Food & Drink❯Dining

Five courses. Five Beers. $50.

Get ready for a 5-course tasting menu with Double Mountain Brewery on November 7th!

Join us on November 7th at 6 PM for an unforgettable evening at our Double Mountain Private Dinner with Executive Chef Joey Hart! 🍽️🍺 Enjoy an intimate five-course dining experience, with each course thoughtfully crafted and paired with a selection of Double Mountain beers to complement and elevate the flavors. Come hungry, gather your friends, and settle in for an exclusive night of exceptional food, great beer, and good company. Tickets are limited, so reserve your seat now and join us for a truly special culinary experience!

This is a 21+ event.

Purchase Tickets Here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/private-dinner-with-double-mountain-brewery-metropolitan-tavern-tickets-2002233195386

Come experience one of the largest pop-up art movements to hit North America over the past decade. Celebrating over 15 years of serving free pancakes and introducing you to some of the nation's leading emerging artists. The LA-based event originated in 2009 and has since popped up more than 500 times in 35+ cities around Europe and North America.

Batter sizzles, beer foams, and canvas lines the walls from ceiling to floor as hundreds, sometimes thousands, of revelers indulge in endless pancakes.

This is no stuffy wine-and-cheese, pretentious, someone-gag-me art event. It’s an innovative reimagining of the art show concept. A welcoming vibe for up-and-coming artists to sell and strut their stuff in a free-verse, anything-goes environment.

Get ready for a 5-course tasting menu with Double Mountain Brewery. Join an unforgettable evening at the Double Mountain Private Dinner with Executive Chef Joey Hart. Enjoy an intimate five-course dining experience, with each course thoughtfully crafted and paired with a selection of Double Mountain beers to complement and elevate the flavors. Come hungry, gather your friends, and settle in for an exclusive night of exceptional food, great beer, and good company. Tickets are limited, so reserve your seat now and join a truly special culinary experience.

This is a 21+ event.

The 92nd Annual Verboort Sausage and Sauerkraut Festival is a one day celebration of food, fun, and tradition in the small Dutch community of Verboort near Portland, held in support of Visitation Catholic School and Church. Enjoy a seated dining room experience with unlimited sausage and sauerkraut, with reduced pricing for seniors, veterans, and children, and no charge for children under 5. Drive through and walk up to-go dinners are available, and bulk sausage and sauerkraut can be purchased to take home. Throughout the day, explore a bustling marketplace with a bazaar, baked goods, exclusive merchandise, a Christmas shop, and children’s games. Additional highlights include bingo, a beer garden, a snack booth, and a plant sale.

Hey Seattle friends! Join us at Elliott's Oyster House for Oyster New Year! The event will feature 40+ shuckers expertly shucking 18,000 raw oysters. There will be premium wines (including Love & Squalor), local microbrews, and spirits, as well as other fresh seafood and desserts. The event will also feature a sprint shucking competition, a People’s Choice “Most Beautiful Oyster” Contest, and the famous oyster luge!

In this session, of our Wine & Design series, instructor Laura Gifford Kerr, Gifford’s Flowers will guide you in decorating a fresh evergreen wreath to match your own personal holiday style. In a fun and casual environment, you’ll have the chance to work with a variety of decorative holiday elements from classic to festive to contemporary, and finish it all off with a spectacular custom bow. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is perfect for anyone interested in hand crafting holiday decor. Join us and unleash your creative side this holiday season.

Class includes all supplies (wreath, choice of ribbons, baubles, holiday picks and berries) and instruction + your choice of beverage (Wine, Holiday Sangria, Beer, or Soda). Additional wine and food available for purchase.

Two class choices available: 12pm - 2pm or 3pm - 5pm

Advance Tickets are required: $100 per person

All class attendees will also get 10% off of bottles of wine to take home.

Ridgefield Main Street presents Sips of the Season, a downtown wine, cider, beer and spirits walk, from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 7. Guests can enjoy seasonal tastings at participating downtown Ridgefield businesses. Two ticket packages are available: five tastings for $25 or ten tastings for $45. Each ticket includes a commemorative tasting glass, goodie bag and map of participating locations. The 21-and-over event is a fundraiser for Ridgefield Main Street. Proceeds support programs and projects that strengthen downtown Ridgefield. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.

PATRIOTS FOOTBALL AT TOMORROW’S VERSE!

Calling all New England fans in Portland — we’re making Tomorrow’s Verse a home base for Patriots football this season! Starting September 9th, come watch the Pats with fellow fans, cold beer, and plenty of yelling at the TV.

10 AM GAMES = BREAKFAST POTLUCK!

For the early games, we’ll open up for a Patriots Breakfast Potluck. We’ll have mimosas and donuts — bring your favorite breakfast food to share. Breakfast burritos, egg bakes, bagels, pastries, bacon, whatever you’ve got.

