Handcrafted beer aficionados are invited to learn more about their favorite breweries while sampling new beers, enjoying local cuisine and listening to great live music. $10 admission includes entrance to The Oregon Garden, a commemorative mug and four tasting tickets.
When: Friday, 4pm-11pm and Saturday, 12 noon - 11pm
Where: The Oregon Garden 879 W Main Street, Silverton, Or 97381
Enjoy samples from: Al Forno Ferruzza, Altengartz Bratwurst, Cafe Velo, Fat Kitty Falafel, Flavour Spot, Garden State, Junior Ambassadors, Taqueria Los Gorditos, LeRoy's Familiar Vittles, Lulu's Confections, Moxie Rx, Nuevo Mexico, Sip, Soup Cycle, Tabor, The Grilled Cheese Grill and Todbott's Triangles and drink BridgePort Beer and signature cocktails by House Spirits Distillery while enjoying live music by local band Mimicking Birds.
All proceeds benefit Mercy Corps NW. EAT MOBILE is generously supported by BridgePort Brewing Company, House Spirits Distillery, Toyota Scion and KNRK 94.7.
Here is a detailed list of the Portland Food Cart Vendors who will be in attendance at 2009's Eat Mobile Portland's Food Cart Festival along with information about where you can find them during the week compliments of: Willamette Week
Unless you’re a student at Portland State University, you’ll have to go a bit out of your way to try the pizza and Sicilian treats at this “purple people feeder” (their words, not ours). It’s worth the trek: Owner Stephen Ferruzza makes killer hand-tossed artisan pizzas, calzones ($5) and specials ($5 with bread) like eggplant Parmesan that rival some of the best Italian restaurants in town. Ferruzza, an affable dude in his early 20s, learned the dough trade (he also bakes and sells Italian breads for about $3 per loaf) from his Sicilian kinfolk and has some pretty impressive credentials: He cooked at Lake Placid Lodge in upstate New York. Pies are made in the traditional manner, with dough left to proof and mellow overnight and baked in an 800-degree oven. A large slice is $3, a nine-inch “personal pizza” is $6, and a whole pie goes for $14.
CUISINE BONNE FEMME. Southwest 4th Avenue and College Street. 315-523-3407. Map
This sausage truck, decorated with a red, black and gold silhouette of Germany, grills up authentic bratwurst made from local pork, with no additives. The brats are plump and juicy, spiced but not too spicy, with a pleasing snap in every bite. The rolls are fluffy and warm. The only toppings you should consider are the sauerkraut, which is more sweet than sour, and the Käse sauce of melted Swiss cheese, garlic and spices.
BEST BITE: Brat-topped sauerkraut and cheese, $6.50.
CHEAPEST BITE: See above.
MEGAN BRESCINI. SW 9th and Alder and SW 2nd & Ash. 699-4962. www.altengartz.com Map
Software marketer Rick Wilson has maneuvered his three-wheeled, 800-pound Dutch-made Bakfiets cargo bike to three of the Portland farmers markets each week since last spring. Once he sets “Cafe Vélo’s” emergency brake, which, considering the bike’s weight, actually resembles a car hand brake, Wilson unfolds the contraption to reveal a zinc-capped bar topped with porcelain filters that he uses to brew up to seven cups of coffee simultaneously on his handmade drip stand. For $2.50, you get a cup of Stumptown single-origin coffee, ground to order and brewed while you wait. There’s nothing else like it in the city. 8:30 am-2 pm Saturdays at the Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University.
DEEDA SCHROEDER. Portland Farmers Market. www.cafe-velo.com Map
A trip to Fat Kitty is good for two things: some of the best falafel in town and some of the weirdest stories. Owner Al Herre has been operating the cart since 2002, and on a recent visit he was in an especially jovial mood, telling me about the problems with his fryer and the time his car was hit by a huge, ’roided out dude with “Big Swede” on his vanity plate. Herre’s falafel sandwich ($5) rivals his big mouth, with four pieces of nutty, not-too-greasy falafel served with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and a tangy cilantro tahini.
