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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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 … [Read more...] about Portland Restaurants – Where We are Eating Summer 2018
Canard Restaurant is Now Open – Here’s the Menu
Canard Portland's opening menu Canard, the latest venture from Le Pigeon's Gabriel Rucker and Andrew Fortgang is now open. It will only be serving dinner the first month, but expect to launch breakfast, lunch, and brunch next month. Here is the opening evening food menu, served from 4 pm. Next door to Le Pigeon … [Read more...] about Canard Restaurant is Now Open – Here’s the Menu
2018 James Beard Awards Nominees
Big press release from the James Beard Foundation today - the 2018 James Beard Awards nominations NEW YORK, NY (February 15, 2018) - The James Beard Foundation announced today its list of Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists for the 28th annual James Beard Foundation Awards. Selected from a list of more … [Read more...] about 2018 James Beard Awards Nominees
Carlo Lamagna to Open Manga, Le Pigeon Spinoff and More
Back from a bad fall with a broken leg, bruised ribs, and a dislocated shoulder. The worst is a broken finger, which makes it very difficult to type. Lots of news to catch up on over the next few days. Exciting news for fans of Filipino food or ex Clyde Commons chef, Carlo Lamagna Carlo left Clyde Commons in June … [Read more...] about Carlo Lamagna to Open Manga, Le Pigeon Spinoff and More
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 … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Most Romantic Restaurant in Portland
Reader Survey 2017: Best Desserts in Portland
Where to go for the best desserts in Portland We haven't asked this question since 2013 because it never seemed to vary from year to year. One would think your opinions would have changed over the past three years, but this is not the case. The top three in our survey results this year parrot surveys all the way back … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Desserts in Portland
Little Bird & Le Pigeon Return to Tipping
They gave it a good try. Le Pigeon and Little Bird Restaurants have returned to a normal tipping program - Return to Traditional Tip Model Last year, we implemented a gratuity-free payment model at both of our restaurants. While we are proud to have experimented with this format, it unfortunately, did not work as … [Read more...] about Little Bird & Le Pigeon Return to Tipping