I've been fielding a few comments and emails about why FEAST for 2022 was canceled. This newsletter explains their reasoning and is posted in its entirety. Welcome to the Feast newsletter. We’re so glad you’re here. When we began planning the return of Feast in early 2022, we set two objectives for the year. The first was to return to our September full weekend format for the … [Read more...] about More from FEAST
Portland Food and Restaurant News and Discussion
This is an archive of Portland metro area restaurant and food news, political debate, diatribes, discussion threads etc. If we aren't quite sure where a story belongs, you'll find it here.
FEAST 2022 Cancels
Feast Portland announced on Facebook today that they will postpone all live events this year. A sad announcement from feast this morning: After some thoughtful discussions and heartfelt considerations, we have decided to postpone live events at Feast Portland this year. Trust us, we are as disappointed as you but we know it’s the right decision to make. With all the … [Read more...] about FEAST 2022 Cancels
You Can Help Ukrainian Refugees
Please, Please Help by Donating In light of what is going on in Ukraine, I wouldn't be able to look myself in the mirror unless I had done what I can to help the approximately 3.2 million refugees who have fled into other countries. The UN has warned that "the number of people fleeing the country may rise to 5 million in the coming weeks and months." With that in mind, PFD has … [Read more...] about You Can Help Ukrainian Refugees
James Beard Foundation 2022 Awards Finalists Announced
Three Portland Nominees have made the list.As expected, the James Beard Foundation has announced the finalists for the Restaurant and Chef award categories. Here are the results for Oregon:Outstanding Restauranteur of the year Portland nominee:Akkapong "Earl" Ninsom - Langbaan, Hat Yai, Eem, PaaDee, Phuket CafeBest Chef Northwest and Pacific:Thomas … [Read more...] about James Beard Foundation 2022 Awards Finalists Announced
James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2022 Announced
Oregon list has seven Semifinalists. Finalists to be announced March 16After a two-year holding period due to the pandemic, The James Beard Foundation announced its list of finalists this week. Restaurant and Chef Awards nominees will be revealed on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Scottsdale, AZ. Portland Semifinalists: Outstanding RestaurateurAkkapong "Earl" … [Read more...] about James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2022 Announced