chefs cycle CHEFWICH
$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Sandwiches, Southwest Portland
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ChefJason French
Portland
About Jason French
Jason French is the head chef and owner at Ned Ludd, an American Craft Kitchen and Elder Hall, a Gathering Space in Portland, Oregon. Inspired by classic traditions of farm driven craft cookery, French’s menus perfectly embody his culinary philosophy of seasonally delicious fare. French and his team believe that great food ultimately requires more passion for and attention to the harmony created when one genuinely considers its provenance, preparation and presentation.
My Venues
- Ned Ludd
- 3925 NE M L King Blvd
- Portland, OR
Accolades
- 100 Favorite RestaurantsWillamette Week
- Cutting-Edge CuisineTravel + Leisure magazine
- Chef LiaisonPortland Culinary Alliance
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in Portland
Where I Go Out
Eastern Bowl
$$, Vegetarian / Vegan, Wine Bar, Cocktail, Bar, Sunnyside
"Iʼm drunk in a great vegan bar with a rad staff, I order the rice veggie bowl thingy with seaweed, and it is fucking delicious. Itʼs not Portlandia people, itʼs Portland fucking Oregon!"
Spicy carrot & avocado salad
$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Lounge, Cocktail, Roof Deck, Southwest Portland
"I ate this on a winter date with my wife, CJ; it felt like summer in the garden, tasted like fun, and we had a blast! Chef Gregory Gourdet specializes in vegetarian cuisine, and this is one of his standouts, with the contrasting textures and flavors of carrots, avocado, pickled cucumbers, and sourdough croutons."
Porchetta sandwich
$, Sandwiches,
"Piquant gremolata and perky caper aioli balance a dangerously luxe affair. The sandwich is offered as a special, so make sure to call ahead to see if it's available."
Brussels sprouts salad
$$, Japanese, Full Bar, Asian, Noodles, Southeast Portland
"Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and blood orange—it's my favorite salad right now. Chopsticks canʼt move as fast as a shovel!"
Lamb kidneys
$$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, French, Full Bar, Northwest
"Order anything on this menu of French fare, but a recent fave was a dish of lamb kidneys, whole-grain mustard, mushrooms, and pommes purée. God, where was the Chablis?!"
At My Venues
Carrot, mizuna, and shallot
$$, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, New American, King
"Whey braised carrot, Mizuna, crispy shallot
. #spring"
Minestra with greens and hazelnut pistou
$$, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, New American, King
"Spring greens minestra + hazelnut pistou"
Roasted lamb with garlic, citrus, and herbs
$$, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, New American, King
"Roasted Lamb Legs marinated in garlic, citrus + herbs | 📸 @smallsuppers"
Trout with spring salad
$$, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, New American, King
"Roasted trout with spring salad | 📸 @juliescelfo"
Cabbage, cashews, cilantro, honey, and turmeric dressing
$$, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, New American, King
"Cabbage, cashews, cilantro, honey + turmeric dressing"