[updated: I missed the first one] Here are the final entries in the 2014 food memory contest. There are so many entries, I haven't quite figured out a good way for the public vote yet, but I'll get it together in the next couple of days. Thanks to everyone who entered! By Pamela - In the early hours of the morning, before my sleepy ones were up, I snuck out of bed, … [Read more...] about Here are the Final 2014 Food Writing Contest Entries
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The Anti Paula Deen
With Paula Deen's recent PR "situation" (call it an exposé, call it a fiasco, call it a hot Georgia train wreck), I've been thinking a lot about Southern Food, and why Paula Deen has always made my skin crawl. Sure, there's the racism and poorly run HR thing, which is bad enough. The New York Times does a great job of summarizing that particular hornet's nest. Then there's … [Read more...] about The Anti Paula Deen
Washington Post Critic Delivers Deliciously Nasty Review
The Washington Post Critic Tom Sietsema posted a stinging review of an Arlington Restaurant this week. Some choice comments: La Tagliatella in Arlington makes a strong case for hazard pay for restaurant critics. The Italian concept, an unfortunate import from Europe that plays up 400 combinations of pasta and sauce, is so distasteful on so many different levels, I was tempted … [Read more...] about Washington Post Critic Delivers Deliciously Nasty Review
All About Wine and Food Pairings
Another popular article from the past, by Ken Collura Have you ever tried Coca-Cola with a steak? Or coffee? How about a margarita? Each of these beverages can be seen accompanying steaks around town on a nightly basis. I know that everyone has different taste buds, but the thought of something sweet and effervescent mingling with a medium-rare New York Strip? … [Read more...] about All About Wine and Food Pairings
Coffee Guide: Spella Caffe
Spella Caffe has its own unique rhythm in Portland’s crowded café world. If there’s any proof that Portland roasters and cafes are highly individualized, then Spella is it. Master Roaster and owner Andrea Spella has been in the coffee business for decades, but approaches café ownership, design, and roasting differently than his Portland coffee brethren. This is highlighted in … [Read more...] about Coffee Guide: Spella Caffe