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Portland Area Food Events, November 9-16

A selection of Russian foods
‘Tis the season for hearty Russian food this week.

Each week we will bring you a roundup of public food events in the Portland metro area. It’s not every single event that’s going on, but the ones in particular that catch our eye. Want to submit an event? Fill out this form. Listings curated by Meg Cotner.

Nine Days of Pie
Until Thursday, November 9, 2017
Various locations

Celebrate the magic of pie all over Portland! And, “There will be pie fights. There will be movies about pie. There will be songs sung in the honor of pie, and there will be demonstrations by event creators Shane and Amy Bugbee as to how pies are made, and how they can bring communities together.” More information.

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2017 Oregon Brewers Festival Economic Impact in Portland, and It’s Big

Crowds in the Beer Tent
Scenes from one of the big tents at this past summer’s Oregon Brewers Festival.

A recent press release from the 2017 Oregon Brewers Festival organizers gave us a summary of the estimated economic impact this annual festival made on Portland this year—and it’s a big one, $23.9 million strong. The three sources taken into account are below.

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Portland Area Events, October 12-19

Beets

And the beet goes on during this week of vegetable love.

Each week we will bring you a roundup of public food events in the Portland metro area. It’s not every single event that’s going on, but the ones in particular that catch our eye. Want to submit an event? Fill out this form. Listings curated by Meg Cotner.

Haunted Pub Tour
Until Tuesday, October 31, 2017
7pm Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 3:30pm Sundays
Starts at Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, 112 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland

“Uncover Portland’s dark side on this spine-tingling walking tour and hear first-hand accounts of paranormal encounters—all while sampling 6 local beers.” The tour distance is about .8 of a mile, takes about two and a half hours, and includes six 5oz pours. Tickets are $45 (buy here). More information. Continue reading “Portland Area Events, October 12-19”

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Good Times at the 2017 Oregon Brewers Festival in Portland

This artwork for the 2017 Oregon Brewers Festival, designed by local artist Kirsten Karkanen, honors longtime friend of the Festival, Richard Frank.
This year’s artwork, designed by local artist Kirsten Karkanen, honors longtime friend of the Festival, Richard Frank, who passed away on January 28, 2017.

On Friday afternoon I spent some time at the 2017 Oregon Brewers Festival, which celebrates its 30th year this summer. I attended last year with family and we all had a blast, so I was definitely looking forward to it again this year. It did not disappoint (full disclosure: I was provided with a mug and tokens by the Festival organizers). I also learned something about my own current beer preferences—it took having a feast of tasting opportunities at my fingertips to see where my inclinations are these days. Spoiler: it’s beer brewed with or flavored with fruit.

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