LATER GAMES

We’ll have our regular food menu available, plus the full Red Sauce Pizza menu for delivery right to the bar. Outside food is always welcome, too.

Cold beer

Patriots on the big screen

Mimosas for the early games

Donuts

Breakfast potlucks

A room full of Pats fans

If you’re a displaced New Englander, a lifelong Pats fan, or just someone who appreciates Sunday football at a neighborhood bar, come join us.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS AT TOMORROW’S VERSE

4605 NE Fremont St.

LFG!

• Organizer: Cameron Bennett
• Schedule: Meet at 8am, ride at 8:30am
• Ride Length: 15+ miles
• End Location: The scheduled portion of the ride will end at the sausage fest. Stick with the group to roll to the Hatfield (Hillsboro) MAX station after dinner, or ride home when you've had enough to eat and drink.
• Location Details: Meet under the picnic shelter by the basketball courts
• Audience: Adults (21+)

Would you ride in the rain for all-you-can-eat bratwurst? Let's enjoy some rolling (and likely rainy) miles to Verboort; the all-you-can eat dinner tastes way better if you ride there!

GETTING THERE
Meet at the Wallace Park picnic shelter near the basketball courts. Gather at 8am, departing at 8:30am - can't be too late to dinner. Pace will be spirited enough to stay warm but slow enough to not show up too sweaty. There will be a few regroup/snack breaks at the top of the climbs, as shown on the route.

THE ROUTE
Please be aware that there are some significant hills on this route, and we will be far from TriMet service at times. While this is a no-drop ride, you are expected to be self-sufficient! Bring enough layers and calories to keep yourself happy and healthy for the conditions. There are short sections of busy roads on route, but it is generally pretty low-traffic. There is a short section of gravel since it's the nicest way to get over the hill; you will be able to ride it on any type of bike.

Bring a lock, lights, rain gear, and some cash! Fenders are appreciated :)

THE SAUSAGE FESTIVAL
Dinner is $23, and there will be a wait to eat after we arrive. Luckily, there's a beer garden to pass the time in... There will be sauerkraut and sausage for sale. Make sure you've got the stomach and cargo capacity to take advantage of it all!

https://www.verboort.org/dinner

GETTING HOME
Worried about riding home? ...trust us, the MAX is the better option. We'll roll out as a group and keep the pace easy on our full tummies.

Step into our beautiful ballroom on a cozy fall evening. Enjoy a five course meal each with its own beer pairing from Backwoods Brewery. Beers are expertly paired with amazing food that is sure to delight your taste buds.

Who knows we might even have the fire going in our beautiful fireplace!

Don't miss this autumn evening enjoying delicious food, craft beer and good company.

This holiday season we're partnering with local organizations to host nightly fundraising events! Enjoy a pint or a meal and $1 from every McMenamins beer and cider and 15% of food & beverage proceeds will go to the evening's beneficiary.

But that's not all! Because these organizations are near and dear to us, we're doing a raffle for folks who show up for our community on multiple nights! You could win one of three grand prizes:

• McMenamins Getaway Package: an overnight stay at a McMenamins hotel of your choice + $100 gift card.
• Mocha Java Coffee Package:a brand-new espresso machine donated by Breville, two McMenamins mugs and two 12 oz packages of McMenamins coffee.
• Dinner & a Movie Package: four tickets to any movie showing at a McMenamins Theater + $100 gift card.

Be sure to pick up a raffle stamp card on your first visit. Click here to see the complete schedule of nonprofit organizations we're supporting, plus all the raffle rules.

With skillful engagement, we strive to establish trusting relationships and meaningful connections so that individuals are empowered to find the voice to advocate for their needs and the confidence to pursue their aspirations. It is our hope that each person involved in our program learns to identify an authentic sense of self, develop and sustain healthy relationships, recognize and participate in safe communities and ultimately to live their lives with intention.

Learn more about Parenting with Intent and donate by having fun with us!

Get ready for the 92nd Verboort Sausage and Kraut Festival, a one-day celebration in Verboort, Oregon.

Bring your appetite for the famous all-you-can-eat sausage and kraut dinner, or take home bulk sausage and kraut to create your own festival feast. Don't miss the one-of-a-kind Bazaar, filled with vintage jewelry, plants, handmade holiday décor, potholders and quilts, and homemade baked goods and jams. There's fun for the whole family, including kids' activities, family bingo, festival merchandise, and plenty of photo opportunities. Guests 21 and older can relax in the beer garden with beer, wine, cider, sausage and kraut, and college football on the big screens.

Come celebrate the community spirit of nearly 850 volunteers and discover why the Verboort Sausage and Kraut Festival is always worth marking on your calendar—the first Saturday in November.

Come hang out with Cantor Bitton and CNS Men’s Club for pizza, salad, beer, camaraderie and discussion! Come meet new friends, eat some pizza, have a beer, and maybe learn something!

