Fundraising Dinner to Support Oaxaca After Earthquake Damage On September 9th, an 8.4 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico off the coast of Oaxaca — that’s almost 8 times stronger than the quake that destroyed much of San Francisco in 1906. Over 100 people were killed, many more injured, and the infrastructure of the Mexican state was…
Thirsty Lion and Grand Central Bowl to Host Gorge Fundraiser
Proceeds to Benefit the Restoration of the Columbia River Gorge. PORTLAND, OR, (Sept., 2017) – Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill and Grand Central Bowl will be hosting Bowl for a Goal fundraiser on Monday, September 25 all day long. The event will take place at Grand Central Bowl located on 808 SE Morrison Street. 100 percent of…
Get Your Tickets Now for Nicky USA’s 17th Annual Wild About Game Before They Sell Out
The Pacific Northwest’s meatiest cooking competition returns on October 8, 2017 at the Resort at the Mountain on the slopes of Mt. Hood, featuring rising star chefs, an artisan marketplace, and a brand new cocktail competition PORTLAND, Ore. (September 18, 2017) – We’re less than one month away from Nicky USA’s Wild About Game, the…
Marotti Campi Wine Dinner
Italian Wine Dinner Marotti Campi – Carina Lounge – Tuesday, September 19th – 7pm (free onsite parking) Carina Lounge – 410 NW 21st Ave. PDX, OR 97209 $60 per person including six wines and four courses Call 503 2741572 to secure your reservation Lorenzo Marotti Campi (owner/winemaker) is coming to Portland from his La Marche…
Carlita’s to open at 1101 NW Northrup Monday!
It’s time… The new Southwestern dining concept from Portland’s Urban Restaurant Group, Carlita’s: Tacos, Tequila, and Whiskey, will open its doors to the public Monday, Sept. 18th at The Sitka, 1101 NW Northrup. With a menu inspired by tacos and street food (plus more than 300 bottles of tequila, whiskey, and specialty house concoctions) this new restaurant is sure to become…
Oregon Truffle Festival Announces Full Schedule of Events
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL OREGON TRUFFLE FESTIVAL North America’s premier truffle celebration announces full schedule of events taking place in truffle and wine country January 25 – 28, 2018 and February 16 – 18, 2018. Portland, Ore. (September 18, 2017) — The Oregon Truffle Festival returns in early 2018 with two truffle-packed weekends:…
Willamette Valley Goat & Oaxacan Mezcal Together At Last!
Our August barbacoa meal was a hit, and our next goat will be here soon, so we are serving Chef Myers’ barbacoa dinner on Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 24th. We can accommodate parties ranging from 2 people to 10 for this fall feast! Make reservations here for Saturday, September 23rd Make reservations here for Sunday,…
The Portland Mercury’s Veg Week is coming!
This fall, from October 9-14, your pals at the Mercury are teaming up with Portland VegFest to present Veg Week—6 days when some of Portland’s greatest vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants will provide signature vegan entrees… at HALF-PRICE! Portland’s already one of the best cities to live in (and eat in!) for those who enjoy the ethical,…
Eighth Annual Portland Fermentation Festival @ Ecotrust Thurdsay, Oct. 26th 6-9:30pm
Eighth Annual Portland Fermentation Festival Thursday, October 26th 6-9:30pm Ecotrust’s Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center Rooftop food and drink sales and music 721 NW 9th Ave. Portland, OR All ages, open to the public, $10 advance, $12 cash at door Children 12 and younger attend for free Tickets on sale! Please join us on the evening of Thursday,…
Hood River Hops Fest Rescheduled for October 7, 2017
– Organizers are hopeful that I-84 will reopen by new date – Hood River, Ore. – September 14, 2017 – The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is moving the 2017 Hood River Hops Fest to Saturday, October 7. The annual festival was originally scheduled for September 23, 2017. The change…
Rolling River Spirits SEPTEMBER 2017 Newsletter
ROLLING RIVER SPIRITS AQUAVIT PAIRED DINNER On Friday, September 22nd, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, join us at our distillery for a special Scandinavian inspired 6-course meal, prepared by Chef Sandy Holt of Taste of Excellence. Start with an Aquavit cocktail before dinner and then sit down at our large family-style table and enjoy each specially prepared course as…
Aviary Partners with Soter Vineyards for a Rare, Sustainably Sourced Head + Tail Tuna Dinner
Sustainably sourced tuna will be showcased in unique ways during this dinner, featuring Chef Sarah Pliner’s creative fare paired with exemplary Oregon wines PORTLAND, Ore. (September 14, 2017) – On Thursday, October 19th, Aviary will host its first-ever four course Head + Tail Tuna Dinner featuring creative seafood preparations from Aviary chef/owner Sarah Pliner. The…