Bakeries; Portland has plenty of them. As a matter of fact, Stumptown has some major headliners in that category. And I frequent them often. I visit them on weekend mornings, I stop in for weekday lunches, and I even regularly …
“The Northwest is the nation’s breadbasket.” A claim made by Chef Jason French of Portland’s Ned Ludd Restaurant. And from what I’ve witnessed since moving to the area several years ago, I’d be hard-pressed to disagree with him. The combination …
Colin Stafford comes to Olympic Provisions Northwest after serving as the Sous Chef for Alex Yoder at Olympic Provisions Southeast since March of 2011. Stafford got his start in cooking while growing up in the restaurant industry in Oregon City, …
Chefs in Portland, Oregon can get a little experimental. In a town known for its creative culture, you can find anything from food carts that serve foie gras, to fine dining establishments that serve gourmet tater tots; and fusions of …
Oh how I do love Northwest cuisine. It’s easy to get excited about the culinary scene in this part of the country. Things like local, seasonal, organic, Farm to Table, slow food – and that’s just the quick rundown. Another …
Bar Mingo, home to Chef Jerry Huisinga, is an Italian-inspired spot in Portland’s trendy Nob Hill/Uptown area. It features some of the finest and freshest, small plates I have sampled in the Northwest. It’s site trumpets, “full flavored food that …
If you haven’t been to Portland, Oregon lately, there are probably some things about our culinary scene that you might not be aware of. For starters, we are the micro-brew capital of the world. Take that Germany! We are also …
I’ve got it! “Disney World for Foodies”. That’s what Elephants Delicatessen is. I’ve been churning on what sums up this specialty food store/ full service catering company/ banquet space that also produces local foods from scratch daily, and does …
The Grand Central Baking Company (GCBC) is a chain of bakery/cafes in the Pacific Northwest. What started as a small soup and sandwich shop in 1972 has blossomed into a thriving, 9 location (not counting farmers markets) business exclusive to …
I have an affinity for green chilies. Having spent a good chunk of my life split between Southern California, Arizona, and Texas, green chilies have been a dietary staple of mine since sprouting teeth. They are all my children, …