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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Washington Post Names Portland Best Food City in America
"Welcome to Portland, as in Oregon, the land of milk and honey — also coffee, tea, beer, wine, game, berries, crab, salmon, ice cream in flavors lifted from food trucks and olive oil that chefs compare favorably to Italy’s liquid gold." In a Merry Christmas to businesses in Portland, Tom Sietsema of The Washington … [Read more...] about Washington Post Names Portland Best Food City in America
Reader Survey 2015: Best New Restaurants in Portland
I have a friend who visits every few years, and her first question is always, "What are the Best New Restaurants in Portland?" Since I didn't do a survey in 2014, this list goes back to late 2013. Looking over this list, I think everyone one of them is an option for a good meal. Will the top choices be successful? … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best New Restaurants in Portland
Davenport Now Open on East Burnside
Kevin Gibson and Kurt Heilemann have officially opened their new restaurant "Davenport" in the former June space at 2215 E Burnside. You may remember Kevin from such hits as Evoe and Castagna, both on Hawthorne, and Kurt from his general manager position at clarklewis and wine program manager at Paley's Place. They are … [Read more...] about Davenport Now Open on East Burnside