Nominees from the Pacific Northwest area were announced this morning at The Oregon Culinary Institute in Portland: Rising Star Chef of the Year: Gabriel Rucker - Le Pigeon, Little Bird (among other nominees). Best Chef: Northwest: Matt … [Read more...]

(Updated 2/22) Once again a long list of semifinalists have been announced by the James Beard Foundation. In case you've forgotten, Portland will host the announcement of the nominees of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards on Monday, March … [Read more...]

No editorial here, just the facts. GQ Magazine has named Grüner one of the "best new restaurants in America". Apparently the author, Alan Richman, doesn't read the NY Times, Bon Appetite, Gourmet, etc., as his opening comment is "What's a … [Read more...]

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema, recently paid a visit to Portland, and has nothing but raves about our food scene. On the face of it, Portland, Ore., shouldn't be one of the best places in the country to dine. Unlike New Orleans or San … [Read more...]

A few months ago, the rumors of Chris Israel opening a Northern European restaurant were validated, with the announcement of Grüner, which means "greener" in German. Now comes the first official news. The restaurant will be located at 537 SW 12th … [Read more...]

From Johnathan Nicholas column in the Oregonian today (well, you didn't think I'd miss this did you?), comes news that Chris Israel is now the permanent chef at Saucebox, taking place of chef Adam Kekahuna who is leaving to "spend more time with his … [Read more...]

One of my most popular posts ever, and the one that put this site on the map. This is three posts over three days, all put together: Over the past six months there has been a change in the food reviews in this town. Before that time you would see … [Read more...]