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.

Where I Go Out

Behind the Scenes

At My Venues

Chef
Jason French

Portland

Where I Go Out

Behind the Scenes

At My Venues

Accolades

100 Favorite Restaurants
Willamette Week
Cutting-Edge Cuisine
Travel + Leisure magazine
Chef Liaison
Portland Culinary Alliance
ChefsFeed Winner
One of the Best Things to Eat in Portland

My Venues

Ned Ludd
3925 NE MLK Jr. Blvd
Portland, OR

Where I Go Out

Brussels sprouts salad

Boke Bowl

Japanese

Central Eastside

6 Recommendations

Drinking Chocolate

Alma Chocolate

Dessert, Coffee/Tea Shop, Bakery

Kerns, Northeast Portland

1 Recommendation

Ramen

Biwa

Japanese

Central Eastside

1 Recommendation

Porchetta sandwich

Lardo East

Deli/Sandwich Shop

Hosford - Abernathy, Southeast Portland

1 Recommendation

Spicy carrot & avocado salad

Departure

$$$

Asian

Downtown, Southwest Portland

1 Recommendation

Behind the Scenes

"Spring AF.... on the menu.#spring #seasons #pnw"

""blonde redhead" Beefeater gin, Lazzaroni amaretto, Aperol, blood orange cordial, lemon, salted almonds..... now on the cocktail menu!!!"

"Carrots, Cashew Cheese, Sunflower Seed & Sage Dukkha....Delicious Wood Fired Winter Staples #americancraftkitchen"

"Spiced Flatbread with Squash Hummus, the best start to any meal @nedluddpdx. Look for our newsletter this Monday. Sign up on our website! All the information!"