I made this website because I want to help define the cuisine of the Pacific Northwest and the greater Northwest through its unique climate and geography. Our corner of the world offers its own unique possibilities and a wealth of ingredients to cook with. My goal is to collect information that is pertinent to our local communities.

The project started with my personal reading and research. I felt it might be more useful if I compiled my notes into a shareable format. I edit this site live, in my spare time, so there may be unfinished sections popping up here and there. Thanks for your patience while I work on this passion project.

Hey, I’m Ian Glück. I come from a Swiss family and grew up moving between Europe and the US. I eventually moved to Portland in 2016 where I met my wife, Sara.

I’ve worked in restaurants and bars my whole life. If you want to see me in action, come to Le Bistro in the St. Johns neighborhood.