Feed Me Portland!

Republished from 2006. *Bonus Recipe Included* Portland has been raining figs. There are big brown, black and green blobs on the sidewalks, on top of cars, and backyards have been turned into slippery landmine fields. It won’t last

For various reasons, I had never been to 23Hoyt here in Portland. Chief among them I am more than happy with my eastside choices of appetite satisfaction and I had heard uneven reports about the food and service. So the other night I was made an offer I couldn't refuse, which was to dine

Photo by John Valls GREAT GALETTES Piper Davis For Summer 2008 If the world were divided into two taste teams — sweet and savory — I’d play for the savory side. I’ll take fried trout over blueberry pancakes for breakfast an

Lil' Slice of HeavenHomemade Creamy Peanut Butter Pie topped with Chocolate Ganache with an Oreo C

Chocolate Fudgey Oatmeal Cookies.From the in-progress PPK Cookie book, which was estimated to be due in Fall 2009 the last time I checked. Correct me if I'm wrong, Terry & Isa...Made these last night...I sampled one this morn

The first time I had a macaron from Ken's Artisan Bakery, it was a

It’s been just over a year since Country Cat opened, and I thought it was time to go back and take a second look. Ever since it opened, Country Cat has been a subject of heated debate. Should the fried chicken be boneles

You lookin' fine today!!!

These were delicious. Crackers with chocolate and peanut butter in our favorite form fac

NV Arnaud Margaine Champagne Traditionelle Demi-Sec, $34, Terry Theise Selections/Michael Skurnik Wines. How

As any self-respecting, self-indulgent food blogger would hope, after some time a few perks trickle in. Locally here in Portland, granted they aren’t that many, but somehow I’ve found myself on the list of a few publicists in town who send me invites to new restaurant pre-openings. Besides being shakedown run

As any self-respecting, self-indulgent food blogger would hope, after some time a few perks trickle in. Locally here in Portland, granted they aren't that many, but somehow I've found myself on the list of a few publicists in town who send me invites to new restaurant pre-openings. Besides being shakedown runs for the kitch

Erin and Hillary enjoying some vegan cake at Vita Cafe - Chocolate & Irish Oatmeal.I

I tried the frozen custard at Tart yesterday and it was delicious. Super creamy and smooth. The custard comes in two flavors: chocolate and vanilla. The frozen yogurt came in two tart flavors: green tea, which I tried, and vanilla. The prices were very reasonable in comparison with other yogurt shops around town, $2 for a s

You know how you meet someone and hit it off, and it's always fun to see where the relationship go

Forward by Food Dude: Still at Tales of the Cocktail 2008, so I’m in no condition to write about anything. These people can drink! On the other hand, it’s so hot and humid here, you pretty much have to drink; only way to keep cool, you know? I went to a whiskey tasting at 10:30 this morning, thi

I had a really nice celebratory brunch at Salty’s On the Columbia the other weekend.From what I’ve gathered, people either seem to really like Salty’s or find it mediocre. I’m not sure if the differing opinions vary based on dinner versus brunch buffet, but I have no complaints. The brunch buffe

Men’s Health blesses the fried pig skin–booze–jerky–sour cream–coconut–chocolate hexagonal snack cadre. I usually eat all of those, in one dish. For breakfast.

There was a day when salt came either iodized or plain and kosher salt was considered exotic. But now salt is recognized as a spice, with nuances and variations of flavor and texture that really change the way it's perceived on the palate. Local artisan Eric Stubenberg of Lords of Salt has created a collection of unique

"So I promised the valet that I would go back for a drink. You guys want to meet me there?" I was hesitant. The 4th of July. I was not dressed up. No, in fact, I think you could say that I was definitely dressed down. Lucier is rumored to have a dress code. And a river runn

<Rumors section UPDATED 5:50 Thursday, 1:06am Thursday, 3:30PM Wednesday> It’s been a while, but good things come to those who wait! News, News, News (and gossip!) Lots of openings: Cacao has opened their 2nd location, this in the corner of The Heathman. It’s a charming shop in a perfect

Lemon Cookie with Honey Lavender and Dark Chocolate Cookie with Fresh Mint

I'm shocked...SHOCKED....that the martini olives that make up the bulk of my vegetable intake aren't on this

Yes, that's right, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Alder Wood Smoked Sea Salt and Milk Chocolate!  This is Mo's Bacon Bar by

Happy Birthday, America! Today is the day to celebrate 232 years of independence from Britain. What does this mean? Well, really, it usually equates to starting a few fires, the barbecue and some fireworks, while cracking some cold beers and enjoying the prime of summer at the head of a three-day weekend. Sounds great,

Two Tarts Combo Plate You two little tarts! I don’t want to love you, you wicked temptress! Yo

