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Food Writing Contest Archives

Every so often we have contests: Food Haiku, Limericks, writing, etc. The results can be quite entertaining. You'll find the entries and winners here.

2018 Food Haiku Winners

March 9, 2018 by PDX Food Dude

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Here are the winners of your favorite restaurant haiku The contest is now closed. Congratulations to the three winners: Gogo, pdxr1, and Malik P. Your cards are in the mail.A big thank you to everyone who participated! There have been some terrific haiku this year. These are the entries listed by the number of votes:As the day’s sun sets restaurant tablecloth glows … [Read more...] about 2018 Food Haiku Winners

The Food Haiku 2018 Contest is Here!

February 23, 2018 by PDX Food Dude

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It’s time for the food haiku contest 2018! This contest is now closed. Voting will begin as soon as the judges have narrowed the field to 10 haiku. Thank you to everyone who entered! [Good news! I've been informed that each gift card is worth $70, not the $33 I was originally told.Every Spring* since 2006, we have held a haiku writing competition. The entries are always … [Read more...] about The Food Haiku 2018 Contest is Here!

2016 Food and Drink Haiku Winner is…

June 20, 2016 by PDX Food Dude

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The 2016 food and drink haiku has come to a close. This year, the winning entry received two tickets to Anne Amie Vineyards in Carlton, Oregon. Each year, they kick off the International Pinot Noir Celebration with a pre-IPNC event, Counter Culture: A Celebration of Urban Street Food and International Wines. The tickets include a shuttle from Portland and back.The … [Read more...] about 2016 Food and Drink Haiku Winner is…

2016 Food Haiku – It’s your turn to judge

June 14, 2016 by PDX Food Dude

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Our judges have weighed in, and the results have been tabulated. We've narrowed down the choices to the top ten. Now it is your turn. Vote for your favorite food haiku 2016 by checking the box for your three favorites. Thank you to everyone who entered! As usual, we all enjoyed reading through the entries.This year, the winning entry – as determined by public vote- will … [Read more...] about 2016 Food Haiku – It’s your turn to judge

The Winner of the 2014 Haiku Contest!

March 13, 2014 by PDX Food Dude

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The winner of the 2014 food haiku contest is Alina! She wins a three-course dinner for two as part of Portland Dining Month 2014.By Alina -One hundred choices, A month with thirty-one days… Is “Second Lunch” gauche? The runner up by Carly Jane:I remember when one hundred good restaurants Portland did not haveAlina, please contact me with the … [Read more...] about The Winner of the 2014 Haiku Contest!

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