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 RestaurantCanard, Portland Sawyer, SeattleOutstanding BakerKim Boyce of BakeshopOutstanding Bar ProgramExpatriate, Portland No Anchor, SeattleOutstanding ChefGabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon, … [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 you are serious about Portland food they all deserve your … [Read more...] about Portland Restaurants – Where We are Eating Summer 2018
2018 James Beard Award Nominations are Here
The nominees for the 2018 James Beard Awards have been announced Once again Portland has a good number of nominees for the James Beard Awards. Winners of the 2018 James Beard Media Awards will be announced at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City on Friday, April 27, 2018. Winners of the remaining awards will be announced at the James Beard Awards Gala at the Lyric … [Read more...] about 2018 James Beard Award Nominations are Here
Reader Survey 2017: Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland
Your Choice for the most romantic restaurant in Portland Romance. Candlelight, quiet conversation, memorable communal experience, flirting. That is my definition, but, judging from the list, many people have other criteria. I went all the way back to our 2006 results, which contained many blasts from the past: Alba Osteria, Alberta Oyster, Andina, Fenouil, Carlyle, Paley’s, … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland
Portland Restaurant News for November 2017
Is the Portland restaurant scene fading? Esquire Magazine released its much vaunted "Best New Restaurants in America" list, and two Portland restaurants are included: Coquine at number 4 and Han Oak at number 8. Since they opened in July 2015 and February 2016 respectively, one has to wonder how either made the list, but according to Esquire, the delay is because of writer … [Read more...] about Portland Restaurant News for November 2017