It seems like this will never end. The James Beard Awards finalists were announced today. Here are the Portland Nominees:Books - Vegetable Focused and Vegetarian Cookbooks: Roots, by Diane MorganBooks - Single Subject:Modern Sauces: More than 150 Recipes for Every Cook, Every Day, by Martha HolmbergBooks - Baking and Desserts:Flour Water Salt Yeast: The … [Read more...] about James Beard Awards – Final Finalists Finally Announced
Ken's Artisan Bakery
James Beard Semifinalists 2013 Announced
As every year about this time, the James Beard Foundation announced its huge list of semifinalists for the 2013 Restaurant and Chef awards. While the list includes plenty of local chefs and restaurants, no Portland restaurants are nominated in the "Best Restaurant" section. Note that Portland also did not get any nominations for "Best Service" (gasp).For maximum press … [Read more...] about James Beard Semifinalists 2013 Announced
Reader Survey 2012: Best Bakery in Portland
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.We love our bakeries like we love books and strip clubs. This category got many passionate comments, 61 different bakeries were nominated and over 1000 votes counted. The top two winners received 35% of the vote between them. Six others followed closely, and then the bottom fell out. A relatively new business, Kim Boyce's Bakeshop … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Bakery in Portland
Survey 2011: Best Bakery
The results here are a bit unexpected for me. Over the past year it seems like all the talk has been about Little T, but the competition was baked by Ken's Artisan Bakery.Out of 1020 votes:Ken's Artisan Bakery - 338 Northwest 21st Avenue, Portland OR 97214 - (503) 248-2202 Map. 17% of the vote. Little T American Baker - 2600 Southeast Division St., Portland, OR … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Bakery
James Beard Awards Semifinalists Announced for 2011
Once again a long list of semifinalists has been announced by the James Beard Foundation. Portland will host the announcement of the nominees of the 2011 James Beard Awards on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at an invitation-only press luncheon at the Oregon Culinary Institute. This is the day after a benefit fundraiser dinner at the Multnomah Athletic Club featuring past and present … [Read more...] about James Beard Awards Semifinalists Announced for 2011