Portland Food Scene Finally Acknowledged by Rising Star Awards

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You may have never heard of the Rising Star Awards, because they have not honored any of Portland's culinary talents until now. Sponsored by StarChefs.com "the magazine for culinary insiders", the awards are nominated by their own advisory board, … [Read more...]

James Beard Foundation Dinner

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The James Beard Foundation Dinner on Sunday at the Multnomah Club was one of the most sought-after events in some time. We took some pictures so you can see what it was like. Please excuse the cell-phone quality - we were busy eating. … [Read more...]

Pitxi closed, Fin to Close, Michael Pollan Coming To Portland, and More

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According to Karen Brooks, and confirmed by Fin, the popular seafood restaurant will serve its last dinner on Valentine's Day. According to Brooks, "owner Joan Dumas sold the restaurant and a new owner plans to open his own eatery. Pierce had hoped … [Read more...]

Mother Jones Interviews Naomi Pomeroy

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Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy dishes on her meat-themed restaurant, being a lady butcher, and how to make awesome pig cracklings. From the article: NP: We tend to get a lot of people who are so into food that they've either traveled here to eat … [Read more...]

Review: Beast Restaurant

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Just about everyone who reads local magazines has seen this photo of Naomi Pomeroy of Beast. One of the creators of Gotham Tavern, Ripe Family Supper and clarklewis, only to lose it all, she is the stuff of local legend. Now Naomi has risen from the … [Read more...]

News – United States Barista Championships and More!

Barista, Billy Wilson's new coffee shop is now open in the old Acorn spot at 539 NW 13th street. He's got some beautiful equipment including a stunning vacuum pot, and coffee from Stumptown, Ecco Caffe and Chicago's Intelligentsia - you can pick … [Read more...]

Light Showers in a Drought of News

Imbibe Magazine was recognized with an Eddie Award for Best Epicurean Magazine on September 23 at Folio Magazine's annual awards gala in New York City. Imbibe also received an Ozzie Award for Best Use of Photography in its July/August 2006 issue, and … [Read more...]