Pizza Drink Combo Specials!

Draft Beer + Slice = $10 // House Wine + Slice = $11

Portland Book Festival welcomes Molly and Meherwan Irani, the husband-and-wife team behind Asheville’s nationally celebrated Chai Pani Restaurant Group. Their flagship restaurant, Chai Pani, was named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation in 2022.

This year, Molly and Meherwan each bring a new book to the table. Meherwan has written No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World: At-Home Recipes from the Streets, Truck Stops, Villages, and Palaces of India. Molly’s Service Ready: A Story of Love, Restaurants, and the Power of Hospitality was published earlier this year. Together, the books offer two very different—and deeply connected—perspectives on food, restaurants, and hospitality.

In celebration of Diwali—the Hindu festival of lights, marked by food, gathering, and celebration—Molly and Meherwan will join their longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty at Bollywood Theater on Alberta Street for a collaboration. Bollywood Theater will serve a special menu inspired by recipes from Meherwan’s book alongside its own Diwali-inspired menu. It’s a gathering of longtime friends, great food, and two books that reflect different sides of a shared life in restaurants.

Both books will be featured at Portland Book Festival, and Molly and Meherwan will be on hand at Bollywood to meet guests and sign copies.

This ever-popular event will be emceed by local entertainer Enrique E. Andrade, who is a member of the ensemble cast of Marigolds y Memorias, this year’s centerpiece theatrical attraction for the Milagro Central Eastside Muertos Celebration. Originally from Mexico City, Andrade is an accomplished actor and voice-over artist who has appeared in more than two dozen Milagro productions, as well as working at Portland Story Theater and 3rd Angle Music Ensemble. His screen credits include Leverage, Grimm, and The Librarians. The evening’s headline entertainer is Portland’s own Yissel Lopez, who has won over audiences with her captivating Latin pop and Mariachi fusion music.

Guests will dine on a uniquely prepared three-course dinner catered by beloved Portland restauranteur Lucy de Leon, featuring dishes from both her new downtown hotspot, Madrina Cocina Mexicana, and the Eastside La Patroncita, famous for serving up a fusion of time-honored recipes and innovative creations, lovingly prepared with the freshest ingredients and the essence of home. Wine for this special evening is provided by A to Z Wineworks, Oregon’s top-selling wine brand, which pursues its mission to offer dependable, quality wine which is accessible to all.

A guest favorite year after year, our silent auction of unique Mexican artisanal goods will again temp guests with beautiful, one-of-a-kind works of art and other cultural gems. And perhaps most important of all, a major draw of ¡Viva Milagro! is the opportunity to connect and spend time with a room full of Milagro friends and supporters!

Please note that any orders made with credit card are subject to additional processing fees.

For over 40 Seasons, Milagro has been dedicated to bringing the vibrancy of Latino theatre, culture, and art education to audiences in the Pacific Northwest and across the country. We provide a home for artists and audiences seeking authentic Latino cultural experiences. We value creativity and diversity; we welcome the risk of experimentation while respecting tradition; we empower our artists to think creatively and act collaboratively; we are often irreverent but never irrelevant.

In the coming season, we we’ll work hard to keep providing reduced ticket prices for students, to take our bilingual outreach efforts to more communities where the arts are lacking, to transform El Zócalo into a buzzing space for our community groups, and to bring talented artist residents to Milagro. However, we need your help to make this and more happen!

Sponsorships start at just $500.

For more information, please contact us!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 503-236-7253

Celebrate Friendsgiving at Tualatin Estate on Friday, November 13th from 6 pm to 8 pm. You’ll enjoy a five-course small-plate pairings dinner from Sundial Baking, paired with a flight of Oregon-grown wines. Tickets are $70 per person, or $60 for Owners and Members, and include five small-plate pairings, a wine flight and a $10 bottle credit. Space is limited and reservations are required for this exclusive event. + View Menu 2024 Sauvignon Blanc paired with Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus 2023 Dry Gewürztraminer paired with Polenta & Pork Terrine 2023 Hannah Pinot Noir paired with Apricot Bacon Crostini 2022 Signature Cuvée Pinot Noir paired with Red Wine Braised Beef & Garlic Mashed Potatoes 2022 Quinta Reserva Port-Style Pinot Noir paired with Pumpkin Cheesecake pecan crust, salted caramel sauce

This holiday season we're partnering with local organizations to host nightly fundraising events! Enjoy a pint or a meal and $1 from every McMenamins beer and cider and 15% of food & beverage proceeds will go to the evening's beneficiary.

But that's not all! Because these organizations are near and dear to us, we're doing a raffle for folks who show up for our community on multiple nights! You could win one of three grand prizes:

• McMenamins Getaway Package: an overnight stay at a McMenamins hotel of your choice + $100 gift card.
• Mocha Java Coffee Package:a brand-new espresso machine donated by Breville, two McMenamins mugs and two 12 oz packages of McMenamins coffee.
• Dinner & a Movie Package: four tickets to any movie showing at a McMenamins Theater + $100 gift card.

