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 RestaurantKeep in mind, these are the semifinalists.… Read the rest
Le Pigeon Restaurant
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.… Read the rest
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.… Read the rest
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.… Read the rest
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.… Read the rest