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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Washington Post Names Portland Best Food City in America
Reader Survey 2015: Best Bread Bakery in Portland
This year I decided to break out the question, "What is the Best Bread Bakery in Portland". My reasoning is that there are some pretty decent places that specialize in cakes, pies, pastries and whatnot, but in many cases their bread is not that great, and vice versa. Proving my point, with close to the same number of … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Bread Bakery in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Best Bakery in Portland
Just what is the Best Bakery in Portland? Judging by the sheer number of comments in the poll, many of you feel quite strongly about your favorites. A shakeup in the top bakeries this year, with the top choice from previous years falling all the way to the 5th position. I think the shuffle may be due to my … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Bakery in Portland
A Splatter of Food News – Quartet, Salt & Straw, Trader Joe’s, Trifecta Tavern
A couple of typhoon fundraisers to mention. Chef Paul Klitsie Hosts Typhoon Fundraiser Dinners at Fratelli and Willem's on Main. While Fratelli has officially closed, as of November 5th, Paul is hosting one final event at the restaurant to both assist with emergency response efforts for typhoon survivors and to … [Read more...] about A Splatter of Food News – Quartet, Salt & Straw, Trader Joe’s, Trifecta Tavern