Be sure to pick up a raffle stamp card on your first visit. Click here to see the complete schedule of nonprofit organizations we're supporting, plus all the raffle rules.

This SE Portland garden was founded in 1936 and embodies the spirit of the Pacific Northwest, hosting an array of public programs and visitor services. Leach Botanical Garden offers immersive, restorative, and educational experiences in a unique landscape of native plants and horticultural collections to build community, celebrate nature, and inspire environmental stewardship.

Learn more about Leach Botanical Garden and donate by having fun with us!

Few foods inspire the kind of irrational devotion like a good hot dog. Chef Farideh Sadeghin is bringing The Hot Dog Cookbook: 50 Recipes for the World’s Best Food to life with a special afternoon collaboration featuring some of the Rose City’s favorite chefs. Farideh will be joined by Peter Cho of Han Oak, Mika Paredes of L’Echelle, and Chef Sam Smith, each creating their own take on the hot dog inspired by recipes from The Hot Dog Cookbook.

Guests will enjoy samples of one hot dog from each chef, and a welcome cocktail.

Hang out and meet Farideh, Mika, Peter, and Sam. Bring your copy of the book or purchase one onsite to have it signed.

Ticket includes:

• Tasting of three chef-created hot dogs
• One cocktail (additional cocktails will be available for purchase)
• Meet-and-greet with Farideh Sadeghin, Peter Cho, Sam Smith, and Mika Paredes
• Book-signing opportunity with Farideh Sadeghin

This holiday season we're partnering with local organizations to host nightly fundraising events! Enjoy a pint or a meal and $1 from every McMenamins beer and cider and 15% of food & beverage proceeds will go to the evening's beneficiary.

But that's not all! Because these organizations are near and dear to us, we're doing a raffle for folks who show up for our community on multiple nights! You could win one of three grand prizes:

• McMenamins Getaway Package: an overnight stay at a McMenamins hotel of your choice + $100 gift card.
• Mocha Java Coffee Package:a brand-new espresso machine donated by Breville, two McMenamins mugs and two 12 oz packages of McMenamins coffee.
• Dinner & a Movie Package: four tickets to any movie showing at a McMenamins Theater + $100 gift card.

Be sure to pick up a raffle stamp card on your first visit. Click here to see the complete schedule of nonprofit organizations we're supporting, plus all the raffle rules.

Friends of Trees inspires people to improve the world around them through a simple solution: Planting trees together. Since 1989 Friends of Trees has planted 1 million trees and native shrubs in neighborhoods and natural areas in six counties across two states. We've done this by bringing together over 75,000 community members.

Learn more about Friends of Trees and donate by having fun with us!

Sign up for the poster session here!

The 2026 Pauling Medal will be presented to Professor Wooley at the 2026 Pauling Medal Symposium on November 7, 2026, at Portland State University in Portland, OR, in recognition of her pioneering studies.

Information about the symposium is posted at the Pauling Medal web page. The symposium includes lectures by eminent scientists and the awardee, a student poster session, a reception, and an evening banquet with presentation of the Pauling Medal to Professor Wooley.

The symposium is free and open to the public. The Awards Dinner is open to the public but requires advance purchase of a banquet ticket. Please visit the Pauling Medal web page for event details and banquet tickets.

Schedule:

• 11:00am - 1:00pm: Poster Set-up Time
• 1:00 - 5:30pm: Symposium in Hoffman Hall
  Symposium speakers
  • Prof. Geoff Coates, Cornell University
  • Prof. Craig Hawker, University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Prof. Doug Keszler (emeritus), Oregon State University
  • Pauling Awardee, Prof. Karen Wooley, Texas A&M University
• 5:30 - 7:00pm: Reception and poster session in SRTC lobby
• 7:00 - 10:00pm: Banquet and award lecture in Hoffman Hall

Nuwave Runway is a celebration of the Pacific Northwest fashion community and the many designers, models, creatives, businesses, nonprofits, and organizations that make it unique. This year’s theme is “Awareness,” focusing on increasing visibility of the fashion industry in the PNW and highlighting communities and talent that deserve more recognition.

The evening will begin with a pre-show dinner social at 6:00 p.m., followed by the fashion show at 7:00 p.m., featuring over nine designers from across the Pacific Northwest, showcasing their unique designs and perspectives on the runway.
Throughout the show, designers will have an opportunity to introduce themselves, share the stories and inspiration behind their designs, and talk about who they are. Select sponsors will also have the opportunity to speak about their fashion-related business or nonprofit, helping connect the audience with organizations contributing to the growth of the PNW fashion community. The dress code is to wear anything fun and fashionable in your own way.

