Batter – Griddle and Drinkery

Honesty, how can you not pay attention to a restaurant with that name? I had a fun talk with Dan Cogan, the owner of the soon-to-open Batter. Follow their Facebook page for updates. We bonded over pancakes and peanut butter and the lack of fun interesting restaurants on the westside as defined by west of Sylvan … Read more

2015 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival Feb 19 – 22

Since 1978 the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival has attracted visitors from around the world to the central Oregon coast. The 2015 festival will be packed with all of the fun, food and wine you’ve come to know and love at the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival! 2015 Event Hours: Thursday, Feb 19th: 5pm-9pm Friday, … Read more

Portland beer: Hillsdale Brewfest – Feb. 21, 2015

Hillsdale Brewery & Public House in Portland is home to one of the biggest beer battles of the year for McMenamins brewers. OnFebruary 21, 2015, the 22nd annual Hillsdale Brewfest pits 22 of the finest ales from McMenamins breweries against each other for the chance at winning a championship belt, bragging rights and inclusion into … Read more