Burn the Ice

In "Burn the Ice," James Beard Award-winning food journalist Kevin Alexander explores a transformative decade in American dining, highlighting the rise of casual fine dining in cities like Portland, Oregon. He chronicles the journeys of influential chefs and restaurateurs, as well as the cultural shifts that reshaped culinary landscapes across the country. Delving into the stories behind iconic figures and emerging neighborhoods, Alexander captures a vibrant era defined by creativity and ambition in the world of food and drink. This engaging narrative paints a vivid picture of a culinary revolution that redefined how Americans experience dining.