• Thursday, November 5
• The Heathman Lodge | 7801 NE Greenwood Dr., Vancouver
• Doors Open: 6:00 p.m. | Program Begins: 6:30 p.m.

On this Thanksgiving Weekend, one of the busiest wine tasting weekends in Oregon all year, classical guitarist David Tutmark will perform at Sidereus Winery. David has played at 400+ events and even internationally in Chile, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru and the United States. David’s passion for the guitar led him to create a classical guitar concert series in Portland Oregon called “Siempre La Guitarra,” which features incredible guitarists from all over the world. Whether for audiences large or small, David is known for his visceral yet polished style of playing, and consistently delivers captivating performances of traditional and contemporary classical guitar. David is also on faculty at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City where he is the professor of classical guitar. We anticipate being very busy—reservations are strongly recommended.

Music: 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are available, along with charcuterie and hummus plates and other snacks. Boro Burger food truck, which has won several awards, will be on site. This month, we are also having a Toy Drive—bring a recommended toy, get a complimentary glass of wine on us.

Food Truck: ~Noon-4:30 p.m.

Reserve Your Seat

The Portland Grief House invites you to join The Lost Table, a resilient, welcoming space to gather in community and share experiences of loss. Bring a dish, pull up a chair, and share your heart in good company. Grief can be hard to understand, and sometimes what is needed most is community, conversation, and food. During the gathering, each participant will have a few minutes to share their grief in whatever way feels right—whether it's someone who is missed, something that has changed, a loss being carried, or an experience that continues to shape. While one person shares, the rest will listen with care and presence. Save time at the end of the evening to thank one another and connect, but please refrain from interrupting or responding during the sharing portion.

Día de Muertos and the month of November invite you to reflect on and remember loved ones who have passed—a time to celebrate their lives and meet death not with fear, but with love, memory, storytelling, and even humor. Mario Mesquita will lead an opening creative activity exploring memory and the role of cuisine in honoring loved ones, building toward a collective community tribute. Participants are welcome to bring a photograph of a loved one or create an offering featuring their loved one's name.

Bea Ogden will present the Hungry Ghost tradition and make an offering for the community ofrenda, opening a cultural exchange around how different traditions honor and remember the dead. Mario and Bea will also guide participants in writing a community poem, inviting each person to contribute a line or dedication to place on the altar.

Please bring:

• A dish to share, along with any serving utensils it requires. You're welcome to bring something simple—such as a bag of chips or fresh fruit—or a favorite dish that reminds you of a loved one.
• Your own dinnerware (plate, bowl, utensils, and napkin).
• Optional: A beverage for yourself if you would like something other than water.
• Optional: A photograph of a loved one to include in our community tribute

The Portland Grief House is honored to continue this tradition, originally started by Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro is excited to partner with Portland Grief House to create a welcoming space for both English- and Spanish-speaking community members to gather, remember, and heal together.

Portland Grief House les invita a unirse a La Mesa Perdida, un espacio resiliente y acogedor para reunirnos en comunidad y compartir nuestras experiencias de pérdida. Traigan un platillo, acerquen una silla y compartan su corazón en buena compañía. El duelo puede ser difícil de comprender y, a veces, lo que más necesitamos es comunidad, conversación y comida. Durante el encuentro, cada participante tendrá unos minutos para compartir su duelo de la manera que le resulte más natural: alguien a quien extrañamos, algo que ha cambiado, una pérdida que llevamos con nosotros, o una experiencia que sigue marcando nuestra vida. Mientras una persona comparte, el resto escucha con atención y presencia. Guardaremos tiempo al final de la noche para agradecer y conectar, pero pedimos que los participantes se abstengan de interrumpir ni de responder durante el momento de compartir.

El Día de Muertos y el mes de noviembre nos invitan a reflexionar y recordar a nuestros seres queridos fallecidos—un tiempo para celebrar sus vidas y enfrentar la muerte no con miedo, sino con amor, memoria, relatos e incluso humor. Mario Mesquita dirigirá una actividad creativa de apertura que explora la memoria y el papel de la cocina para honrar a nuestros seres queridos, construyendo hacia un tributo colectivo. Los participantes pueden traer una fotografía de un ser querido, o crear una ofrenda con el nombre de su ser querido.

Bea Ogden presentará la tradición del Fantasma Hambriento y hará una ofrenda a nuestra ofrenda comunitaria, abriendo un intercambio cultural sobre cómo distintas tradiciones honran y recuerdan a los difuntos. Mario y Bea también guiarán a los participantes en la escritura de un poema comunitario, invitando a cada persona a aportar una línea o dedicatoria para colocar en el altar.

Por favor traigan:

• Un platillo para compartir, junto con los utensilios de servir que necesite. Algo sencillo es bienvenido—como una bolsa de papas fritas o fruta fresca—o un platillo favorito que les recuerde a un ser querido.
• Su propia vajilla (plato, tazón, cubiertos y servilleta).
• Una bebida para ustedes mismos, si desean algo más que agua.
• Una fotografía de un ser querido para incluir en nuestro tributo comunitario (opcional).