So i haven't been eating much lately....well, new stuff anyways. I've been eating a shitload of Tofurkey Sausages (which, by the way, are currently buy one, get one at Fred Meyers here). But i've also been baking cakes. Three in the last 3 weeks. It's birthday season here, apparently....First, was my friend Corinn's:

So, call me a Pedalpalooza newbie, but yet again I was pleased and amazed by the turn out and success of the vegan-themed ride I led this afternoon. Similar to the Vegan Cyclist Pub Crawl, we had over 25 folks at our largest, and every venue we visited made us feel more than welcome.As planned, we started out a

It's a busy week for me in my secret day life (aka my day job), with two business trips. I just returned from the beautiful Oregon Coast and will be heading to Sunriver/Bend on Thursday.Fortunately I have a fridge stocked with farmer's market produce for my very few meals at home.Strawberries, snow peas,

Gold and Chocolate Hart, by Elizabeth Lopeman Sarah Hart makes religious icons you can sink your teeth into. Sara Hart of Alma Choclates “My dad was a Pre

JULY 1, 2008 – JULY 31, 2008Here's a staggering list of event taking place in Oregon during the month of July.All month LongJuly 1st - July 31stEight Guest Taps from Oregon Craft BrewersHorse Brass Pub, 4520 SE Belmont, PortlandDaily, Monday - Friday 11am to 2:30am, Saturday and S

Just a preview of what to expect today...

It's ridiculous there's not a dedicated thread for Sahagun. I stopped by today at the end of their anniversary party. They were giving out Proseco, chocolate cake, and chocolate ice cream. I had two helpings of the ice cream, which was the size and shape of a truffle perched on a little cup of chocolate. Very tasty and

I’m not a breakfast cereal for breakfast person. And, I’m not a dessert person, either. In fact, I tend to eat breakfast cereal for dessert. So I found this stuff in bulk at Winco Foods last week: chocolate granola.

Last night, I attended one of a series of dinners put forth by Tim Davey (Castagna/Clyde Common) and Kelly Swenson (Ten-01), held at The Cleaners next to Clyde Common. For those of you aren't big cocktail geeks, the difference between things like Fee and Peychauds and whatnot versus Campari and Chartreuse is that the latte

Oysters on the half shell - apple-pink peppercorn mignonetteHouse made duck prosciutto salad - date puree, toasted oregon hazelnuts, endive, smoked oregonzolaPea tendril salad - lemon ricotta, pickled ramp, radish, orangesCrudo of hamachi - grapefruit-green peppercorn vinaigrette, shaved f

Thanks to Chris Crabb of the Oregon Brewers Festival, here's a list of beers to be featured at the 2008 festival taking place July 24-27:Brewery/Origin/Name/Style21st Amendment Brewery SanFran,CA Hell or High Watermelon Fruit WheatAlameda Brewhouse Portland,OR East Village Amber AmberAlaskan Br

According to KGW, River Maiden Artisan Coffee in Vancouver Washington,  has premiered a $15 cup

Even though I'm validating the rates that PR firms charge, this nugget of wisdom dropped into the ol' Gastronaut Email address:------elly3500 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland , OR 97212 @ the intersection of NE Fremont & MLK Jr Blvd

I want to tell everyone that Little Red Bike Café is lousy. I want to say the sticky buns taste like cardboard, the sandwiches are no better than your average deli, and the coffee is thin and watery. I

Highlights include but are not limited to:The best damn lentil salad I've had in years--scratch that--in my life

Has anyone visited this place? Its in Tualatin, near Haydens. I have gone to this place a lot. It is a wine bar type establishment, with a very good menu. Highlights would be their Chef Mac N' Cheese, and a black and blue salad. Went there on Friday before heading up to Portland to watch the Fir

Zoë Bradbury left her urban job in Portland to start farming on the south coast of Oregon. She's blogging here about her experiences. Below is her seventh entry in Diary of a Young Farmer.

Some of the best things in life are brown: espresso, bitter liqueurs, Manhattans and rich Belgian beers like on

I thought  this was really interesting. From The New York Times: CARRIE DASHOW dropped a large dollop of lemon sorbet into a glass of Guinness, stirred, drank and proclaimed that it t

There has been so much goodness going on for the last week while w and I were on our honeymoon/food & drink fest....that it may take a couple posts to get you caught up on the highlights. We ate our way around the Napa/Sonoma wine country, took advantage of the Cali/Oregon coastal offerings, even got our grub on at the

Any Guess What This Might Be? Spotted on SW 9th between Alder and Washington. Fresh pastries made by a very talented pastry chef and baker. More information forthcoming as soon as I’m done licking the buttercream chocolate frosting off my face.

Chocolate-Blackberry Pudding

May 13, 1806 is historically known as the first use of the word "cock-tail"