Culture

Portland chef Vince Nguyen on his James Beard Award and reconnecting to Vietnamese cuisine

By Crystal Ligori (OPB)
June 12, 2023 1 p.m.

After COVID forced an abrupt stop to the intimate dining experience at his restaurant, chef Vince Nguyen reconnected to his Vietnamese roots, first opening Berlu Bakery, then reopening Berlu with his own spin on a Vietnamese tasting menu.