Portland Grief House se siente honrado de continuar esta tradición, iniciada originalmente por Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro se emociona de asociarse con Portland Grief House para crear un espacio acogedor donde los miembros de las comunidades de habla inglesa y española puedan reunirse, recordar y sanar juntos.

Book Bar is a temporary bar, café and cultural clubhouse bringing cocktails, coffee, food, live music and literary programming to downtown Portland during Portland Book Festival week. Created and produced by Fuller Events in partnership with Literary Arts and Portland Book Festival, Book Bar transforms a vacant former restaurant space into a welcoming gathering place for readers, writers, artists and the community. Stop in before or after festival events, or make Book Bar a destination in its own right.

The In Bocca books are a curious and beautiful collection of 20 Italian cookbooks, each devoted to a different region of Italy. Originally published in the 1970s, they’re filled with recipes, hand-drawn illustrations, folk art, and wonderfully wonky English translations, offering a glimpse into the food and character of Italy from region to region. Long out of print, they’ve become cult objects for collectors and lovers of Italian food.

For the past three years, Cathy Whims and the Nostrana team have cooked their way through the entire collection, creating 19 dinners: one for each book. Now, for the Portland Book Festival, that journey comes to an end with Roma in Bocca the 20th book.

For this special finale, Cathy Whims is welcoming Italia in Bocca director Robert Serrini, an expert and passionate champion of these remarkable books. Robert will mingle with guests throughout the evening and document the dinner as part of a short film about Roma in Bocca. He also dreams of one day seeing the full collection published once again, bringing these quirky, art-filled books back into the hands of a new generation.

Whether you’ve followed the series from the beginning or are discovering these peculiar books for the first time, come take one last trip Italy in Bocca with us.

Cathy Whims recently published her own culinary book: The Italian Summer Kitchen: Recipes for La Dolce Vita. During this event her book will be available for purchase and signing.

Reservations required. Limited seating available.

This holiday season we're partnering with local organizations to host nightly fundraising events! Enjoy a pint or a meal and $1 from every McMenamins beer and cider and 15% of food & beverage proceeds will go to the evening's beneficiary.

But that's not all! Because these organizations are near and dear to us, we're doing a raffle for folks who show up for our community on multiple nights! You could win one of three grand prizes:

• McMenamins Getaway Package: an overnight stay at a McMenamins hotel of your choice + $100 gift card.
• Mocha Java Coffee Package:a brand-new espresso machine donated by Breville, two McMenamins mugs and two 12 oz packages of McMenamins coffee.
• Dinner & a Movie Package: four tickets to any movie showing at a McMenamins Theater + $100 gift card.

Be sure to pick up a raffle stamp card on your first visit. Click here to see the complete schedule of nonprofit organizations we're supporting, plus all the raffle rules.

The mission of the SES PTSA is to support the mission of Sunnyside Environmental School by enhancing educational opportunities for students and families, supporting our staff, and promoting family and community involvement in our school. We carry out this mission by focusing our activities on: Raising funds to invest in enhanced learning opportunities and support for teachers, classrooms and our physical environment; sponsoring events and volunteer opportunities that promote strong family and community involvement in SES; actively promoting communication between school and families and developing the school community.

Learn more about Sunnyside Environmental School and donate by having fun with us!

A special one-night Korean Americana collaboration dinner at Jeju featuring Chef Andrew Lim of Perilla (2026 Jean Banchet Nominee, 5x Michelin Bib Gourmand), Chef Peter Cho of Jeju & Han Oak (2x James Beard Finalist), and Dave & Lois Cho of Cho Wines (Oregon's first Korean American winery). Expect wood-fired cooking, Willamette Valley wine, and Korean American pride.

This holiday season we're partnering with local organizations to host nightly fundraising events! Enjoy a pint or a meal and $1 from every McMenamins beer and cider and 15% of food & beverage proceeds will go to the evening's beneficiary.

But that's not all! Because these organizations are near and dear to us, we're doing a raffle for folks who show up for our community on multiple nights! You could win one of three grand prizes:

• McMenamins Getaway Package: an overnight stay at a McMenamins hotel of your choice + $100 gift card.
• Mocha Java Coffee Package:a brand-new espresso machine donated by Breville, two McMenamins mugs and two 12 oz packages of McMenamins coffee.
• Dinner & a Movie Package: four tickets to any movie showing at a McMenamins Theater + $100 gift card.

Be sure to pick up a raffle stamp card on your first visit. Click here to see the complete schedule of nonprofit organizations we're supporting, plus all the raffle rules.

