eat & drink—Sellwood-Moreland, Southeast (SE) Portland...

Event date: Dec 3, 2011

Event location: Sellwood and Westmoreland businesses

On December 3 the Sellwood-Westmoreland neighborhoods will host the 5th annual Decemberville event. This winter event kicks off the holiday season offering FAMILY PORTRAITS WITH SANTA, HOLIDAY WREATHS, SNOWFLAKES IN SELLWOOD, a FREE MATINEE at the Moreland Theater AND super sales & discounts. 11AM FREE MOVIE! Saturday, December 3rd 11AM-12:30PM Free matinee to the community at the Moreland Theater located at 6712 SE Milwaukie more...

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...

Event date: Aug 6, 2011

Event location: Sellwood & Westmoreland neighborhood

Dance at three music stages, enjoy treats at 25 restaurants/bars, visit shops with sales galore on Saturday, August 6th for the 5th annual Passport to Sellwood & Westmoreland. Visitors acquiring 10 stamps in passport booklets (no purchase required) can enter a drawing to win gift certificates from over 100 local businesses. Those gathering 16 stamps can enter drawings for one of four grand prizes, including two nights for two at The more...

There’s no doubt about it. Portland is a drinking town. In a city where wet-brain dives and high-end cocktail bars proliferate in equal abundance, the options are myriad. You can have it all here: Jello shots or locally distilled brandy. A glass of smoked ice or a basket of deep-fried clam strips. A meat-market or a bar with its own butcher case. With so many places to choose from, how do you narrow it down? How do you separate 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...

In 1930, Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the Toll House Inn in Whitman, MA, ran out of baker’s chocolate and instead used chopped, semi-sweet chocolate in the cookies she baked for her guests. Yes, the chocolate cookie was an accident. Since its inception, the treat has become an integral member of the American food canon. Ms. Wakefield would be pleased to know that May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day. In honor of this 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...

A food-buying club (FBC) is just what it sounds like: a group of people getting together to purchase food. There are several reasons to join or start an FBC, the most obvious of which is the increased buying power provided by a collective. By purchasing items directly from farmers and vendors, an FBC avoids the overhead costs that drive up retail prices. Members also benefit from greater choice and flexibility, enhanced freshness and more...

Eating locally, sustainably and seasonally can often seem daunting, especially in winter. By January, having eaten through all the Hubbard squash and home-canned tomatoes in storage, you're kind of tired of potatoes, and you inexplicably find yourself craving bell peppers and cucumbers—both months out of season. Want to know the local secrets to fighting mid-winter's food doldrums? With a little planning and some new more...

The Giants have put the World Series to rest. The Blazers are just warming up. Right now, the gettin’s good over on the gridiron. Time to sink into the sofa, turn a blind eye to the leaves piling high outside, and park it in front of the big screen to watch your favorite teams battle it out. Better yet, why not revel in front of the really big screen with like-minded fans at one of Portland’s best sports bars? We visited more...