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November 19,2008
Thanksgiving Resource Guide » Preparing the Feast (Part 2)
by pearlgirl
Portland has a bounty of local wine retailers, specialty cheese shops, and bakeries. Many are offering something special just for the Thanksgiving table. We sourced a great list of wine and cheese recommendations, special holiday breads and scrumptious holiday desserts. Enjoy!
Wine
Cork: A Bottle Shop
Concordia
2901 NE Alberta St
503.281.2675 (more info)
Mon–Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sun, noon–5 p.m.
Northwest District
1715 NW Lovejoy St
503.501.5028
Tues–Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sun, noon–5 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Closed Thanksgiving
Recommendation: Touraine La Briderie, 2007 - from the Loire Valley in France its made from gamay noir, cabernet franc, and malbec grapes. It has that lovely earthiness that goes well with roast turkey. $18
Hip Chicks Do Wine
Reed
4510 SE 23rd Ave.
503.234.3790 (more info)
Open daily, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Recommendation: HCDW Muscat - an off dry white with lots of honeysuckle and apricot. Perfect for a turkey dinner and pumpkin pie. $16 Check out the Thanksgiving weekend extravaganza.
Lupa Wine
Boise
3955 N Mississippi
503.287.5872 (more info)
Open daily 3 p.m. until closing
Closed Thanksgiving
Recommendation: Loimer Pinot Noir - Smells like Christmas with poinsettia, cranberry, and holidays spices. Very elegant. $25
Oregon Wines on Broadway
Downtown
515 SW Broadway
503.228.4655 (more info)
Mon–Sat, noon–8 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Recommendation: Brick House Gamay Noir, 2007 - A lean, elegant red with bright red cherry notes. $25
Northwest District
2321 NW Thurman St.
503.226.9463 (more info)
Sun–Mon, noon–6 p.m.
Tues–Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Recommendation: Three Old Vines Zinfandel, 2007 – A bold rich zinfandel with all the varied flavors of the Thanksgiving table. Sourced from some of California's oldest vines (over 100 years old)! $18.
Vino Paradiso
Pearl District
417 NW 10th Ave.
503.295.9536 (more info)
Tues–Sat, 4 p.m.–11 p.m.
Sun, 3 p.m.–9 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Recommendation: Bergstrom "O" Pinot Noir - Lush and soft, with nice, ripe cherry flavors that will go beautifully with turkey, ham, pork, even steak. $18. (Did you know that Vino Pardiso sells wine retail?)
Vinopolis Wine Shop
Downtown
1025 SW Washington St.
503.223.6002 (more info)
Mon, Tues, Wed, & Sat, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thurs & Fri, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sun, noon–5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Recommendation: Grand Veneur Chateauneuf Du Pape, 2006 – Rated 91-93 by Robert Parker. Primarily composed of grenache grapes with fresh berry fruit, licorice, and pepper. It is a deep and full-bodied wine. $28
Bread
Delphina's Bakery Café
Cully
4636 NE 42nd Avenue
503.281.1373 (more info)
Mon–Fri, 6:45 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sat, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sun, closed
4636 NE 42nd Avenue
503.281.1373 (more info)
Mon–Fri, 6:45 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sat, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sun, closed
Closed Thanksgiving
Di Prima Dolci
Overlook
1936 N Killingsworth St.
1936 N Killingsworth St.
503.283.5936 (more info)
Mon–Thurs, 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri, 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sat, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri, 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sat, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sun, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Holiday breads: Rosemary Rolls, Herb Puglia Bread, Ciabatta, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Rustic Apple Tarts. Orders must be placed by Nov 23rd.
Grand Central Bakery
Boise, Hosford-Abernathy, Lloyd District, Multnomah, Northwest District, Sellwood-Moreland
Hours vary by location (more info)
Boise, Hosford-Abernathy, Lloyd District, Multnomah, Northwest District, Sellwood-Moreland
Hours vary by location (more info)
Closed Thanksgiving, All locations
Holiday breads: Pumpernickel. Available for pick up at all retail locations.
Pearl Bakery
Pearl District
102 NW 9th Ave
503.827.0910 (more info)
Mon–Fri, 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sat, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
503.827.0910 (more info)
Mon–Fri, 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sat, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Holiday bread: Cranberry. Available at the store, but advance orders are recommended.