The mission of Play It Forward is to ensure equal access to the genius within each child by establishing reliable music education and mentorship for all children regardless of income, ability, proximity, or any other barrier that stands between a potential student and his/her/their potential for greatness. We do this by providing reliable access to no-cost lessons and instruments, removing barriers of income, historical inequities, proximity or any other obstacle that stands between a child and access to the musical education that all children deserve.

Learn more about Play It Forward and donate by having fun with us!

Can’t get spooked enough?! DARCELLE-O-WEEN IS COMING TO BRUNCH! 🎃

Get spooky, glamorous, and a little bit wicked at Darcelle XV Showplace this coming Halloween weekend!

Drag. Costumes. Cocktails. Big Halloween energy. Dress spooky. Win big prizes!

Doors open at 11.30am, show is at 12.30pm. Cover $32. Ages 21+

Make your reservations now!

Taberna Flamenca offers the best of Southern Spain in SE Portland. Enjoy authentic Spanish Tapas, a delicious selection of sangria and Spanish wines, and an exhilarating live flamenco performance featuring special guest dancer Amelia Moore of Oleaje Flamenco (Seattle, WA).

• Reserved seats include tapas and dessert from Bar Botellón.
• Dinner (bento) available for purchase by Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille.
• Offering special sangria cocktails and Spanish wine.

Featuring:

• Amelia Moore - Dance
• Nela McGuire - Dance
• Yeshe Wingerd - Vocals
• Brenna McDonald - Guitar

Kennedy School turns 111 this year. What would those kids from the first class think if they could see their school now? Beer in detention, cocktails with honors, sleepovers in classrooms and cloakrooms. Come celebrate this institution.

Birthday fun:

• Face painting
• Fairy hair tinseling
• Food and drink specials
• History and Art Tours (ticketed events)
• Live music in the Gym

The Portland Princess Ball returns bigger, more enchanting, and more unforgettable than ever! Explore three magical ballrooms and meet nine beloved princesses as they bring their stories to life through special interactions, live performances, photos, and dancing.

Meet the royal team. These queens and princesses are kind, sweet, and gentle, with hearts full of love for children. They embody grace and warmth, ensuring every moment is magical. Many of the performers are professional dancers, actors, and singers, bringing their talents and charisma to life with every wave of the wand. Of course, they’re always true to character, making each experience unforgettable.

The princess roster:

• Ice Queen
• Ice Princess
• Cinderella
• The Island Princess
• Little Mermaid
• Beauty
• The Arabian Princess
• Snow White
• The Frog Princess

* Princess appearances are subject to change in case of illness, emergency, or circumstances beyond control.

Event Highlights:

• Nine enchanting princesses
• Famous princess songs performed live on stage
• Special princess interactions, photos, and dancing
• Three uniquely themed ballrooms
• Tea sandwiches, royal desserts, and princess tea
• Freshly scooped ice cream
• Two photo booths
• Two bouncy castles
• Glitter tattoos
• Princess crafts

Presented by Veganizer, World Vegan Month is back for its fourth year. Enjoy delicious food and drink specials at 35 participating businesses, from restaurants and bakeries to food carts and pop-ups. Enjoy vegan specials for a cause all month long. Collect stamps to complete a stamp card for a chance to win gift cards.

A portion of sales from each special will be donated to a cause chosen by that business. Together, we will support a variety of causes, including humanitarian, cultural, environmental, animal, equity and justice organizations.

World Vegan Month was founded in November 1994 to mark The Vegan Society's 50th anniversary. Today, World Vegan Month is celebrated worldwide to recognize the vegan movement and vegan communities everywhere. The World Vegan Month program is a way to celebrate in Portland while highlighting local businesses and raising awareness of important causes.

Join Erath and The Malarkey for a special evening that brings together two Oregon Originals. Hosted at chef Brian Malarkey’s downtown Portland restaurant, this winemaker dinner pairs seasonal cuisine with Erath wines for a one-night-only experience celebrating Oregon's flavors and spirit.

Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a multi-course menu created by The Malarkey culinary team, thoughtfully paired with Erath wines selected to highlight the flavors, stories, and sense of place that define Oregon. Along the way, you’ll hear from Erath’s Head Winemaker Leah Adint and discover how a shared passion for hospitality, craftsmanship, and creativity continues to inspire both brands.

With limited seating, this is a rare opportunity to gather around the table for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and Oregon tradition.

L’Ecole No. 41, one of Washington’s most iconic wineries, and Bethany's Table are partnering in an incredible evening of wine and food. You'll taste 12 distinctive wines, paired with a delicious progression of small bites and substantial dishes crafted to complement every pour.

Discover what makes L’Ecole’s wines so special, meet fellow wine lovers, and settle in for a night of great food, great wine, and even better company.

Come hungry. Leave inspired.

This holiday season we're partnering with local organizations to host nightly fundraising events! Enjoy a pint or a meal and $1 from every McMenamins beer and cider and 15% of food & beverage proceeds will go to the evening's beneficiary.

