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Information about the 2010 season coming soon.

Chef in the Market

Aromas and expert advice draw crowds to the market throughout the season for cooking demonstrations conducted by the area's best chefs.

Curious cooks watch chefs and cookbook authors from Portland and around the United States as they turn the market’s seasonal produce into simple, delectable dishes.
Chef demonstrations begin 10 a.m. on the center stage at the PSU Saturday Market.

Check out the Market Calendar for a complete Chef Schedule.

For more information please contact Jamie, our Chef Coordinator.

2009 Chefs have included:

Daniel Brophy, Oregon Culinary Institute
Featuring: Morel Cakes with Grilled Asparagus

Louisa Neumann, Personal Culinary Instruction
Featuring: Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Elias Cairo, Castagna
Featuring: Morel-Asparagus Tart

Todd Koebke, Sabin-Schellenberg
Featuring: The Most Incredible Market Brunch

Cathy Whims, Nostrana
Featuring: Pizza Sonja, Pizza Primavera, Hand-made Pizza Dough, Arugula Pesto

Robert Reynolds, Robert Reynolds Chef Studio
Featuring: Strawberry Rissoto

Hank Costello, De la Vina
Featuring: Fresh Mozzarella Cheese and Grilled Vegetable Caprese Salad

Amelia Hard and Allison Bader
Featuring: Hazelnut Torte and Risotto with Seasonal Greens

Leena Ezekiel, In Good Taste
Featuring: Keema Mattar (Ground Lamb Cooked with Peas) with Greens

David Barber, Three Square Grill – Picklopolis
Featuring: Wild Mushroom Duxelles with Pickle Relish & Homemade Ketchup

Adam Sappington, The Country Cat
Featuring: The Country Cat's Summer Succotash

Paul Hyman, Nel Centro
Featuring: Corn and Tarragon Bisque

Martha Holmberg
Featuring: Gingery Peach Berry Galette & Rough Puff Pastry
Stuffed Peaches from Piedmont

Dax Ericson, Multnomah Athletic Club
Featureing: Creamy polenta with mélange of market vegetables and basil oil

Grace Pae, Artemis Foods
Featuring: Farro with butternut squash, fresh Cannellini beans and Goat Cheese & Seasonal Vegetable Saute with Bacon and Garlic

Chef Naoko
Featuring: Tonjiru (Miso soup with pork and seasonal vegetables) & Vegetable Pork Roll with Cheese