Jennifer Fields

June 22 is National Chocolate Eclair Day

It seems every day is a day for celebrating something, and June 22 is no exception. Welcome to National Chocolate Eclair Day. Eclairs--long, thin pastries made of pâte à choux dough, filled with sweat cream and topped...

Indulge in Peruvian fare for a good cause with Andina

In Spanish, the word mejor means better. And on Monday, May 17, Andina Restaurant will host its 3rd annual dinner and silent auction to benefit the Portland-based non-profit organization, Mejor Communities; an organization that works to better the...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with tequila pours at Ten-01

Ten-01 bartender, Kelley Swenson has just arrived back home from a recent trip to Mexico, and just in time for Cinco de Mayo. If you're looking for last-minute spots to celebrate the Mexican holiday that is...

Third Annual Saké and Oyster Fest

Join the gang of Dan & Louis Oyster Bar at Sake One on Saturday, May 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the 3rd Annual Saké and Oyster Fest. Enjoy freshly shucked NW oysters...

A tapas-style chef profile: John Gorham

From tapas-style dinners that began at the tables of Simpatica, to an immersion into the culture of Barcelona, chef John Gorham may know a thing or two about mixing up Spanish-style cuisine with the freshest ingredients available here...

James Beard chef profile: Gabriel Rucker

On Monday, March 22, the second round (or finalists) for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards were announced. Portland is still represented strong with four chefs remaining in the lineup of those who may take home the honors at the...

James Beard chef profile: Matthew Lightner

Castagna chef Matthew Lightner is no stranger to cooking cuisines throughout Europe and here in the U.S. Time well spent in Spain included an 18-month stint at the famed Mugaritz, said to be one of the most respected...

James Beard chef profile: Cathy Whims

We've got one week until those of us in the culinary world learn who made it to the next round of voting in this year's James Beard Foundation Awards. To continue on with getting to know...

Koifusion Korean taco truck magic to go off-road

Today Koifusion, Portland's famed Korean taco truck, announces it's heading indoors. Well, partially. The mobile taco truck will still be cruising around the Rose City, but those looking for some unique bar eats in the Pearl...

James Beard chef profile: Andy Ricker

Last week, the James Beard Foundation announced its semifinalists for the 2010 James Beard Awards. Portland landed 12 spots, and out of those 12, seven make their mark on Portland's ethnic food scene. The next round of voting...

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