BEST BITE: The first bit of the falafel after it comes out of the deep fryer.
CHEAPEST BITE: The $5 falafel!
MICHAEL MANNHEIMER. 2016 SE Division St. no phone. fatkitty.biz Map
One-handed consumption makes the Dutch taco (waffle “taco” with fillings) the most convenient brunch experience in town. Banish your hangover with sausage patties and maple syrup ($4.50), or get a gooey lunch with the ham and cheese ($4). Like all things, the wafflaco can be taken too far: God never meant smoked salmon ($6) to go on a Belgian waffle, as it did in a recent weekend special. But these are rare missteps. There’s a good reason why this corner gravel pit is crowded almost every day. (AS) North Lombard Street between Denver and Greeley Avenues.
AS. North Lombard Street between Denver and Greeley Avenues. 289-9866. flavourspot.com Map
One-handed consumption makes the Dutch taco (waffle “taco” with fillings) the most convenient brunch experience in town. Banish your hangover with sausage patties and maple syrup ($4.50), or get a gooey lunch with the ham and cheese ($4). Like all things, the wafflaco can be taken too far: God never meant smoked salmon ($6) to go on a Belgian waffle, as it did in a recent weekend special. But these are rare missteps. There’s a good reason why this corner gravel pit is crowded almost every day.
Mississippi: Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Monday-Friday.
ADRIENNE SO. Corner of North Mississippi Avenue and Fremont Street. 282-9866. flavourspot.com Map
This super-shiny metal trailer makes some of the best Sicilian-inspired mangiare in the city. Owner Kevin Sandri prepares classics like Italian sausage with grilled peppers on a ciabatta roll, a meatball sandwich, a wonderfully moist and smoky grilled chicken Diablo ($12 for a whole bird) big enough to serve two. The real specialty here, though, is the arancine ($6): four racquetball-sized fried orbs infused with heady saffron and stuffed with either molten mozzarella or a meat ragú that would make Nonna proud.
CUISINE BONNE FEMME. Southeast 13th Avenue and Lexington Street, across from the Sellwood Library. 705-5273. Map
This new cart is set to open in late April on Northeast Alberta Street. We'll be interested to see what twist owner Matt Breslow puts on our favorite comfort food. Try 'em at Eat Mobile first! 1027 NE Alberta. Hours TBA.
KELLY CLARKE. 1027 NE Alberta. Map
Many carts are built around one individual’s ideal of the perfect food, from french fries to hot wings. Rudy Speerschneider has been obsessed with the cold stuff ever since the former BridgePort Brewing Co. pizza cook found an old wooden ice-cream maker and churned up his own batch of vegan coconut-curry ice cream in 2004. These days he churns up new, amazing odd-ball flavors all the time, from maple and corn to smoked salmon—as well as serving tasty "pan-wiches" at his cart. Open most days in the open lot next to 4734 North Albina Street.
KELLY CLARKE. 4734 North Albina St. 880-0851. uniorambassadors.com Map
Let us talk for a moment about collard greens. Cooked indifferently, they’re disgusting, barely an improvement on boiled spinach. Prepared right, they’d blow Popeye’s head off—the vegetable keeps its crisp pop even when soaked through with hambone brine. LeRoy’s makes the best collards in Portland. Serve these to small children, and the kids will grow up to demand roughage at every meal. They will become strong enough to defeat Bluto in mortal combat. They will be virile, and sire generations of plant appreciators. These collards are made of Southern magic. Oh, right: LeRoy’s also serves a mean barbecue.
