Portland, OR Puts the Joy Back into Cookingby Sonja Albrecht Portland, OR is quirky, and proud of it. From its bohemian bookstores to upscale restaurants, a defiantly individualistic spirit pervades the atmosphere. You’ll feel it in your culinary school’s classroom and in the city at large: Portland, OR gives you freedom to discover your own personal style as you explore the innovations and creativity of those around you. Portland, OR’s restaurant management and culinary school programs are part of a culinary scene that’s dynamic, experimental, and just plain fun. Take Voodoo donut, which takes its eponymous theme so far as to make raspberry-blood-filled voodoo dolls punctured with pretzel sticks. Of course, your culinary school will teach you more than baking donuts, but the point is that, whether you’re in a restaurant management or chef position, Portland, OR encourages new ideas, even odd ones. Even Portland, OR’s upscale establishments get in on the fun. Le Bistro Montage, which one reviewer characterizes as “punk-formal,” serves French Quarter cuisine, then wraps your leftovers in a tinfoil bird sculpture. Its drink menu features an $80 Zenato Amarone reserve alongside Night Train on the rocks. Restaurant management in Portland, OR is all about finding the right balance of whimsy and good taste. Good taste is not hard for Portlanders to come by: the city’s location affords it access to a wide range of local produce and fresh seafood. Portland is a relatively small town, but its food scene rivals that of much bigger cities. Wine Spectator observed, “These days Portland is a wine and food town, and a serious one.” Portland, OR restaurant management and culinary schools take part in a colorful, bountiful scene; whether you’re in the classroom or out enjoying this quirky city, you’ll never experience a dull moment here. Sources“Portland, Oregon,” Wikipedia About the AuthorSonja Albrecht works as a writer and editor for an online media company. She has also taught college writing and completed a Ph.D. in English.
Posted on November 17, 2006 at 03:09 PM
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