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| Northwest Stir May 2012 |
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Beverage Business |
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Oyster wine, devine
There aren't many wines that work well with oysters, but when one does...bingo!...it's a beautiful thing. Read More...
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Food Finds |
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Farro? Emmer
What's in a name? Whatever you call it is is just delicious and versitle. Read more...
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Talk of the Table |
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Tips to make your restaurant more social
Restaurants can no longer choose to use "planned or scripted"
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James Beard Awards Nominees
Best Chef Northwest
Matt Dillon, Sitka & Spruce, Seattle WINNER
Jason Franey, Canlis, Seattle
Christopher Israel, Gruner, Portland, OR
Naomi Pomeroy, Beast, Portland, OR
Cathy Whims, Nostrana, Portland, OR
Tom Douglas, Outstanding Restaurateur WINNER
Entries Open for 2012 Bartenders Brawl
The Northwest Spirits & Mixology Show is now open for entries in the 2012 Bartenders Brawl. Creative craft mixologists are asked to submit their recipes for their best simple cocktails. The top 5 winners will compete in Bend, Oregon, in front of a live panel of judges and attendees at the NW Spirits & Mixology Show. The winner will win a trip and entry into the finals at the San Diego Spirits Show Mixology Competition.
Up to 2 recipes can be entered by visiting www.nwspiritsshow.com. The deadline for entries is May 20, 2012. First round eliminations are judged solely on the recipe. For the top 5 in Bend, skills will be judged on recipes, as well as execution, presentation, and charm.
New for 2012 is an impromptu cocktail category- a beverage meant to be delivered in a minimalistic setting. Think impressing your guests with a quenching après-ski cocktail, or post hiking South Sister. Capturing the essence of Bend in a fine craft cocktail will lend substantial bonus points to entrants overall score.
Finalists will also be invited to participate in the ‘feature bar’ at the show and have the opportunity to show off their creativity, talents, and charm. Finalists will be notified of these details and timelines once final announcements have been made.
Finalists are required to attend the competition and compete in person June 23-24, 2012. If an unforeseen emergency arises, finalists are expected to contact the event director immediately via phone.
2012 Bartenders Brawl put on by the NW Spirits and Mixology Show and Drink Think. Join trade and consumer enthusiasts to cheer on the Top Five Finalists as they brawl it out on the Chef’s stage at the Bite of Bend June 23th 2012.
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