AARON MESH. Southeast 12th Avenue and Division St. 442-7241. Map
Reasons to love this heavily accessorized taco truck: the wild, pink-and-blue mural, the covered deck, vegan tacos. That’s right, Los Gorditos has tapped Portland’s underfed soytotalers with a menu that offers tofu, soyrizo and grilled veggies alongside the carnal delights of carne asada, pastor and cabeza. The truck has an all-vegan cousin at Southeast 8th Avenue and Ankeny Street.
BEST BITE: Carne deshebrada burrito, $4.50.
CHEAPEST BITE: Tacos, $1.50.
BEN WATERHOUSE. 4937 SE Division. 503.875.2615. Map
Lisa DeGrace of Lulu’s Confections says she enjoys giving her cookies away more than keeping them. After tasting her peanut-butter-and-jelly cookies, you’ll understand why. Meltingly tender and wickedly rich from plenty of butter, DeGrace’s peanut-butter shortbreads are nothing if not divine. She delivers lemon-ginger shortbreads, raspberry thumbprints ($1-$2) and even “couture cookies”—like Parmesan-and-pine-nut—on her pink $1,300 custom bike made by Pennsylvania-based Haley Tricycles. DEEDA SCHROEDER. Visit lulusconfections.blogspot.com or call 757-0212 to find out where Lulu's will be rolling to next.
DEEDA SCHROEDER. Portland. 503.757.0212. lulusconfections.blogspot.com Map
Getting a fizz on a hot summer afternoon has become a Mississippi neighborhood tradition. Tucked onto a small lot beside Mississippi Records, the quaint, steel-sided cart would look equally at home on a dusty Alabama roadside, but the food is fresh, delicious and totally Northwestern. Owner Nancye Benson bakes all of the rolls and pastries every day. Try the maple steamer (milk and syrup, $3).
BEST BITE: The eggs and greens ($7) with bits of wild salmon.
CHEAPEST BITE: Blueberry fizz ($2.75).
ADRIENNE SO. North Mississippi Avenue and Shaver Street. 285-0701. moxierx.com Map
Brian Heck’s 1967 trailer serves up delicious, organic, vegan juices and smoothies year-round, plus vegan “milkshakes” in warmer months. Whole boxes of fruits and vegetables disappear into his blender, emerging as colorful and filling concoctions poured into tall quart jars. The Tropical Greens smoothie contains kale, spinach, orange, pineapple, coconut oil, agave and ice in one smooth and cooling quaffer.
BEST BITE: The Standard, a sweet and spicy blend of apple, lemon, ginger and carrot, $4.50-$5.50.
CHEAPEST BITE: Hot chocolate, $1.75.
BEN WATERHOUSE. 3029 SE 21st. Ave. 308-3581. myspace.com/getyoursipon Map
Soup from a can sucks. Luckily, PDX’s got local “souper” heroes Jed Lazar and Shauna Lambert from Soup Cycle, who deliver soup to your door weekly via bicycle. It’s almost as good as having your mom there. Unfortunately, they won’t hug you or rub your back...but you can try. LAURA SHINN. Quart of soup that serves two, $9 veggie/vegan, $10 meat. soupcycle.com.
LAURA SHINN. Portland. www.soupcycle.com Map
Affable couple running the cart with speedy service? Czech. Tasty food and plentiful servings? Czech. Silly puns? Czech. But really, when the cart has a sign that reads “Czech out Czech food,” how can you resist? Devour Tábor’s signature Schnitzelwich, a $6.50 mouth-stuffer of seasoned pork loin or chicken breast jammed into a Grand Central Bakery ciabatta roll with a wonderful breath-killing mix of paprika, sautéed onions and horseradish. Also filling is a 10-inch Bramborak: a potato pancake fried in olive oil. Uh, Czech it out.
BEST BITE: The Schnitzelwich.
CHEAPEST BITE: Bramborak, $4.
