Chef Crush

ALEX @ Besaw’s (503) 228-2619
2301 NW Savier Street, Portland, Oregon, 97210

Why he’s dreamy:
The plate of bite-sized scones that appears on the breakfast table with coffee before I’ve even ordered is enough to make me adore this chipper chef crush. The scrambled eggs with brie, tomato, and scallions is a perfect savory start to the day, and you can’t go wrong with any of the sweet delights off the griddle. His morning morsels are so tasty, I can’t seem to make lunch or dinner, but I’m willing to bet the evening crew is just as crushable…

JAMIE & ALEX @ Biwa (503) 239-8830
215 SE 9th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97214

Why they’re dreamy:
Every darn thing on the menu. Yes, Biwa is one of our favorite chef crush destinations, due in no small part to these two cuties. Have we mentioned that CG1 has a thing for cooks in newsboy caps? And um, who doesn’t like a gorgeous, exotic girl who can master a grill like nobody’s business? They just keep us coming back with perfectly seasoned and succulent skewers, belly-warming ramen and udon, and their sassy kitchen repartee.