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The following treatise on beans comes to us courtesy of our well-informed correspondent and Bard of

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

Stumptown Vegans Travel! Full Sail Brewery Review Overall Service Food Quality Atmosphere Vegan Options 6.25 6

(Portland, OR) The Green Dragon Bistro & Brewpub is expanding. Owner Ed Schwartz has leased the building & lot adjacent to the Green Dragon. The lot will become a beer

You lookin' fine today!!!

According to KGW, Bikini Coffee has already opened. “It’s downtown in the former Caplan Sports World location at 520 SW 5th Ave”. I would write more, but I just got overwhelmed by the crus

When I first visited little Manzanita, on the Oregon coast, some six years ago it was pretty no-frills. It seemed like the only place to get something to eat was at the Sand Dune Pub or a small bistro that is now defunct. Nowadays there’s much more options – two pizza places (one, Marzanos, has a nice hot oven an

I've always thought of espresso as a bitter drink: tolerable when shots are pulled at a decent coffee house, but almost undrinkable when we've made them at home with our stove top espresso maker. Andrea Spella of Spella Caffè has changed my mind. The shots he pulls at his little

This is what it's all about at our house on Sunday morning! The New York Times, a hot cup of strong coffee,

By Angelo M. De Ieso II2008's Oregon Brewers Festival was the best yet with more beer and more attendees than ever before. The state's rich culture of craft beer was highlighted by more than 70 breweries offering their tasty selections to a boisterously jolly quaffing crowd.

Perhaps most essential to reopening the cafe today was reinstalling the espresso machine. Though it sounds simple in theory, there are in fact many different elements at play, and it takes a technician's patience to do it right. For all of this and more, we have Joel to thank.

In

Under perfect summer skies on the banks of the sparkling Willamette with Mt. Hood towering in the distance, 72 wildly wonderful beers will pour for the denizens of Beertopia and the folks w

We were hoping for a triumphant return to business-as-usual this coming weekend, but to be perfectly honest things are coming along a bit more slowly than we hoped. Quality is what we strive for, and with that in mind we are now planning for a coffee-centric "soft reopening" this coming weekend. Good things come to those wh

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

This week was the on-line auction for the Honduran Cup Of Excellence coffee that I helped judge a few months ago.  This was the 5th COE event in Honduras an

"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

Dave and I were talking about making a batch of our

If you don't know Belmont Station by now, it's definitely worth a visit, though the most obvious reason

<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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI!!!Yes, that's right folks, this Tuesday, the 8th of July, just so happe

Cuisine Bonne Femme has a look at pastry chef Kir Jenson’s dessert food cart over at SW 9th and Alder. These pastries, combined with Spella Coffee, are an excellent way to pick up your day. You can read her

Some coffee fans get grim delight in Starbucks woes. (Reuters) Financial woes at Starbucks Corp., which is planning to close 600 underperforming U.S. stores, is

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

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

I’m currently watching “All About Dung” on The History Channel, which is a fascinating look at the history of human excrement. Join host Monty Halls as he investigates the historical, medical, scientific and evolutionary importance of poop on an excremental safari guaranteed to fascin

My new summer cocktail... perhaps...(I really can't be expected to commit this early in the game)

Here's the good news for me:Because the cafe has limited services I ___________ (fill the blank...)I was able to finally wake up and eat a decent breakfast:

Huh? Limited what?You read correctly, LRBC is currently operating with limited services. Which means, you won't be able to get any of this:

I just found this great little, well not so little, coffee shop in the Pearl district.  If you have kids this is the place for you.  If you don't have kids, like me, this is a great place to meet your friends that

I don't know why but "and catering" has actually kept me away from trying this place.  It's like putting "a

I have to admit, I waited too long to post this and I can't even remember what I ordered or what kind of cof

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

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

We'll be posting a trueben soon, but I wanted to do a quick post on the Vegan Baked Goods Ride I'm helping lead tomorrow afternoon.The ride meets at 1:45 at Papa G's Vegan Deli, where there are a variety of options baked in-house, including scones, cookies and cornbread. Next we'll head to Cellar Door, where we

Evan waving from our booth this morning at Unthank ParkNow this is how the LRBC does a booth. I

<updated: I noticed tonight that just about every news network in Portland picked this up today. It opens in about two weeks> That’s what the signs say around er… 5rd and Stark? Anyway, you might remember they caused quite a stir when they

It would take someone less desperate for knowledge than I to resist an invitation to THE DELIGHTED STATES, A Book of Novels, Romances, & Their Unknown Translators, Containing Ten Languages, Set on Four Continents, & Accompanied by Maps, Portraits,

A big thanks to all of the readers who submitted designs for our first Imbibe t-shirt contest. We enjoyed all of the submissions, but a few entries stood out as the winners. Drumroll, please...Grand Prize Winner: Nicole A. of Cerritos, Calif.Nicole's design, below, illustrates the expansive world of drinks

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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

I first took a look at Karam back in early 2005. I think it is time for a much longer review and update. Lebanon is a small country on the Eastern coast of the Mediterranean. The name is from Lubnan, the word for white, to describe the snow covered peaks of the Mount Lebanon Range. Working from Egyptian hieroglyph

WHAT IS A BEAN? In preparing the Summer 2008 “Now in Season” column, Laleña Dolby asked a group of

Kenya Gethumbwini Peaberry (May Arrival)While t

For some, the hardest thing about trying to be vegan is not giving up certain foods per se, but the hassle of having to inquire about the ingredients in a dish when eating out. B. reminded me of this last night as we were chatting about his attempts to eat vegan at fast food chains, which make up the bulk of the lunch opti

If Walt Disney built a set for a farmers' market, it would be on a lovely plaza surround

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