House Spirits Distillery have announced they have started construction on a new public tasting room which is designed by Osmose, the same company behind Salt & Straw, Ava Gene's and Stumptown Coffee Roasters. Presently under construction in Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District, the new facility will be the largest distilling operation in Oregon when it starts up … [Read more...] about House Spirits Tasting Room by Osmose Design Under Construction
John Gorham, Liz Crain to Publish “The Tasty Cookbook”
Fresh off the Toro Bravo Cookbook, John Gorham and Liz Crain are now writing The Tasty Cookbook. David Reamer will be doing the photographs, and Sasquatch Books will be the publisher. Target date for release is Spring 2017.Chef John Gorham (Toro Bravo, Tasty n Sons, Tasty n Alder, Mediterranean Exploration Company, Plaza del Toro), author Liz Crain (Food Lover’s Guide to … [Read more...] about John Gorham, Liz Crain to Publish “The Tasty Cookbook”
Big Gay Ice Cream at Sunshine Tavern
You have probably heard of Big Gay Ice Cream, as they have been featured on many food shows over the years, and their New York City and Philadelphia shops have been ranked as #5 best ice cream parlors in the world. This Saturday, July 18th, co-owner and co-found Bryan Petroff will be working in the Sunshine Tavern, using their in-house soft-serve machine to create desserts. The … [Read more...] about Big Gay Ice Cream at Sunshine Tavern
Swift and Union Opens in Kenton
Owners of Tabor Tavern Bring Elevated Pub Fare to North Portland Portland, Ore. (July 15, 2015) – Ken “Zig” Naffziger and wife Kristen Siefkin, owners of Tabor Tavern, have opened their second restaurant, Swift and Union in the historic Kenton neighborhood. Swift and Union is located at 8103 North Denver. Opening hours are Sunday-Wednesday 4pm-10pm, Thursday-Saturday … [Read more...] about Swift and Union Opens in Kenton
OSU researchers discover the unicorn – seaweed that tastes like bacon!
Oregon State University researchers have patented a new strain of a succulent red marine algae called dulse that grows extraordinarily quickly, is packed full of protein and has an unusual trait when it is cooked.This seaweed tastes like bacon.Dulse (Palmaria sp.) grows in the wild along the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines. It is harvested and usually sold for up to $90 … [Read more...] about OSU researchers discover the unicorn – seaweed that tastes like bacon!