HENRY STERN. Southwest 5th Avenue and Stark Street. 997-5467. www.schnitzelwich.com Map
A long time fixture at the People's Co-op Farmer's Market, Todbott's Triangles serves what is traditionally known as o-nigiri—Japanese rice balls packed with stuffings and seasonings from salmon to honey (not in the same triangle, though). They're only $2 a piece! Available vegetarian and vegan. People’s Coop Farmer’s Market, 3029 SE 21st Avenue. Nearly every Wednesday 3-7 pm.
KELLY CLARKE. 3029 SE 21st Ave. www.guzzas.org/botts.html. www.guzzas.org/botts.html Map
This magical ensemble will have any little Easter fairy feeling like a princess. Her shimmery pull-on taffeta skirt is covered with a separate tie-on apron of frothy tulle ruffles. Gorgeous! Acetate blend, silk. Dry clean. Made in USA.
Click Here to peruse Chasing Fireflies online boutique for charming Easter fashions for little boys and girls.
The Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Festival will celebrate its 27th anniversary this year. The Festival is always on the last full weekend in April, the 24-26th in 2009. Enjoy a great spread of northwest cuisine, myriad arts and crafts, a selection of Oregon and Washington’s finest wineries, the beer garden and more. The Rotary Club of Astoria will be serving their traditional crab dinner all weekend long. Live music will be on the stage in the exhibit hall all weekend and new this year, will be the addition of musicians at times in the tent. Also new this year, enjoy meeting representatives from 3 local breweries and enjoy sample tastes of their products.
Hours:
Friday, April 24 4 – 9 pm $8 general admission
Saturday, April 25 10 – 8 pm $10 general admission
Sunday, April 26 11 – 4 pm $5 general admission
Children under 12 years are free all weekend. You are encouraged to take advantage of less crowded times on Saturday morning and Sunday when bringing small children to the Festival.
A weekend pass may be purchased for $18 on Friday at the Festival or at the Chamber during the month of April.
The Festival is located at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds, on Hwy 202 about 4 miles from the junction with Hwy 101 in Astoria. The physical address is 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria. Parking is $5 a car and is limited at the event, especially when the weather brings rain. Because of the popularity of this event officials encourage you to take the Festival shuttle.
Our music line up this year for the main stage in the exhibit hall includes:
Friday 4-6:15 The Brownsmead Flats
Friday 6:30 – 8:45 F. O. G.
Saturday 10 – 12:30 Dave Drury Trio
Saturday 1 – 4:00 Floating Glass Balls
Saturday 4:30 – 7:45 The Brownsmead Flats
Sunday 11 – 1:00 Astoria High School Jazz Band
Sunday 1:30 – 3:45 US Air Force Mobility Band
Shuttles will be servicing many of the Astoria and Warrenton lodging properties and the park & ride stops at the Port of Astoria and at the “Lum’s” lot at 5th & Marine on Friday and Saturday. Shuttles will only run to the Port of Astoria park & ride on Sunday. Festival shuttle rides are $1 each way, and the fee is collected at the Festival.
FRIDAY – Shuttles start at 4pm and the last bus leaves the Festival at 9pm.
SATURDAY – Shuttles start at 9:30am and the last bus leaves the Festival at 8pm.
SUNDAY – LIMITED SHUTTLE SERVICE from the Port of Astoria only starting at 10:30am and the last bus leaves the Festival at 4pm.
Festival Shuttle Stops listed by Route
Dungeness Bus – West Astoria: Astoria Dunes Motel, KFC, Cannery Pier Hotel, Red Lion Inn, Port of Astoria, Best Western (at Hamburg)
Salmon Bus – Central Astoria: Liberty Theater, “Old Lum’s Lot” at 5th & Marine, State parking lot at 3rd & Marine, Columbia Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Peter Pan Market
Tuna Bus – East Astoria: Tongue Point Job Corps entrance, Crest Motel, Alderbrook Community Center, Comfort Suites, East End Mooring Basin
Halibut Bus – Warrenton: Shilo Inn, Mini Mart, 9th & South Main, Fort Stevens main gate, KOA, Corkey’s, Kamper’s West, Fred Meyer
For visitors coming from the south end of the county, please note that you can ride a shuttle from Seaside on Saturday for $6. Reserve your seat by calling Seaside’s Best Tours at (503) 738-9898.
