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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
XLB – Amazing Chinese Comfort Food
It seems that while Chinese food was once a big mainstay in Portland’s “Chinatown” back in the day, with places like Hung Far Low serving up tasty, yet very-Americanized Chinese fare, lately, there haven’t been as many options. This has been particularly the case for “real Chinese” food, and not the deep fried version seen […]
Portland Valentine’s Day Fun
Whether or not you have a special someone to celebrate Valentine’s Day with this year, you can definitely take advantage of the fun brewing around town on this “all things love” holiday. Of course, there are also “anti-Valentine’s Day” events happening…for those either single or just not in the spirit. Links for both sides of […]
Great Eats at the Abyssinian Kitchen
Having dined at a few Ethiopian restaurants in my time I have always been a fan of that cultures’ play using onions, ginger, garlic, chilies, cumin and tumeric (among other great spices). Utilizing the PDX-popular “farm-to-table” method and emphasizing “ethically-raised meats and authentic spice blends,” it’s difficult to put into words just how happy you […]