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Dec 4,2008
Adding Sparkle to Holiday Parties » Nothing Says Thank You Like a Great Bottle of Wine
by pearlgirl
So, you're invited to a holiday party that starts in less than an hour, and you're frantic because you haven't the slightest idea what the host likes. If you were raised in a Japanese family like I was, you know it can be a little embarrassing to show up to someone's house empty-handed. Knowing that wine is a well-received guest in most homes, I think I might have the answer to quell your anxieties—bubbles. Whether you're taking wine to the party as a gift for the host, or to be enjoyed that evening, there are few wines that are as fail-safe as these festive tongue ticklers. Most often, sparklers are drunk before the meal, and they often go well with hors d'oeuvres, so you're safe there. If the host doesn't drink alcohol, or doesn't like the sparkler you bring, he can re-gift it the next time he goes to a party. Hmm. Thankfully, there are fine examples in every price range and are available from many different wine regions around the globe, although the label laws in various a
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Dec 2,2008
Rain or shine, Portland beckons
by stockboy
PORTLAND, Ore.—"Why everyone in the world hasn't up and moved to Portland is a mystery. " In this great article in the Chicago Tribune the author compares Chicago to Portland and takes a whirlwind tour of our great city.
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Nov 16,2008
I Give My Heart to Two Tarts
by northwest nola
I tried Two Tarts today. Let me be more specific; I tried two cookies at the Two Tarts Bakery today. I tried the oatmeal peanut butter cream and the s'mores. Holy cats I'm in love. I'm glad that these cookies are rich and little because if they were any less rich, I could eat more than my fair share's worth of their deliciousness. And if they were any bigger I'd probably break into the sugar sweats eating them. Two Tarts started at the Portland Farmer's Market and now has a retail location on NW 23rd. So, now every single time I walk down NW 23rd, which is often since i live right here, I will have to walk by the store, which is a devilish temptation for me. And I will be inevitably haunted by thoughts of oatmeal peanut butter cream cookies swimming in my head. And I will need to stop and get one. And then I'll have to try some other flavor and eventually I'll grow big as a house eating Two Tarts cookies -- or "artisan sweets for the soul," as they say. Devils! Or, Ang
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Nov 12,2008
Mmmm.... Nob Hill Burgers
by northwest nola
So, coming home from work today, I find myself craving nothing but a Nob Hill (Bar & Grill) burger. MMMM... can you taste it? A perfectly cooked, juicy beef patty topped in anything I want and nothing I don't want. And the fries? Divine! I think it will be the perfect, greasy end to a long Wednesday. Now, understand that this blogger does not eat burgers regularly -- or even often. In fact, I don't even eat red meat; except for burgers at Nob Hill. They are just that good. Why do I love it so much? It has something to do with the dive-y feeling of the place, mixed with the terse service people and the delicious food. I guess it makes for an all out entertaining and delicious dining experience. And the smoke? Well, that will be going away soon, but even I (the self-proclaimed anti-smoking queen of the world) can deal with it until then, to wrap my mouth around a Nob Hill. It's worth it, I promise. I'll be there for dinner tonight? You? nn
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Oct 7,2008
Chez Joly—New to the Edge of the Pearl
by stockboy
By chance, we wandered into Chez Joly this morning for breakfast and discovered that we were their first customers! Newly open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Chez Joly, owned and operated by the Joly family, is a welcomed addition to the edge of the Pearl. It's located in the DeSoto Building at Broadway and Davis. Chez Joly, decorated in a comfortable French café style, is both elegant and comfortable. The menu is affordable and offers a wide variety of country French cuisine.Our breakfast was served with a smile, the staff was attentive, the coffee was robust and the bill was reasonable—so much so my companion decided to return for lunch with a friend to continue checking it out! [The report was that the place was bustling and lunch was a hit, too!] Chez Joly will be another great choice to consider and we look forward to returning. Chez Joly 135 Northwest Broadway Portland, OR 97209 503-200-5544 Bistro Hours Tuesday–Thursday, 7am-9pm Friday&nd
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Oct 1,2008
23 Hoyt—A Restaurant with a "Food Flair"
by stockboy
