Portland food news and views
While running errands this past weekend, I found myself at a sign pointing to the cafe at Woodblock Chocolate, one of Portland’s bean-to-bar chocolate factories. I had heard about their cafe space but had never visited; I’m now wishing I had done it sooner. There, I had many choices of chocolate bars, caramels, truffles, and drinks to consume, but it was the bicerin that really caught my eye and made my tastebuds happy.
Continue reading “Woodblock Chocolate and Their Bicerin in Portland”I realized I forgot to include the burrata caprese in my Grand Army Tavern post yesterday, which is an unfortunate omission, hence its own little post. I wasn’t expecting it to come on crusty bread but after tasting it I didn’t mind. Loved the heirloom tomatoes and that plump ball of burrata cheese. A great way to start the meal.
Summer on a plate.
Grand Army Tavern
901 NE Oneonta Street
Portland, Oregon
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Not only are the pastas fantastic, Grand Army Tavern also has a menu of excellent no-proof cocktails—behold the Strawberry Fields.
The other night I had a meal at a place I’d been wanting to go for many months: Grand Army Tavern in the Woodlawn neighborhood in Northeast Portland. Despite my #westcoastbestcoast motto, I do love connecting with things NYC out here, and that includes the owners of Grand Central Tavern, as well as my dining companions for the evening, Teri of @teristravels and her husband, both Queens natives; my boyfriend was a long-time Queens resident. I’m so glad Teri invited us to Pasta Night, and there is no doubt that I’ll be returning for their beautiful, lovingly-made pastas.
Continue reading “Don’t Miss Pasta Night at Grand Army Tavern in Portland”
Some of the beautiful greens from Starry Moon Farm, a Queer-owned, sustainable, urban micro-farm.
As I mentioned last week, the Rocky Butte Farmers Market had its inaugural pop up and by all apparent metrics, it was a great success. Over 1,000 people attended over the four-hour run, there was everything from vegetables and fruit to honey and soap, ceramics to freshly made tacos, cut flowers and more. Continue reading “Portland’s Rocky Butte Farmers Market Recap”
One thing I’m particularly excited about happening here on the easterly side of Portland is the Rocky Butte Farmers Market. Launching in pop up form to start, it will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 10am to 2pm at the Dharma Rain Zen Center, located at 8500 NE Siskiyou Street in Portland. Continue reading “Rocky Butte Farmers Market is Coming July 13 to Portland”
