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Back again this year, Durant’s 17th Annual Olio Nuovo Festival started this past Sunday, November 1 and goes until the end of the month. This is a celebration of the first olive oil of the season, expressed in festivities of all kinds––olive mill tours, seasonal meals, tastings, the Food & Wine Pavilion, chef demonstrations, and more.
Here’s how you can enjoy olive oil grown right here in Oregon.
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We are now at the start of World Vegan Month 2026, and here in the Portland metro that means a month focused on vegan and plant-based dining specials. Veganizer, once again, is presenting this dining month, which started Sunday, November 1 (yesterday) and goes until Monday, November 30. Here’s what you need to know to enjoy.
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Welcome to our annual roundup of Thanksgiving meal and dessert options for this very food-and-drink-centric holiday. Thanksgiving 2026 is about a month away, and we have plenty of options for you here—from pies to poultry, takeout to eat-in. We’ve separated this big list into smaller sections that we hope will be helpful.
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Ballots and Brews at Tomorrow’s Verse. On Sunday, October 25 at 5:30pm, Tomorrow’s Verse is hosting Ballots and Brews: A Community Voting Night.
“Bring your ballot. Bring your voters’ pamphlet. Grab a beer and a table with your neighbors. Research the issues, discuss the candidates, talk through what’s on the ballot, ask questions and fill out your ballot at your own pace. No speeches. No pressure. No telling you how to vote. Just neighbors, community, democracy and beer.”
Be sure to take your completed ballot with you, as Tomorrow’s Verse is not an official drop site. 4605 NE Fremont Street, Suite 103, Portland
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Cowboy’s Burgers has opened in Gresham. Their first day open was Tuesday, October 6, and they have gotten a lot of positive reviews—one person remarked, “Nothing like it in the area.” They have a pretty big menu, too. Burgers, of course, but also sandwiches (e.g., gyro, Philly cheese steak, BLT), salads, appetizers, breakfast, tacos, burritos, and more. You can see their extensive menu on Facebook. 18571 E Burnside Street, Gresham
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