Portland food news and views
This category used to feature a weekly events calendar, but that is no more. At this point it’s more about individual eventshappening in the Portland, OR area.
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Tom McCall Waterfront Park on better days, i.e. no Nazis
As you probably know, bigoted hordes are expected to invade Portland to proclaim their worldview; Antifa is planning on responding. There may be violence. Many Portlanders are wondering what to do about it all—some are choosing to carry on with their lives as planned, some are planning on heading to downtown to either protest or observe.
Continue reading “What To Do On August 17 In Portland”
Now in its sixth year, Support Black-Owned Restaurants Week returns with an extensive list of black-owned markets, restaurants, cafes, wineries, bakeries, pubs and more that are worth your time and money. This week of celebration starts on Monday, August 26 and lasts through Sunday, September 1. Continue reading “Support Black-Owned Restaurants Week Is Back in Portland”
On October 5 & 6, 2019, Roux arrives, a new event series focusing on women and their work in the food and beverage industry. The weekend will be filled with panels, workshops and collaborative meals right here in Portland. And tickets are available now! Roux events are inclusive and open to all. Continue reading “Roux Comes To Portland October 5 & 6”
Apples for cider
It’s that time again: Portland Cider Company’s Community Cider program (AKA PDX Apple Recycling) has launched! And they want your apples… and fruit! Fallen and unwanted backyard apples, pears, berries, plums and other fruit—all are welcome. Drop them off Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm at Portland Cider Company’s Clackamas Taproom + Cidery (8925 SE Jannsen Rd, Bldg. F). They will then hand-press them into a community cider; 100% of net proceeds of the cider sales will go to support Hunger-Free Oregon. Continue reading “Portland Cider Company’s Fourth Annual Community Cider Project Is On in Portland”
The inaugural and very busy Rocky Butte Farmers Market.
Good news! The Rocky Butte Farmers Market will return for a second popup (read about the first one here) this Saturday, August 3 from 10am-2pm at the Dharma Rain Zen Center, 8500 NE Siskiyou Street in Portland. I’m really excited to check it out and do my market shopping closer to home. Continue reading “Portland! The Rocky Butte Farmers Market is Back! This Weekend!”
