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Nov 14,2008
Sellwood-Moreland's Only Tea House
by evil genius
Jade Teahouse & Patisserie has opened along Sellwood's bustling "Antique Row" on SE 13th Avenue.This spacious and bright teahouse offers a kid-friendly, savory, sweet, and cozy coffeehouse alternative for residents and travelers through the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood. Just a few blocks from the traffic of Tacoma Street and the Sellwood Library, Jade opens in time for our much-needed winter warm-ups.
Owner April Ecklund designed the interior herself, from choosing the bamboo-like mosaic tile beneath the counters to the sophisticated, yet cozy furniture. About the assorted knick-knacks for sale, Ecklund says, "I just pick things that amuse me. I hope they amuse someone else too."
All of the loose teas are available for purchase, or you can have them brew up a pot if you want to stay a while. If you're not sure what kind of tea you're in the mood for, Ecklund has them organized in handy magnetic containers by price range and ca
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Jul 28,2008
The Perfect Food
by kerry
It's been hot around these parts. Real hot. Damn hot. And when it's sweltering outside, there's only one thing you need: Steaming hot soup. Recently, I made my first foray to Kenny & Zuke's, a NY-style Jewish delicatessen in downtown Portland. And even though it was about 700 degrees Fahrenheit outside, for some reason I wanted soup. Chicken Soup with Matzoh Balls, to be exact. And holy cow, was it delicious. It was dark, rich and salty, with big chunks of carrots and, I think, onions. You'd swear it was made with a beef broth, the stuff was so rich. Maybe it was, I have no idea. And the matzoh balls - big, delicious ping-pong balls of tender, matzoh-y goodness. All of it served steamy hot, of course. My mouth is watering right now, just remembering it. Just imagine how good it will taste when it's cold, windy and miserable outside -- bring on the rain! Or, hey, what about when I've got a horrendous flu of some sort - this soup will totally hit the spot. Hang on, how abo
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Jun 26,2008
Tropical Staycation at Elephant's Deli
by pearlgirl
Don a grass skirt and Hawaiian shirt this summer and experience the tropics without leaving Portland. Elephants Delicatessen will debut Tiki Cocktail Saturdays beginning July 5th from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. featuring Tiki drinks inspired by the original cocktails found in tropical hot spots like the Pegu Club in Burma and Trader Vics. Bar Manager Kelly Berends has created a new list of cocktails made with top-shelf liquors, exotic rums and fresh squeezed juices. Enjoy the Tiki cocktails outside on the patio listening to music by the light of Tiki torches or inside at the bar. TIKI SATURDAYS COCKTAIL MENU These ten cocktails ($8-$12) are prepared with freshly pressed or squeezed juice daily including pineapple, lime, lemon and oranges.
· Mai Tai - this classic favorite features two types of rum, Grand Marnier, lime, pineapple, orgeat syrup and bitters and is served over crushed ice.
· Hurricane - Myers rum, freshly squeezed lemon juice and pa
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