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Ricker and Rucker Bring It Home at the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards

Hosted at the beautiful Lincoln Center in New York City, top chefs gathered last night…

Offal Good: An Interview with Chef Chris Cosentino

Chef Chris Cosentino’s Jackrabbit does business at a clip. Now more than a year in business, the anchor spot of the gilded Duniway Hotel in downtown Portland bustles from morning to night with hotel guests and locals alike.

Dining and Drinking: 48 Hours in… Portland

Oh, Portland. After a decade, you’re finally starting to grow on me. Your rivers, your bridges, your crazy cyclists. The food and drink selection, however, is certainly one of your shiny bits.

Izard’s Goat Tour Makes A Stop at Portland’s Ping

Season four was the first Top Chef season I ever watched. Introduced to a dozen…

Oregon Culinary Welcomes the 2011 James Beard Award Finalist Announcements

After an evening of imbibing and celebration, a handful of us, thirty or so, made…

Portland Hosts James Beard Awards Pre-Announcement Soiree

Nestled in the west hills of Portland, the beautiful Multnomah Athletic Club played host last…

2011 James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalists; Vote For The People’s Best New Chef

Before I venture away to the warm, sandy beaches of Miami for the 2011 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, I certainly wanted to note the big announcement of last week – the James Beard Foundation Award semifinalists were released! While the national list is extensive, I wanted to recognize all of the fantastic Pacific Northwest nominees:

2010 James Beard Award Finalists Announced in New Orleans

Hurrah! The 2010 James Beard Foundation Award finalists were announced this morning in New Orleans…

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