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Daily Blender Exclusive: Chef Aaron Barnett

Chef Aaron Barnett’s French-inspired restaurant, Restaurant St. Jack, is what I like to imagine as the connection where Portland and Lyon meet.

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Daily Blender Exclusive: Chef John Besh

It is always my privilege to speak with the chefs I interview for Daily Blender….

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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:

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