Hip Chicks Do Wine Special This Weekend

From their Facebook Page: Harvest Sale this weekend! Today -Mon save 10% on 3, 15% on 6 & 20% on 12 bottles. Wine club members get an extra 5% off of these prices. We are also having a Fall White sale-the 2008 Pinot Gris ($15) & 2009 Muscat ($16) two bottles for $25–no additional discounts … Read more

Weekend Beer Events September 25-26

Salem’s 1st annual Beer and Cider by hosted by Gilgamesh Brewing and Wandering Aengus Ciderworks September 25, 2010 Saturday noon untill 10:00pm Mission Mill Museum 1313 Mill Street SE Salem, Oregon Entry Fee … … … …$15.00 (includes sampling glass and 5 tokens) Sampling tokens … … $1.00 Admission only … … . $5.00 Premium … Read more

Vancouverture

I was at the Saturday market last Sunday (that always sounds strange) and I came across Vancouverture.  They take wine barrels and repurpose them.  Above is a serving platter made from a wine barrel. You can freeze the wood platter and it will stay cold for 90 minutes. They also make tea light holders, wine … Read more

Queen Of The Sun

Queen of The Sun creatively explores the global bee crisis as a catalyst for culture shift. We highlight unsung heroes from past and present, from poets and philosophers, to scientists and biodynamic beekeepers who are dedicated to the survival of the bees. Queen of The Sun is launching a international outreach campaign. Your donations will … Read more

Sweetest Thing Cupcakes

I first met the owners of Sweetest Thing Cupcakes at Pinot in the Pearl. I was three weeks into a gluten free diet for myself and tried to prove my resolve by walking up and talking to them without taking a sample.  I was successful, at first. I talked to Ann and John Rhinehart for … Read more

Rogue Ales Brewery

While Portland was hitting the mercury in the high 90’s this weekend I skedaddled out to Lincoln City and then visited Newport, home of the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Rogue Ales Brewery. For the curious or jealous, it was 55 degrees on Saturday. I love the picture above, just a cool setting for this massive … Read more

Forest Grove UnCorked

Get “Uncorked” in Forest Grove. Celebrate in the streets of Forest Grove for the 2nd Annual “Uncorked” event. Features the area’s abundance of fine wineries, micro-brew beer, good food and local music. Choose from over 2 dozen wineries and breweries, a multitude of area restaurants, local craft food, music and more. Stroll Main Street to … Read more

2nd Annual Best of Oregon Food & Wine Festival

Best of Oregon Food & Wine Festival showcases the very best of Oregon’s culinary culture — world class wineries and food artisans. Its mission is to support and promote Oregon’s local economy…The 2010 Best of Oregon program will include a golf tournament that takes place a few hours prior to the food and wine festival. A portion of … Read more

Bar Of The Gods

Bar Of The Gods. How can you ignore that name? How can you even call yourself that? So I headed to online reviews like I often do. Alexandra I – Bar of the Gods is the best!! This bar is what it is. The drinks are stiff and cheap (my favorite kind), but still tasty.  … Read more

Supportland Card Helps Support Locally-Owned

What do Cellar Door Coffee Roasters, Posies Cafe, and Open Space Cafe have in common? They serve some of the best coffee in the city and they’re all on Supportland. Supportland is a free rewards card that the offers incentives for buying local. It’s like a regular reward card, but instead of working at only … Read more