Is there a "Best Bread in Portland"?There are some excellent bakeries that specialize in cakes, pies, pastries and the like, but in many cases their bread is not that great, and vice versa. In the 2015 survey I broke bakeries into two categories - “Best general Bakery”, and Best Bread. The results surprised us and proved the point. This year the difference wasn't so … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Bread in Portland
Ken's Artisan Bakery
Reader Survey 2017: Best Bakeries in Portland
What are the best bakeries in Portland? Judging by the sheer number of comments in the poll, many of you feel quite strongly about pastries. Little T American Baker climbs a step to the top spot. It's been on the chart since 2011. Other notable changes - Petite Provence fell off of the chart, dropping from number 2 to 10. Ken's and Bakeshop leapfrogged St. Honoré and Grand … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Bakeries in Portland
More James Beard 2017 Finalists
No idea why the James Beard Foundation broke the finalists for 2017 into two press releases, but it's my fault for not wanting to sit through the long streaming announcement - there just wasn't enough wine in the house. Here are a few more: Best Chef: Northwest Portland Nominees:Katy Millard of Coquine Restaurant. Justin Woodward of Castagna Gabrielle Quiñónez … [Read more...] about More James Beard 2017 Finalists
Ken’s Artisan Bakery
Along with a wide selection of some of the best bread and pastries in town, Ken's has sidewalk seating so you can drink your coffee and watch the parade of pretty people. … [Read more...] about Ken’s Artisan Bakery
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 Post has named Portland as one of "The 10 Best Food Cities in … [Read more...] about Washington Post Names Portland Best Food City in America