Starting 2011 Vegas Uncork’d With A Saber-Off and Savoy
Oh, Vegas. The bright lights, big city, sounds of ding-ding-dingity-ding in every direction. I don’t…
Food, Wine, and Spirits
Imbibery highlights and culinary delights!
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Comes To Portland
Last night, Share Our Strength’s national Taste of the Nation event came to Portland, corralling…
Your Bartender Does Not Hate You
“Y’know, if someone’s being an a**hole it’d be nice to be able to tell them…
Healthy and Hearty Top Breakfast Trends in 2011
Wow, it’s been a busy couple of weeks in food news, hasn’t it? With sales…
Cleveland’s Sawyer To Open Green-Certified Noodlecat This Summer
When I bumped into Amelia Sawyer, better known as the Chef’s Widow, at the recent…
A New York Bash for Food & Wine’s 2011 Best New Chefs
Amid the hustle and bustle of New York’s already hopping food scene, chefs, restaurateurs, and…
The Short Buzz: Bartenders Put A Bird On It
“Do you remember the 90’s? You know, people were talking about getting piercings, getting tribal…
Judging The World’s Best at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
This past weekend, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition was held at the Hotel Nikko…
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…
Stephanie Izard’s Girl and The Goat A Strong James Beard Contender
Chef Stephanie Izard took to the kitchen at an early age and hasn’t looked back….