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Better late than never, right? Summer, that is, and all the foods with which we associate the season. Owing to the impact of late storms and fluctuating temperatures, local farmers’ most reliable summer crops are just now starting to fill market stalls and CSA boxes. What does all of this mean for you, your kitchen, and your belly? It’s time to take full advantage of the flavors of late summer by sourcing your goods close more...
It’s no surprise that Storm Large was one of the judges at Kenny and Zuke’s recent citywide pickle competition; pickles are the new rock stars of the local rustic food scene. Forget whole-animal and think whole-garden; pickling is a great way to preserve seasonal fruit and vegetable bounty. And for the inquisitive, the playful, and the adventurous, there’s the appeal of the fact that you can pickle just about anything, more...
Event date: Aug 13, 2011
Event location: Alberta Street, between NE 10th & 30th Avenues
Come one, come all. Alberta Street Fair is Saturday, August 13, 2011 and promises to have something for everyone. Kids & Families: Parade, performances, activities & family time. Check out our Just For Kids page. Shopping in Alberta’s local businesses and at over 150 vendors (11 a.m.-7 p.m.) Dancing at one of the three stages of entertainment at NE 30th, 21st & 11th Ave. Check out the full lineup here. more...
Most of us have dusted off the grill and dug the skewer sticks out of the junk drawer by now. Some of us have been grilling long before the clouds parted and the sun decided to stay out late, resulting in our fair share of franks and run-of-the-mill potato salad. Thankfully, Portland is full of butchers, delis, and restaurants that are stocked up and serving creatively-made artisan sausages, meat, and the like, perfect for those of us more...
Move over, mojitos and caipirinhas. Tall and rummy was so last summer. You might have noticed a newcomer popping up on the cocktail lists of bars all over town: punch! Borne of the prevailing trend of the 1920s speakeasy throwback, punch is making a serious return to the drinking scene, and we suspect this is just the beginning! Good thing, because July’s around the corner, and what sunshine-and-libation-loving Portlander more...
Ah, summer! The 80-degree days, the perpetual sunshine, the abbreviated hemlines. These things make you want to be outside, probably on a patio, and probably drinking. Sounds delightful! But maybe you don’t know which patio to choose so we’re here to help. Find what you’re jonesing for—that word is so back for the summer—on the list below, and we’ll match you up to the outdoor space calling your name. more...
Spring is a tricky season in the Pacific Northwest, holding onto winter cloud and cold while allowing some glimpses of warm sun to peek through. The local food menu reflects this contrast, with winter crops coming to market at the height of their flavor and early spring crops making their first appearance. Just as you may be confused about whether to wear short sleeves or a heavy coat, accessing the array of local seasonal foods can be more...
First things first. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day (the nation declared its independence from Spain on September 16, 1810). Rather, May 5 marks the day on which an outnumbered Mexican Army defeated an army of French colonialists in the central state of Puebla, known by gastronomes for its poblano peppers—the chile in chile rellenos—and for the invention of mole. Cynically, Cinco de Mayo can be observed more...
As you may have heard, April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Okay, you probably haven’t heard, but trust us, it is. An Internet search reveals that many people are aware of this month’s special designation, but nobody knows exactly who gave April such a lofty title. Nevertheless, in the spirit of the month, we set out not to find the best grilled cheese in Portland, but to taste the offerings from a wide range of more...
If you yearn to eat seasonal, local foods while also deepening the impact of your purchasing power so that it directly supports the work of local farmers, you may want to consider becoming a member of a CSA. A CSA, which stands for community-supported agriculture, allows individuals and families to directly invest in a local farm by purchasing shares of the farm’s harvest. In return for your subscription, you get a box, basket or more...
