The Mighty Gastropolis: Portland A Journey Through the Center of America’s New Food Revolution

by Brooks, Karen; Gelber, Teri; Bosker, Gideon

• ISBN13: 9781452105963
• ISBN10: 1452105960
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-12-26
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

Portland, Oregon, is a city that's screaming "Hey, world, check me out!" and Karen Brooks is its food-writing doyenne and ambassador. 'The Mighty Gastropolis' is her insider's look at this exciting food scene. The book is part guidebook and part handbook, painting colorful pictures of the people and places that make Portland unique. More than 75 recipes from Portland's hottest chefs, mixologists, and confectioners round out this compilation. A final special feature sets this book apart: a French-folded jacket unfolds to reveal a map of "The Mighty 100," Karen's curated list of the top spots to sample a taste of in her mighty gastropolis.

Author Biography

Karen Brooks is the author of eight food and pop culture books and former "most scooptastic" Oregonian food writer. She is currently the restaurant critic and dining editor of Portland Monthly magazine.

Teri Gelber is a James Beard award-winning food writer living in Portland, Oregon.

Gideon Bosker is a writer and photographer who lives in many places, including Portland, Oregon. With Karen Brooks, he is the co-author of the cult classics Patio Daddy-O, Atomic Cocktails and Dude Food.