Meg Cotner

June 9, 2025January 4, 2026

The Inaugural WasabiFest Is June 14 in Portland

Wasabi, the likes of which you'll find at WasabiFest in Portland, Oregon. — Wasabi! Photo credit: WasabiFest.

On Saturday, June 14, Portland will be host to the inaugural WasabiFest. In the words of the organizers, this will be the celebration of “the weird, wild, and wonderful world of wasabi.”

June 6, 2025January 4, 2026

Small Bites: National Donut Day, CC Slaughters, Sports Bra, and More

Donuts at Mikiko Mochi Donuts in Portland and Beaverton, OR. — Photo credit: Mikiko Mochi Donuts

Today, June 6 is National Donut Day. It is celebrated on the first Friday of June each year, and as Portland is a big donut town, you can expect to find donut specials throughout the city. Here are some to watch for.

June 5, 2025January 4, 2026

Strawberry Shortcake Week 2025 Starts June 9 in Portland

Strawberry shortcake from Take Two during Strawberry Shortcake Week in Portland, Oregon. — A favorite strawberry shortcake of mine from last year, made by Take Two bar.

Strawberry Shortcake Week 2025 is from June 9 to 15. It’s a week of restaurants offering their version of strawberry shortcake, inspired by James Beard’s strawberry shortcake recipe. Last year’s Strawberry Shortcake week was fantastic—full of taste treats—and I expect this year’s to be, too. Over 40 locations will be participating this year.

June 4, 2025June 5, 2025

Score: A Baker Fair Is This Sunday in Portland

The inaugural Score: A Baker Fair, showcasing Portland’s independent baking scene, takes place this Sunday, June 8 at Zenger Farm. This is a chance for you to get a feel for the breadth (no pun intended) of the indie baking scene in one place, while supporting the work of this beloved urban farm.

Full disclaimer: This is not a gluten-free event, and none of the bakers have formally committed to bringing gluten-free items.

June 3, 2025June 5, 2025

Get To Know SuperChill, a Kid-Powered Ice Cream Bike in Portland

The SuperChill Ice Cream bike. Photo credit: SuperChill Ice Cream.

While I was doing some research last month, I came across something called “SuperChill Ice Cream,” and I was immediately intrigued. I found them on Instagram and went to their website, and learned that SuperChill is an ice cream bike business founded in 2022. It is run by two youngsters, William and Daniel (and their parents).

I knew I wanted to learn more about this kidpreneur business, so I reached out via email and we set up a time to meet. Here is what I learned about SuperChill.