Cuisine

Chef Gregory Gourdet Wins Best Chef in Northwest at 2024 James Beard Awards for Wood-Fired Haitian Cuisine in Portland

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Portland, Oregon – Celebrity chef Gregory Gourdet of Kann, a wood-fired Haitian restaurant in Southeast Portland, claimed the title of best chef in the Pacific Northwest at the 2024 James Beard Awards in Chicago. This marks Gourdet’s third consecutive win at the prestigious awards ceremony, named in honor of the iconic Oregon-born food pioneer, James Beard. Dressed in a striking bespoke suit adorned with vibrant green and blue feathers by Portland designer Adam Arnold, Gourdet …

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White House State Dinner Celebrates Japanese-American Cuisine Fusion and Cultural Solidarity as Prime Minister Visits Biden

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Washington, D.C. – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s recent visit to Washington, D.C. may have missed the peak bloom of cherry blossoms typically associated with U.S.-Japan relations. However, Kishida and his wife, Yuko, were honored at a White House state dinner showcasing cultural solidarity between the two nations. The evening’s dinner, hosted by First Lady Jill Biden, aimed to highlight the enduring partnership between the United States and Japan amidst changing global dynamics. The menu, …

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