Meg Cotner

November 30, 2017November 14, 2021

Portland Area Food Events, November 30-December 7

The Portland Night Market is back!

Each week we will bring you a roundup of public food events in the Portland metro area. It’s not every single event that’s going on, but the ones in particular that catch our eye. Want to submit an event? Fill out this form. Listings curated by Meg Cotner.

Holiday Ale Festival
Until December 3, 2017; 11am-9:30pm (except Sunday, December 3 at 11am-5pm)
Pioneer Courthouse Square

50+ “potent winter ales” and food consume all of Pioneer Courthouse Square under a big tent. Tickets include a souvenir glass and 12 beer tickets for $35—cash only—at the door. 21+. More information.

November 29, 2017December 7, 2024

Oregon Wild Community Cider Is Here, Portland!

Back in August we posted an article about the PDX apple recycling project, where backyard apples all around the Portland area are gathered together to make cider. Well, the apples were collected, the cider pressed and left to ferment, and now Portland Cider Company’s Oregon Wild Cider is here! This is the second year it’s been released. Continue reading “Oregon Wild Community Cider Is Here, Portland!”

November 28, 2017November 14, 2021

#GivingTuesday Ideas For Portland

Today is a big day in the world of philanthropy—#GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity and giving. It follows the more consumer-oriented theme days of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, and encourages people to give to organizations and projects they feel passionate about.

November 14, 2017December 7, 2024

Portland’s Chin’s Kitchen Temporarily Closed, Changes Coming

La Pi Salad — *The delicious La Pi salad at Chin’s Kitchen—mung bean noodles, fresh vegetables, sauce.*

On my way to the gym today, I passed by Chin’s Kitchen, like I often do, and found this sign up on the window:

November 9, 2017October 26, 2024

Food Writers and Women Chefs in Portland – Eat Their Delicious Food, Then Write About It

Lemon Souffle Cake at Maurice, Portland, OR — *The magical Lemon-Soufflé Pudding Cake at Måurice in downtown Portland.*

Earlier this week, Esquire published an article by Amanda Cohen about women chefs and the media. She is, of course, executive chef and owner of NYC’s Dirt Candy, one of the most influential vegetable-focused restaurants in the U.S. In the article, I’ve Worked in Food for 20 Years. Now You Finally Care About Female Chefs?, Cohen expresses anger and frustration at the media for this: “Women may not have value as chefs, but as victims we’re finally interesting!”