Travel Archives - Bridgetown Bites

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Bridgetown Bites Roadtrip: Tasting Willamette Valley Salads

While Portland has no shortage of incredible salads—as we’ve showcased throughout Portland Salad Week—Meg and I were eager to explore beyond the city limits in search of more salad treasure. Our adventure took us to the heart of the Willamette Valley, where we visited five distinct food destinations that each offered a unique and delicious taste of the region’s local, seasonal bounty. Here are the Willamette Valley salads we enjoyed and the places we visited.

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Portland Food Influencers Share their Salad Love

The salad from Pizza Thief — Photo credit: Paul Wagtouicz.

Shining a light on Portland’s salad scene has been a true pleasure—and at times, even a revelation. Now, we’re putting that discovery to the test by turning to some of our favorite Portland food influencers and top content creators.

We asked them to share their favorite salad spots and what makes those picks stand out. Some confirmed the classics we all know and love, while others introduced us to new and unexpected salads. Read on for all crunchy details.

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

A Good Time With Sandor Katz and His New Book at Ferment Brewing Co.

The exterior of the modern Ferment Brewing Co. building as the sun was setting.

On Monday evening I made my way to Ferment Brewing Co. in Hood River for an evening with fermentation legend Sandor Katz to hear him talk about his new book, Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Journeys. He spoke to a more than full house, with eventually close to 60 people sitting in the space and around the perimeter.

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Journeys Book Launch in Hood River November 29

Very exciting news: Sandor Katz, fermenter extraordinaire, has a new book called Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Journeys, and will be doing a book launch party at the aptly named Ferment Brewing Co. in Hood River on November 29. This will be a nice chance to hear Sandor speak about a topic he is deeply well-versed in—traditions in fermentation—and watch his technique for making a ferment in the modern surroundings of Ferment Brewing Co. It should be a fun and interesting time. The event is free and unticketed.

October 4, 2017October 3, 2017

No Events Listing This Week (October 5-12)

I’m on a “working vacation,” so the events list is off this week. I’m having a lovely time in Washington State, seeing family, eating tasty food, and enjoying beautiful views. I’ll be back next week with new list of awesome Portland events.

In the meantime, here’s a picture of the mountains and some airplanes at the local airport diner, where I had an excellent BLTA.