Edible Portland 2012 Local Hero Awards

Edible Portland is now accepting nominations for their 2012 Local Hero Awards. They are looking for inspiring organizations and individuals in the local food community. The categories this year are Farm/Farmer, Restaurant/Chef, Food Artisan, Beverage Artisan, Nonprofit, and Retail Business.
Visit the Edible Portland website to submit nominations by October 31st, 2011.

During the month of November, readers will vote from the top four nominees in each category. Winners are announced in February 2012.

Who's your local hero?

One week left to vote for Salem Weekly's Best of 2010

Posted by Nate Rafn

Living Culture has covered food and agriculture news in the Mid-Willamette Valley for the last five years. We've interviewed some great people and tasted really great food along the way. That said, we've decided to endorse our favorites for a handful of of food- and farm-related categories. We encourage you to vote for these great organizations in Salem Weekly's Best of 2010.

Remember, you can cast a ballot once each day.

Eat Salem accepting nominations for 2010 Restaurant of the Year

Posted by Nate Rafn

Eat Salem announced today that nominations for their annual "Restaurant of the Year" award are now being accepted. The nomination period will end on December 30th.

From today's announcement:

"This is it Salem foodies, your chance to tell us which restaurant is the best. We will have an online poll starting January 1st and ending January 9th, that will determine, by your votes, which eatery is tops in town." [Learn More]

Eatsalem.com publishes news and reviews of Salem's restaurant scene.