St. Honoré
Northwest District
2335 NW Thurman St.
503.445.4342 (more info)
Open daily, 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Open Thanksgiving, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Holiday bread: Egg & brioche dinner rolls available in store or via special order, November 21st thru 27.
Cheese
Elephants Delicatessen
Northwest District
115 NW 22nd Ave
503.546.6304 (more info)
Mon–Sat, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sun, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Recommendation: Rogue River Bleu - Soaked in pear brandy, with a sweet, nutty, pungent, creamy texture. For something a little different try Zsar Nicoli caviar, farm raised in California, delicious, and affordable.
Irvington
2518 NE 15th Avenue
503.284.1157 (more info)
Mon–Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sun, Noon–6 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Recommendation: Comte - This raw cow's milk cheese is deep and rich with browned butter and hazelnuts flavors. French, from Jura Mountains. Consider serving special cheese trays as an appetizer.
Market of Choice
South Burlingame
8502 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
503.892.7331 (more info)
Open daily, 7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Open Thanksgiving, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Recommendation: Euphoria - A rich sheep's milk cheese from Holland, aged to give hints of caramel and butterscotch.
Steve's Cheese
Northwest District
2321 NW Thurman St
503.222.6014 (more info)
Tues–Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sun–Mon, noon–6 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Recommendation: American cheeses for the American holiday: Pholia Farm's Elk Mountain, a goat's milk cheese that is rich like sheep's milk, with a goat cheese twang.
Dessert
Black Sheep Bakery
Buckman
Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Closed Weekends
Closed Weekends
Closed Thanksgiving
Kerns
523 NE 19th Ave.
503.235.1419
503.235.1419
Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Closed Weekends
Closed Thanksgiving
Holiday pies: Harvest Apple Pear, Chocolate Pecan, Pumpkin Custard, Chocolate Hazelnut Crème Tart. Orders must be placed by November 23rd. Vegan never tasted so good.
Hosford-Abernathy
2600 SE Division
503.238.3458 (more info)
Mon–Sat, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun, 8am–2 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Holiday desserts: Traditional pumpkin pie, bittersweet chocolate tart, or a pear crumb cake. Orders must be placed by November 24.
Nuvrei Pastries
Pearl District
404 NW 10th Ave.
Lower Level 2
503.546.3032 (more info)
Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Pearl District
404 NW 10th Ave.
Lower Level 2
503.546.3032 (more info)
Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sat–Sun, 8 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Holiday desserts: Hazelnut Pumpkin Cake - pumpkin crème brulee, chocolate sacher, chocolate mousse, and hazelnut mousse combined into an amazingly light holiday dessert. Autumn Tart - pumpkin vanilla custard with pear, in a crispy sweet dough shell. Orders must be placed by November 24.
Papa Haydn
Northwest District
701 NW 23rd Ave
503.228.7317 (more info)
Mon–Thurs, 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Fri–Sat, 11:30 a.m.–Midnight
Sun, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Sellwood-Moreland
5829 SE Milwaukie Ave.
503.232.9440
Mon–Thurs, 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Fri–Sat, 11:30 a.m.–Midnight
Sun, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
Holiday desserts: Pumpkin Cheese Cake and Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake. Must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance.
Sweet Pea Baking Company
Buckman
1205 SE Stark St.
503.477.5916 (more info)
Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sat–Sun, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Open Thanksgiving, 7 a.m.–Noon
Holiday desserts: Orders must be placed a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
Holiday desserts: Orders must be placed a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
Vegan Pumpkin Pie $9.00 (regular or wheat-free)
9 inch pie in a windowed box.
Vegan Apple Crumb Pie $9.00
9 inch pie in a windowed box.
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake $30.00
These are $5 off the regular $35 price if you pre-order them!
1 Dozen Par- Baked Dinner Rolls $6.00
"We make 'em and you just throw them in the oven at home for a few minutes." Yay!
Related Information:
Thanksgiving Resource Guide » Preparing the Feast (part 1)
Thanksgiving Resource Guide » Dine Out or Take Out
Nuvrei Introduces Special Thanksgiving Desserts
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