Hunting for Easter eggs? These top Portland brunch spots have plenty of 'em, as well as pancakes, french toast and everything else to start your Easter celebration off right. Gather your friends and loved ones and consider a reservation at these great restaurants on Sunday, April 12.
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Now through May 30th, 2009 take advantage of SpaBella's Spring "Pick Me Up" Specials which offer incredible savings on cutting-edge, image enhancing medical procedures.
IPL PhotoFacial and Vitalize Peel $300 (regularly $400) - A powerful anti-aging treatment which improves overall skin condition and targets age spots.
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Click Here for a link to SpaBella's website to learn more about service offerings and to book your next appointment.
*Medi-spa services are overseen by Dr. Cynthia Gray, Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon.
This festively plump bunny conceals a basketful of treats!
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from Mrs. Prindable's online boutique today!
Inspiring families to read and experience books together!
Library staff created Every Family Reads to motivate families to read and experience books together. Multnomah County Library encourages your family to participate by reading and discussing the featured book, The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! by Jon Scieszka. Author Jon Scieszka has won numerous awards for his many children's books and is now serving as the very first National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
In a fractured version of the traditional fairy tale, the wolf gives his own wacky version of what happened when he encountered the three little pigs. Alexander T. Wolf explains that he visited the pigs to borrow a cup of sugar for his granny’s birthday cake. It wasn’t his fault his bad cold led to sneezes that blew down two of the houses of the little pigs. And since no one should let good food go to waste…he had to gobble up those delicious little pigs. When the cops finally catch him trying to bring down the third little pig’s brick house, A. Wolf claims they named him a Big Bad Wolf. “I was framed,” he concludes.
Each family will receive a special English/Spanish flip-book printing of Jon Scieszka’s book, The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! Come to any Multnomah County library beginning March 1 to sign up and get your gift copy. Books and materials are most appropriate for children in grades K-5.
To enhance your and your children's reading experience, the library will offer programs related to the book, such as the Book-It Repertory Theatre presentation of Fairly Stupid Tales, a visit from Jon Scieszka, and workshops involving buildings, fairy tales and more.
One of the most important things parents can do to boost the educational success of their children is to read to them. We hope this program will inspire you to set aside some time to read together, talk about books in your home, and visit your neighborhood library.
CLICK HERE for a link to more detailed information regarding the Multnomah County Library's "Every Family Reads" program.
Every Family Reads is made possible by The Library Foundation and the generous support of Meyer Memorial Trust, KeyBank and Comcast.
HOW TO THRIVE IN HARD TIMES
This is Jerry. He teaches by opening himself to life, to all things painful and joyous, and most important to you. All of you. If you have been wrestling to control people, events and conditions caused by these troubled times, Jerry will help you find yourself. The you that you will discover is more resourceful, better at problem solving, more capable and more loving than you have imagined. The discovery will be accomplished with gentleness and humor. You will move in three short days from seeing yourself as a product of your world to a co-creator. This will be delightful and inescapable. Bring a friend, a partner, your doubt and skepticism. This will be a party. Guraranteed.
Where: World Forestry Center
When:
Friday, April 17 - 7-9pm (David Douglas Room)
Saturday, April 18th 9am-5pm (Mt. Hood Room)
Sunday, April 19th 9am-5pm (Mt. Hood Room)
To Register Now Call: Wayne - 800.899.2464
Cost: $695 (talk to Wayne if money seems to be a barrier)
Everyday Miracles
The New York Times calls WICKED "Broadway's biggest blockbuster," and when it first played Portland in 2006, it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 15 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED.
Click Here for a link to The Portland Opera for more detailed information about this fantastic stage play as well as other venues currently playing.
