Portland food news and views
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.
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Today is a big day in the world of philanthropy—#GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity and giving. It follows the more consumer-oriented theme days of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, and encourages people to give to organizations and projects they feel passionate about.
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Each week we will bring you a roundup of public food events in the Portland metro area. It’s not every single event going on, but the ones in particular that catch our eye.
Great American BBQ
Thursday, July 6, noon-1pm
Milwaukie Center, 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie
Barbecue lunch at the picnic shelter at North Clackamas Park. Also: Live music by Mark Cash and Chihuahua Desert; dance performance by the Westernaires Line Dance Team; American Medical Response vintage ambulance on hand for viewing. Groups of six or more require a reservation. Ages 60 and older, $3 donation; under 60, $5 per person.
Public Coffee Cupping
Thursday, July 6 and 13, 3-4:30pm
Stumptown Coffee HQ, 100 SE Salmon Street, Portland
Learn how to taste and evaluate coffee like the pros do. Warning: cupping involves slurping and spitting. FREE. More information.
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