The Oregonian got the scoop on two new restaurants that Vitaly and Kimberly Paley are planning for downtown Portland. The "Imperial" will go into the space at the Hotel Lucia recently vacated by Typhoon. The second will be called "Portland Penny … [Read more...]

Ben Bettinger, chef at the popular SE restaurant Beaker & Flask, is leaving to join his old mentor Vitaly Paley at his new Downtown restaurant. From Oregon Live, "Coming to Beaker and Flask was a huge stepping stone, my first opportunity to find … [Read more...]

UPDATED: You can add Gregory Gourdet from Departure Restaurant, Jake Martin of Fenouil, Chris DiMinno of Clyde Common and Ben Bettinger from Beaker and Flask to this list. Jenn Louis, co-owner and executive chef at Lincoln restaurant, has been … [Read more...]

Diane Morgan,of Diane Morgan Cooks, has announced she will be on the Food Network Challenge: Thanksgiving Family Face-Off, which will air Sunday November 14th. She was one of three judges for the show. Andy Ricker has announced the five-year … [Read more...]

It's been a while, but good things come to those who wait! News, News, News (and gossip!) Lots of openings: Cacao has opened their 2nd location, this in the corner of The Heathman. It's a charming shop in a perfect location (and I almost never use … [Read more...]