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Jan 1,2009
Thank You Isabel Pearl
by nancy
Thank you Isabel Pearl for hosting a fun and delicious Cookie Decorating Party for families in Central Portland. Our generous hostess, Isabel Cruz, thought of everything. Hot cocoa, grilled cheese sandwiches and noodles for the kids. And sangria, pulled pork tacos and savory tofu for the adults. Oh, and let's not forget the cookies. Fresh from the oven, in holiday shapes with so many icings and candies that it was hard for a kid to choose where to start. After the sugar rush hit, a few hardy adults followed the kids out into the courtyard to run and play tag in the cold. It was a wonderful party, in a lovely setting, with great food and a very gracious hostess. Thank you Isabel Pearl! Here are some fun photos from our flickr page . Enjoy!
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Dec 18,2008
Cupcake Jones Did It Again
by nancy
Cupcake Jones braved the ice and snow on Wednesday to share scrumptious cupcakes, fresh frosting and fondant cutout trees and stockings with Isobel's Clubhouse . It was a long, cold walk, uphill both ways, but the intrepid staff gave it their all to bring joy and chocolate. Children and their families frosted cupcakes, ate icing and played indoors together on a cold winter day. Thank you Cupcake Jones for your ongoing generosity to the clubhouse and families. We have some fun photos on our flickr page . Love the stylish winter gear sported by the kids.
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Dec 15,2008
Snow Blows, Eat Cupcakes Instead!
by pearlgirl
Snow schmo. The media blizzard is in full effect, but wouldn't you rather celebrate National Cupcake Day instead? Turn. Off. Coverage. Do you really need to see another reporter stick his hand in the snow and announce its depth? It's time to get outside and head over to Cupcake Jones . We're not advocating driving—there are plenty of you within walking distance. So, put on your winter gear and head over to 307 NW 10th Avenue. In honor of National Cupcake Day, every 15th purchase at Cupcake Jones will be free today (up to $36 per transaction or one dozen JUMBO cupcakes). The Cupcake Jones crew has other fun things up their sleeves, so stop by and check out the festivities, 10–8 p.m. In case you're wondering, today's flavors are: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Cranberry, PB Cup, Snowflake, Holiday Chocolate Truffle, and Gingerbread Cookie.
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Dec 11,2008
Gnarly Economy Forces Acorn to Close
by pearlgirl
This is sad news: the Acorn in the Gadsby Building (13th and Hoyt) is closing its doors on December 19. I've always been a fan of this quirky little stop in the neighborhood. Really great sandwiches at affordable prices. The space was teensy, but it had great attitude. You could always count on some interesting music, people and a new business card. I believe that PNCA students crafted the business cards—all were different and unique, just like the Acorn. Thanks to our friend Julian for the tip and the photo. Acorn's big sister Half & Half is still open at 923 SW Oak, so please show them a little love. According to Food Dude, there is already a new owner and business planned for the space. Find out the details at Portland Food and Drink .
posted at 07:53 AM
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Dec 10,2008
Happy Birthday Caffè Umbria
by the nice brian
Be sure to stop by Caffè Umbria today and wish them a happy first birthday. Can you believe they opened a year ago ? Today, they're celebrating by offering any drink for $1—huge, triple, soy, with whip... whatever! And, in another act of giving, the day's proceeds will be donated to Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation , a national organization working to end childhood hunger in America. Grazie, Caffè Umbria!
posted at 10:29 AM
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Dec 4,2008
Unofficial Gossip
by stockboy
While walking the neighborhood the other day I passed Mercato [across from Pearl Bakery] with brown paper covering the windows. Hmmm I said to myself. A neighbor appeared and remarked that she had heard that a bar/ nightclub had inked a deal for the space. Don't know for a fact but interesting... Lets keep an eye open and hope that the space fills soon!
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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 3,2008
Thank You Sweet Masterpiece
by nancy
Thank you Sweet Masterpiece for hosting families this afternoon for a delicious field trip. Crystal, one of the owners, connected with the kids right off by passing around an actual coco pod. And impressed the parents by fielding tough questions about chocolate terminology. We all loved the 'behind the scenes' look at how to dip chocolate candies and seeing what a ten pound bar of chocolate looks like. Crystal wrapped the tour up by passing around creamy chocolate and steamed milk so kids and adults alike could make their own hot chocolate. Delicious! And all the parents appreciated how kid friendly and thoughtful the staff were to have a big group of kids having fun and enjoying fine chocolate. If pictures of kids clamoring for chocolate makes you smile, you'll definitely want to check out the photos on our flickr page . There's one where it looks like the children are trying to claw their way into the chocolate case. Uh huh. Th
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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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Dec 2,2008
Local Chef Dishes It Up on Martha Stewart Show
by pearlgirl
On Thursday, December 4 at 11 a.m., a local Portland chef will appear live on the Martha Stewart Show . He'll join Martha in the kitchen to prepare two recipes from his new cookbook, including a holiday dish of roast duck with cherries and savory bread pudding. Still don't know who it is? Find out here .
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