstanding RestaurateurAkkapong "Earl" … [Read more...] about James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2022 Announced
Berlu Restaurant
More Restaurants Temporarily Closing, Ending Takeout
Over the past week, I have received more and more notices that restaurants that were offering take-out, are now closing entirely. Here is a detailed reason by Andy Ricker of Pok Pok:Dear Portland,Today I made the decision to close all Pok Pok Restaurants for the duration of the Covid19 crisis. I did not make this decision with heavy heart; I made it with … [Read more...] about More Restaurants Temporarily Closing, Ending Takeout
Berlu Restaurant Opens June 13th
I really enjoyed Jolie Laide, and have been looking forward to the new venture, Berlu restaurant, from chef Vince Nguyen. Every so often he sends out a press release, and I pass them on in their entirety. There was a good two year span in my mid-20s where I would meet people and after introductions immediately forget their name. I was too embarrassed to admit I forgot so, … [Read more...] about Berlu Restaurant Opens June 13th