Imperial

At Imperial, Chef/Owner Vitaly Paley and the culinary team will re-imagine and re-present Pacific Northwest culinary pathways. Exemplifying Oregon’s own James Beard's culinary philosophy, Chef/Owner Vitaly Paley and his culinary team will explore menu ideas that have historic significance while exploring cooking methods and ingredients from the diverse bounty of our region. The most prominent...

Doug Adams is the chef de cuisine of Imperial restaurant. Growing up in Tyler, Texas, Adams spent time in Missoula, Montana, and eventually moved to Portland in 2008, where he attended Western Culinary Institute (now Le Cordon Bleu) and first worked at Lucier restaurant on Portland's South Waterfront. Adams quickly moved on to work for James Beard Award winner Andy Ricker of Pok Pok and Ox's...

The "Taste of All" charcuterie board at Paley's Place does not mess around: The plate, which can feature anywhere between eight to 12 different meat preps, can even be coursed out if the diner wants to make a meal of it, says chef/restaurant owner Vitaly Paley. Paley, whose namesake NW restaurant is approaching its second decade in business, remembers a time when he'd make pâtés and terrines,...

Chef Ben Bettinger's next move has been confirmed: After announcing his impending departure from Imperial earlier this week (he'll be in Vitaly Paley's downtown kitchen until early August), Laurelhurst Market brings word that Bettinger will join its team as executive chef. Bettinger will replace longtime Laurelhurst chef Shannon Preble, who's been running the LM kitchen since 2009. In the...

DOWNTOWN— More than 30 Portland bars are participating in next week's Negroni Week — during which every order of the Campari-laced drink will net at $1 donation to charity — and to kick things off, Imbibe and the bar at downtown's Imperial will host a special Negroni Week happy hour next Monday, June 2. From 4-7p.m., a $5 Negroni special and $3 Negroni-flavored Salt & Straw ice cream will raise...

The Chef: Doug AdamsThe Cred: Both Imperial and Adams' other kitchen, Portland Penny Diner, are owned by James Beard winner Vitaly Paley. Adams has also worked for James Bearder Andy Ricker of Pok Pok...view more -- a favorite of many top chefs, including season 10 winner Kristen Kish. The Food: Homey Pacific Northwest eats with an emphasis on locally fresh, and a badass meat rotisserie and...