BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU 2017 IN PORTLAND

Begun in 2001, the Annual Beaujolais Nouveau festival is in its 16th year here in Portland. A fantastic celebration of French food and French-connected importers and vintners, a ticket to this wonderful, culinary event gets you a gourmet dinner buffet prepared by Headwaters at the Heathman under the guidance of Executive Chef Tim Eckard and […]

Food Truck Goodness in Portland

Portland has become quite well known for its food truck scene. With over 500 in operation around the city, gone are the days when folks didn’t quite know what to make of this old but ultra-casual way of getting your breakfast, lunch or dinner. To be sure, food trucks have been around for a very, […]

A Truly Virtuous Pizza Pie

If you’ve followed this blog since its inception, well, you know I like to write about food. After all, we do live in one of the world’s “food Meccas” where fresh, sustainable ingredients collide with unbridled creativity and passion. That said, I’ve found another gem in the not so rough. And with so many incredible […]

Being a Tourist in Hood River

So the lovely little town of Hood River is just a hop skip and a jump down the road from Portland. In fact, I’ve lived here around Portland my entire life and have never spent a night in Hood River (although many-a-day). That said, my family and I just spent 3 glorious nights and days […]

Perfection at Paley’s Place

O.K. There is no shortage of amazing food around Portland. Indeed, it’s no news at all that Portland is firmly known around the U.S., and increasingly around the world, as a culinary hotspot replete with adventurous and culturally sensitive dishes. Thus, when a local hot spot truly stands out, well, I think it worth the […]

3 Great Portland Outdoor Patios

So we are all out getting as much sun as possible these days, albeit with sunscreen and sunglasses on, etc… With winter an ever-present item on our minds (because, yes, how can we forget the amount of rain, clouds and muck we dealt with just a couple months ago?), we are firmly motivated to be […]

Costello’s Travel Caffe – A Gem of a Place

I was recently sifting through a bunch of reviews trying to find a good breakfast/lunch spot in Portland. Having been, seemingly, almost “everywhere,” and with several favorites like Mother’s Bistro pulling on my decision maker…I just felt I needed to go somewhere new. Well, let’s just say I didn’t have to travel far to get […]

Some Nice Barbecue Chicken

So there are a million cookbooks and so many free recipe links online to get cooking ideas that it’s hard to sift through the mix. Reviews help a great deal, yet with personal taste varying so much, well, it helps to try things out and make your own call. That said, with the sunshine here […]

A Top Italian Food Destination – Ava Gene’s

Now hearing about Ava Gene’s may not be “new news” to many that enjoy the Portland restaurant scene. Indeed, this powerful, culinary dream spot has been splashed in headlines not only in Portland, but in many a PDX travel guide and even Bon Appetit Magazine and the NY Times! Well, the hype is well-deserved, I […]

Recipe – Homemade Bagels!

So the sun is peeking out here and there, but it is also still cold and rainy. And when it’s dumping outside, well, what better way to pass a little time than to do a little cooking? So how about homemade bagels? Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a side for a hearty soup, homemade […]