News broke yesterday, just about everywhere, that Ben Dyer and crew at Viande Meats and Simpatica Catering have purchased a building on East Burnside. The idea is to open “a restaurant with a butcher shop inside of it.” There will be no changes in the Simpatica Supper Club or Sunday brunch so don’t freak out. […]
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Shark Bites Dog, CNN Is There
With all of the bullshit goin’ down in the US these days, its good to know that CNN is still taking time to bring us stories like this: Embedded video from CNN Video Stay classy, CNN. Truthfully, I think this is great. It’s only a matter of time before they institute their own Cat Friday! […]
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October Surprise?
Talking with some friends this weekend, one of the topics of conversation was the fear/possibility that Osama could be served up on a platter sometime before election day. This would be huge for the Republicans and not so good for Obama, who has accused McCain, more than once, of not wanting to chase Bin Laden […]
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Not So Bleak
Okay, I guess I got a little hysterical there. But not being vegan, I thought that the loss, or restructuring, of two big name vegan joints, would mean a tragic loss for the vegan community. Silly me. I know you could just go back to the comments section and read some of the recommendations for […]
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Nutshell: Nut So Vegan Anymore
I heard this the other day, but neglected to put it up on the blog. Pardon me. I know you all want to weigh in. So, Nutshell on N. Williams has had some serious turnover and made changes to the menu. What was once a North Portland vegan mecca now includes menu items with cheese, […]
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Autumn Boozy Goodness: Hello Fall!
Well, here’s to Fall. Falling down drunk, that is [zing!]. With cooling weather and two of the booziest holidays, autumn is generally a liquor soaked romp for yours truly. Granted, that’s true for most every season, but autumn is one of my absolute favorites. For one, I can hide my flabby form with bulky sweaters. […]
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Show ‘Em Your Cans and See a Film!
I know you Blogtownies love the movies. I also happen to know that you’ve got some great cans. No, not those kinds of cans, silly. Like, actual cans… Of food. What do these things have in common? The Cans Film Festival! In a benefit for the Oregon Food Bank, today only, any Regal cinema will […]
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Free Ice Cream at Cold Stone
In a benefit for Make A Wish, participating Cold Stone Creamery’s will have a free ice cream social tonight from 5pm to 8pm. Guests will be treated to two flavors wished up by a couple creative Make A Wish kids: Jack’s Creation – Marshmallow ice cream with OREO Cookies, Chocolate Chips and FudgeEmily’s Creation – […]
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Sex PDX
This year’s Sex PDX features plenty of celluloid skin and sexy events, and like a friendly orgy, you can enter the fray at whatever level you feel comfortable.
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Pig Out
Blue Pig Cafe Is a Midwestern Diner in Disguise
It’s easy to pig out at Blue Pig Café, but watch out for the unplanned nap full of Midwestern diner dreams.
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Tales from a Media Preview, Episode 4: del Inti
You never know what you’re going to get at a media preview event. But I guess that’s the whole point. Still, as a food writer, it’s difficult to be free of expectations when you enter a new place. Especially if you’ve noticed a certain amount of buzz about the restaurant before showing up to the […]
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Should Portland Prepare for a Great Migration?
As the election looms, I have been hearing from more people who claim that if McCain wins they are moving to Canada. For serious this time. No, really… They’re not going to puss out like four years ago. They will really, definitely leave. Really. Okay, I believe these people are going to follow through with […]