
PNW Queer Chef Profile: Summer Bingaman of Portland
Name: Summer Bingaman Current restaurant: Peacock PDX What inspired you to go into the culinary industry? I have always loved food and beverage, especially the way a meal can bring

Name: Summer Bingaman Current restaurant: Peacock PDX What inspired you to go into the culinary industry? I have always loved food and beverage, especially the way a meal can bring

Name: Nik Sharma Current Position: Editor in Residence, America’s Test Kitchen, Cookbook Author, Photographer, Host of In the Test Kitchen (Netflix) What inspired you to go into the culinary industry?

Name: Michelle DelaPena (AKA… Chef Bombshell), Private Chef Last restaurant worked; I was Prep Lead- Orso’s 2015 Location: Anchorage, AK What Inspired You to Enter the Culinary Industry? I fell

Name: Jerry Traunfeld Last Restaurants: Former Executive Chef and Founder at Poppy, and Lionhead, former Executive Chef at The Herbfarm What inspired you to go into the culinary industry? When

Name: Brandon J. Wolf Occupation: Senior Director of Communications Strategy at Equality Florida Location: Originally from Canby, OR (Currently resides in Orlando, FL) What is your pride and joy in

Name: Don ‘Donnie’ Horn Occupation: Founder/Producer/Playwright/Director at Triangle! Productions Location: Portland, OR What is your pride and joy in life? My family. To have five wonderful children and also my

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BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Delta Dental of Idaho is helping thousands of Idaho students and school staff stay healthier by improving access to clean drinking water. Through its annual grant program, the

Name: Trent Young Profession: Cosmetologist-Specializing in gender affirming haircuts and color Company: Trims by Trent, Boise, Idaho How did you get started working in this industry? I got started in

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–National Geographic today revealed its picks for BEST OF THE WORLD 2025, the brand’s annual list of the most exciting, meaningful and one-of-a-kind travel experiences for the upcoming year. “I

The Boise Pride Festival is an annual event that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and its culture in Idaho. The festival started in 1989 as a small gathering of activists and allies,

When thinking about LGBTQ+ travel destinations, Boise, Idaho is not the first place to come to mind, but this is a hidden gem with a thriving queer community. Boise is

Jacob Adicoff, a name now synonymous with golden achievement after his stellar performance at the recent Paralympics in cross-country skiing, is much more than an elite athlete. For the Pacific

Name: Jenna Damron Organization: ACLU of Idaho, Statewide LGBTQ+ Rights Strategist Location: Boise, ID When did you start getting involved with being an advocate and why? I got involved in

Name: Preston Pace Company Name: Boise Trans Joy Location: Boise, ID When did you start getting involved with being an activist or advocate and why? I’ve been an advocate for mental health

Name: Erin Tuthill Profession: Physical Therapist Company: Price Chiropractic in Boise, Idaho How long have you been helping people become better? I have been a physical therapist for 19 years. Why is it

BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Delta Dental of Idaho is helping thousands of Idaho students and school staff stay healthier by improving access to clean drinking water. Through its annual grant program, the

Name: Tom Wheeler Organization: Co-Owner HomeFound Real Estate Group, Idaho’s #1 LGBTQ+ owned real estate team. Executive Producer of Canyon County Pride festival. 2024 Realtor Magazine 30 Under 30 recipient,

Name: Summer Bingaman Current restaurant: Peacock PDX What inspired you to go into the culinary industry? I have always loved food and beverage, especially the way a meal can bring

Name: Nik Sharma Current Position: Editor in Residence, America’s Test Kitchen, Cookbook Author, Photographer, Host of In the Test Kitchen (Netflix) What inspired you to go into the culinary industry?

Name: Michelle DelaPena (AKA… Chef Bombshell), Private Chef Last restaurant worked; I was Prep Lead- Orso’s 2015 Location: Anchorage, AK What Inspired You to Enter the Culinary Industry? I fell

Name: Jerry Traunfeld Last Restaurants: Former Executive Chef and Founder at Poppy, and Lionhead, former Executive Chef at The Herbfarm What inspired you to go into the culinary industry? When

On Saturday, October 24, the legacy of Entre Hermanos, the voice of Washington’s LatinoLGBTQIA+ community, took center stage at Seattle’s Sheraton Hotel as supporters, community leaders,longtime volunteers, and founding members

After more than 35 years of interviewing entertainers, I have learned that some of the best conversations happen when an interview feels less like work and more like catching up