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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Portland Restaurants – Where We are Eating Summer 2018
The endless question: What are the best Portland restaurants? I frequently get letters from tourists asking, "What are the Best Portland Restaurants?" Lists of such are a dime a dozen, so instead, we decided to do something different - the restaurants that we are frequenting. Some are new, some old favorites, but if … [Read more...] about Portland Restaurants – Where We are Eating Summer 2018
Canard Restaurant is Now Open – Here’s the Menu
Canard Portland's opening menu Canard, the latest venture from Le Pigeon's Gabriel Rucker and Andrew Fortgang is now open. It will only be serving dinner the first month, but expect to launch breakfast, lunch, and brunch next month. Here is the opening evening food menu, served from 4 pm. Next door to Le Pigeon … [Read more...] about Canard Restaurant is Now Open – Here’s the Menu
Canard Readies Opening for April 16th
Canard restaurant from Le Pigeon's Gabriel Rucker and wine director Andy Fortgang opens April 16th Two-time James Beard winning chef Gabriel Rucker and wine director Andy Fortgang open an accessible, all day cafe and wine bar next door to Le Pigeon I'm going to post the entire press release because it will give you … [Read more...] about Canard Readies Opening for April 16th
Carlo Lamagna to Open Manga, Le Pigeon Spinoff and More
Back from a bad fall with a broken leg, bruised ribs, and a dislocated shoulder. The worst is a broken finger, which makes it very difficult to type. Lots of news to catch up on over the next few days. Exciting news for fans of Filipino food or ex Clyde Commons chef, Carlo Lamagna Carlo left Clyde Commons in June … [Read more...] about Carlo Lamagna to Open Manga, Le Pigeon Spinoff and More