Friendly, forthright and obviously talented Bruce Carey , the owner of 23 Hoyt and several other well known Portland restaurants, hosted a dinner introducing Chef Aaron Barnett and their fresh and "Portland" cutting edge cuisine. Our autumn dinner began with a sweet corn soup delicately flavored with cilantro, cumin and jalapeno with lime offering a slight snap to the smooth consistency of the soups body. Chef Aaron credits his mother for this creation. Being raised with this influence, it is no wonder that the next courses were equally spectacular. Our next course presented was a foie gras, a rich and flavorful pate served with a delicious accompanying citrus port sauce over poached prunes that were soft and succulent. Following the pate, a seared sea scallops was offered placed atop a cauliflower "risotto.' The cauliflower was chopped very fine and mixed with capers and sultanas, a white seedless grape of Middle Eastern origin, then sprinkled with a homemade chor
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Aug 27,2008
Presentation Leads Water Blogmistress to Strong Realization
by jenniferd
I had a really neat experience yesterday. I was invited to the adidas campus, located in North Portland, to talk about the excellent quality of Portland's tap water . The folks over at adidas have organized a group of "sustainability ambassadors," who are working to improve "green" practices at their company, from head to toe. The idea is that the ambassadors meet periodically and not only decide on changes they would like to implement company-wide, but also to learn information to transmit to co-workers. I spent about 1/2 hour talking to this group of people about Portland's great tap water and worked on dispelling many of the myths and fears that people have about drinking from the tap . I was delighted that they not only listened incredibly intently to my presentation, but they also asked some great follow-up questions. I could tell that this group was really thinking about what I had told them. They even invited me back for their health fair in October. T
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Aug 20,2008
Fresh From the Farm
by pearlgirl
Good Sam Community Relations, The Horticultural Therapy Program and the Legacy Sustainability program have teamed up to bring you a weekly farm stand every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Now you can buy "fresh from the farm" fruits and vegetables in the Stenzel Healing Garden through the end of harvest this fall. (The garden is behind Good Sam, at what would otherwise be Marshall St. between 22nd and 23rd.) Because this is a local farm (Thompson Farms), availability will be seasonal. This month they are likely to have: raspberries, cherries, apricots, spinach, lettuce (3 types), beans and green onions, corn and fresh peaches. If you have any questions, contact Tom Badrick. Cash and personal checks accepted and WIC and Senior Nutrition Coupons are welcome. Tom BadrickSustainability Coordinator
Legacy Health System
503-413-6066
503-938-8098 (pager)
503-539-8704 (cell)
tbadrick@lhs.org
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Jul 11,2008
No Need to Schlep for Schmears
by pearlgirl
Good Morning Northwesties—how would you like an authentic NY-style bagel for breakfast this morning? I'm having an everything bagel with plain cream cheese, thankyouverymuch . Shush! I'm not being mean—I get that this type of temptation is torture. Fortunately for all of us, Kettleman Bagel Company has opened its second location at 2314 NW Lovejoy. Bagel-icious goodness is just a short walk, bike or streetcar ride away. Why are you still here? Kettleman offers an extensive menu of bagels, schmears and Lox. YUM! Other goodies include Stumptown coffee, WiFi, and a quiet patio. Hopefully they'll add bike parking soon. There's also a large community table and other seating options inside. And, best of all, there's room for a line at the counter. You don't have to stand halfway in and halfway out the doorway, you can keep cool and wait inside.
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Jul 10,2008
We Have That New Food Smell... Again
by pearlgirl
Good god—Portland has so many new restaurants! Our city definitely has something akin to new car smell, but with food. Our new food smell just doesn't dissipate, it's steady. Take a whiff of all the 'new' wafting around a neighborhood near you... Lincoln Restaurant (NE Portland, Boise) 3808 N. Williams Preview at the Oregonian Secret Society Lounge (NE Portland, Eliot) 116 NE Russell Review at the Oregonian Review at Portland Mercury Bar Avignon (SE Portland, Hosford Abernethy)2138 SE Division check it out online Preview at Eat.Drink.Think Preview at Good Stuff NW Tastebud (SE Portland, Brooklyn) 3220 SE Milwaukie check it out online Preview at the Oregonian Casa Naranja (NE Portland, Boise)
4205 N Mississippi Avenue check it out online Review at A Tasty Spirit and Hops the dish at Portland Food Forum Little T American Baker (SE Portl
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