Press Release
January 10, 2016
For immediate release
Chef John Newman & his wife Sandy are pleased to invite the public to join in a celebratory dinner Friday, February 5, 2016 to commemorate their 10 year anniversary of Newmans at 988 in Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast. The dinner will replicate the movie classic “Big Night” set in the 1950s on the New Jersey shore & will feature 6 courses with wines. This is their 10th year in recreating the menu featured in the movie.
The movie, “Big Night” was released in 1995 and featured Minnie Driver, Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci, Tony Shalhoab before they were stars. Chef Primo (Tony Shalhoub) and businessman Secondo (Stanley Tucci) are immigrant brothers from Italy who open their dream restaurant, Paradise, in New Jersey. However, Primo’s authentic food is too unfamiliar for the local tastes, and the restaurant is struggling. Meanwhile, their competitor, Pascal’s has succeeded despite the mediocre and uninspired food there. When famous Italian-American bandleader Louis Prima is scheduled to appear at Paradise, the two brothers put all of their efforts into the important meal, which will likely decide the fate of their restaurant. As they wait for Prima and his entourage to arrive, the diners indulge in the exquisite food and partake in a fabulous celebration.
The meal is centered around one dish “timpano” (or drum) which is a complicated pasta dish which Chef John and his crew present with even more fanfare than in the movie. Also on the menu are soup, a risotto course, a fish course and porchetta and of course dessert. Specially selected Italian wines will accompany each course and be presented by wine maker Aaron Coe. The cost per person is $99 and space is limited. This is a family style seating event unless prior arrangements are made. Please call 503.436.1151 for more information or to make reservations.
Newmans at 988 is located at 988 Hemlock Street at the corner of Harrison Street in Midtown Cannon Beach.
“Simple Elegance in an Intimate Setting”
988 Hemlock St
Cannon Beach, Oregon 97110
503.436.1151
newmansat988.com
by Erin J. Bernard of the Cannon Beach Gazette
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
“Local chef brings a taste of Oregon to the James Beard House.”
It’s 1 p.m. in Manhattan and the lamb’s missing.
Eighty pounds of top-quality meat, UPS’ed from Oregon and slated to hit the plates of 70 hungry diners at the James Beard House at 7 p.m. sharp. And it is nowhere to be found.
What do you do? To read the rest of this article, click here.
On Thursday, September 8, Chef John Newman was joined by a group of chefs primarily from the Pacific Northwest at The Beard House in New York City. The event was a huge success, as can be seen by the fabulous pictures posted below. Photos by Tom Kirkman.
Participating chefs included:
Gehrett Billinger of The Astoria Golf & Country Club, Astoria, Oregon
Jonathon Hoffman of Seaing Greens, Cannon Beach, Oregon
Faitha Hearing of FISHES Sushi & Japanese Cuisine, Cannon Beach, Oregon
Tyler Casiano, Oregon pastry chef
Rich Strahley of Mad Boar Restaurant, North Carolina
Alex Newman of Kendall College, Chicago
Edward (EJ) Tipple of Queens, NY
Liz Rubin of Oregon, former intern at The Beard House
The exquisite dinner consisted of ingredients from every part of Oregon. Truffles from Oregon Wild Edibles; organic produce from King Fisher Farms; wine from Walnut City Wineworks, Argyle Wines, and Pelican Pub & Brewery; meat from Meadow Harvest and OK Ranch; cheese from Rogue Creamery, Tumalo Farms, and Mama Terra Micro Creamery; and bottled water from Oregon Rain.
Seaside Convention Center : Seaside, OR
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 : 7:00 pm
Supporting the United Way of Clatsop County
Join the fun at United Way of Clatsop County’s 4th Annual Iron Chef Goes Coastal. Newmans at 988 was chosen for last year’s People’s Choice Award giving Chef John Newman a chance to participate in this year’s Iron Chef event. Order advance tickets at (503) 325.1961 or uwcc@pacifier.com. Doors open at 5:00 pm for the Silent Auction and 6:00 pm for General Admission seating and People’s Choice Tasting. Iron Chef Competition Gong sounds at 7:00 pm.
For more information about this great organization, visit www.clatsopunitedway.org.
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront : Portland, OR
November 9, 2011 : 6:00 pm
This exclusive evening features Oregon chefs showcasing their signature dishes and offering exciting culinary experiences.
The chefs prepare samplings of their favorite dish for guests to savor while enjoying locally produced wine and spirits and bidding on the silent auction. The evening culminates with a live auction of spectacular packages donated by the chefs.
This year’s chefs include:
Michael Conklin, Chefs Co-Chair – Lucy’s Table
Mark Henry, Chefs Co-Chair – Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
Aaron Bedard – The Stephanie Inn
Paul Bosch – The Resort at the Mountain
Matt Christianson – Urban Farmer at The Nines
John Newman – Newmans at 988
Shawn Smith – The Portland Spirit
and more…
Visit marchofdimes.com/oregon/3564_27989.asp to purchase tickets and learn more.
Pacific City, OR
September 24-25, 2011
Chef John Newman of Newmans at 988 will be catering the judges during the 13th Annual Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic in Pacific City, Oregon. 120 participants competing in 20 minute heats for 2 consecutive days … you don’t want to miss this fantastic event.
Hart of the Garden : Oregon State Fairgrounds : Salem, OR
Friday, August 26, 2011 : 5pm – 9pm
To purchase tickets visit oregonstatefair.org
“Pairings!” A celebration of Oregon’s wine, cuisine and music! Featuring pairings of Oregon’s finest wines with cuisine from Oregon’s Top chefs and some of the region’s best musical talent, this fabulous event will be held in the beautiful Hart of the Garden at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Each participating winery will team with a chef to present perfect pairings of Oregon wine and cuisine.
Complimented with a musical tribute to Ray Charles hosted by Patrick Lamb, featuring an ensemble of Oregon’s best talent!
Tickets are $50 per person at oregonstatefair.org and include admission to Pairings, the Oregon State Fair, and a commemorative wine glass.
JBF Members $130 : General Public $170
Thursday, September 8, 2011
The Beard House, 167 West 12th Street, New York City
There are few spots in Oregon as astoundingly beautiful as Cannon Beach, where majestic mountains give way to a dramatic coastline. Enjoy a taste of this exquisite area’s local cuisine when John Newman returns to the Beard House with this gorgeous menu, complete with Willamette Valley wines.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 8, 2011 and plan a trip to New York for this special occasion. Additional information and tickets are available at jamesbeard.org or call (212) 627.2308 to reserve.
‘Exquisite Oregon’ Dinner Menu
Photos from the 2009 JBF Event (click images for slideshow):
Waterfront Park : Portland, OR
August 12-14, 2011
From coast to Cascades to canyons, the Bite of Oregon is a stunning celebration of Oregon, its food, its people and its extraordinary quality of life. Come join the fun at the best summer party on the Portland waterfront and discover for yourself why Life Tastes Better Here! For information on this yearly event, visit biteoforegon.com.
Oregon Zoo : Portland, OR
Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
ZooLaLa has come and gone, a fun filled evening of fine dining and entertainment which took place under the stars at the Oregon Zoo. Chef John Newman served up a special recipe for the event which benefits the Zoo to You youth outreach program. For more information visit www.OregonZoo.org/Support/Zoolala/.
