Thanks to the successful “Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!” (Kentucky for Christmas!) marketing campaign in 1974 eating fried chicken for the holidays has become a common tradition in Japan. Over 3.6 million people wait in line at KFC on Christmas day. We are bringing this tradition along with Japan’s own style of fried chicken; Karaage to Yakuza…
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A Season to Shine!
Can you say Sufganiyot? Whether or not you know how to say it you’ll want to taste it! Join us this Friday as we celebrate the miracle of oil by frying up these tasty jelly donuts. We are excited to see you! Available one day only & after 10am. Baker & Spice, 6330 SW Capitol…
Christmas feasting, raclette dinner series, and a holiday cocktail class
Oh, Christmas Feast ‘Tis the season for festive feasting. We have everything you need for your Christmas dinner, so you can mingle and jingle without worry. Our menu includes merry meal packages, brunch favorites, hors d’oeuvres, handsome hams and meaty masterpieces, tons of tasty sides and dazzling desserts. See our menu and place your Christmas…
Olive Oil Holiday “Garage Sale” is Real Good Food & Fun
Hot soup, Italian wine and warm fire fuel the annual party What: Specialty food importer Jim Dixon – known as the “olive oil dealer” to top Portland chefs and Italophiles – will roll up the garage doors at his Real Good Food SE warehouse for the annual, celebratory holiday garage sale. Shoppers can sample and…
There’s only one place to be this December: Clyde Common
It’s eggnog season! There’s no shortage of iconic seasonal food and drink in American food culture, and they all have their own followings. At Clyde, we have bar manager Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s tequila-sherry eggnog. Think of it as our McRib. Okay, that comparison may be a little tongue-in-cheek, but for a certain subset of our clientele,…
Cascade Brewing 20th Anniversary
PORTLAND, Ore. – In December 1998, Art Larrance opened Cascade Brewing and the Raccoon Lodge and Brewpub in Southwest Portland. Twenty years later, the brewery is recognized worldwide for its highly-rated Northwest sour ales. The brewery will commemorate its 20-year milestone anniversary with a celebration that will include the exclusive 750ml bottle release of Cascade’s Bourbonic Plague, one of its fan…
The Benson Hotel’s 47th Annual Gingerbread Masterpiece
The newly renovated Portland hotel continues its time-honored holiday tradition with an elaborate gingerbread display of the Corvin Castle PORTLAND, Ore. – (November 30, 2018) – The Benson Hotel’s 47-year-long holiday tradition continues as the property invites the public to view this year’s Gingerbread Masterpiece. Designed and built by professional pastry chef David Diffendorfer, this…
Book Your Private Holiday Party at Roots
It’s not too late to book your holiday party in our private dining room! We have limited dates open for dinner, but a good selection of lunch and weekend brunch dates open for a party! The Columbia Room is a great place to gather, make memories, and celebrate the holiday season with up to 34 friends, family…
North(West) Pole – Holiday pop-up bar from The Waiting Room
The folks behind The Waiting Room in Northwest Portland are turning their second floor into the holiday pop-up bar of your dreams, called the North(West) Pole (named for their location in Portland)! Tinsel! Lights! Gaudy decorations and holiday-themed cocktails and bites will be available this holiday season. North(West) Pole will be open every Friday and Saturday, 5pm-9pm, from November 30th-December 29th.
Portland Dynamic Duo Chosen as Finalists for Team US in the Copa de Jerez! Ole!
The US finalists for Spain’s prestigious Copa de Jerez were announced yesterday with Portland, OR represented. Tobias Hogan (Eat Oyster Bar) and Cheryl Wakerhauser (Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant) will fly to New York City next week to compete against two other chef / sommelier teams in a chance to represent the USA in next…
LAST Tazon Pozole of the Season – This Thursday!
TAZON POZOLE FINALE (plus no Oyster Social in December) Pop-ups are, by their very nature, ephemeral… As many of you may know, the Tournant space is host to many public events and also serves as our private dining room. Due to private holiday events booked in the space during December, this Thursday will be our…
COOK with Naomi in Tuscany or at Beast!
For the Third Year in a Row, We Invite You to Come to Tuscany and Hone Your Cooking Skills with Naomi Pomeroy and Friends Ellen Laing & Nancy Silverton! And if you can’t make it to Tuscany this year, keep scrolling: Naomi’s offering personalized cooking classes at BEAST. CLASSES AT BEAST. A FARM TO TABLE COOKING SCHOOL IN…