But that's not all! Because these organizations are near and dear to us, we're doing a raffle for folks who show up for our community on multiple nights! You could win one of three grand prizes:

• McMenamins Getaway Package: an overnight stay at a McMenamins hotel of your choice + $100 gift card.
• Mocha Java Coffee Package:a brand-new espresso machine donated by Breville, two McMenamins mugs and two 12 oz packages of McMenamins coffee.
• Dinner & a Movie Package: four tickets to any movie showing at a McMenamins Theater + $100 gift card.

Be sure to pick up a raffle stamp card on your first visit. Click here to see the complete schedule of nonprofit organizations we're supporting, plus all the raffle rules.

Abernathy PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

Learn more about Abernathy Schooland donate by having fun with us!

From fiery rhythms to moments of haunting beauty, this is flamenco as it’s meant to be experienced: up close and intimate. Two dazzling guitarists, Peter Zisa and Mark Ferguson, join forces with soulful singer Diana Bright, and the electrifying footwork of Laura Onizuka in the Irving Levin Performance Hall in downtown Portland. Enjoy a spread of Spanish-inspired tapas and refreshing libations that pair perfectly with the music’s passion and flair.

Laura Onizuka is the founder of Experience Flamenco, where she leads immersive flamenco study tours to Spain twice each year. She also teaches flamenco dance classes and workshops online and in Portland, Oregon, hosts retreats throughout the western United States, writes about flamenco, and occasionally performs. Her passion for the arts began in childhood through theater, dance, and visual art, but everything changed when she discovered flamenco. Captivated by the art form, she traveled to Spain with little preparation to study it at its source. What was meant to be a leap into the unknown became a lifelong passion that continues to shape her work today.

Get ready to turn up the Selena spirit at a fabulous drag brunch celebrating the Queen of Tejano. From “Como La Flor” to “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” the queens will bring the iconic looks, powerhouse performances, and undeniable Selena energy. So grab your besties, put on your glitter, and get ready to feel “I Could Fall in Love” all over again. Hosted by Kharisma.

This holiday season we're partnering with local organizations to host nightly fundraising events! Enjoy a pint or a meal and $1 from every McMenamins beer and cider and 15% of food & beverage proceeds will go to the evening's beneficiary.

But that's not all! Because these organizations are near and dear to us, we're doing a raffle for folks who show up for our community on multiple nights! You could win one of three grand prizes:

• McMenamins Getaway Package: an overnight stay at a McMenamins hotel of your choice + $100 gift card.
• Mocha Java Coffee Package:a brand-new espresso machine donated by Breville, two McMenamins mugs and two 12 oz packages of McMenamins coffee.
• Dinner & a Movie Package: four tickets to any movie showing at a McMenamins Theater + $100 gift card.

Be sure to pick up a raffle stamp card on your first visit. Click here to see the complete schedule of nonprofit organizations we're supporting, plus all the raffle rules.

We value da Vinci's diverse community by supporting our parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and students through an arts-centered education. Our mission is to build community, support our teachers, and sponsor events that foster inclusion in our school.

Learn more about Da Vinci Arts Middle School and donate by having fun with us!

Portland Book Festival welcomes Molly and Meherwan Irani, the husband-and-wife team behind Asheville’s nationally celebrated Chai Pani Restaurant Group. Their flagship restaurant, Chai Pani, was named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation in 2022.

This year, Molly and Meherwan each bring a new book to the table. Meherwan has written No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World: At-Home Recipes from the Streets, Truck Stops, Villages, and Palaces of India, releasing September 22. Molly’s Service Ready: A Story of Love, Restaurants, and the Power of Hospitality was published earlier this year. Together, the books offer two very different—and deeply connected—perspectives on food, restaurants, and hospitality.

In celebration of Diwali—the Hindu festival of lights, marked by food, gathering, and celebration—Molly and Meherwan will join their longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty at Bollywood Theater on Alberta Street for a collaboration.

Bollywood Theater will serve a special menu inspired by recipes from Meherwan’s book alongside its own Diwali-inspired menu. It’s a gathering of longtime friends, great food, and two books that reflect different sides of a shared life in restaurants.

Both books will be featured at Portland Book Festival, and Molly and Meherwan will be on hand at Bollywood to meet guests and sign copies.

The Portland Soup Showdown brings together Portland chefs and culinary teams for an afternoon of incredible soup, friendly competition, and community impact at Midtown Beer Garden. Taste your way through soups from Han Oak, Magna Kusina, Fabrika: Kachka’s Distillery and Zakuski Bar, Jacqueline, Olympia Provisions, Alma, Obon Shokudo, Norah, Tartuca, and more, then cast your vote for the People’s Choice winner.

A Chef’s Choice panel featuring Lisa Schroeder of Mother’s Bistro, Javier Canteras of Urdaneta, and chef and food industry professional Arielle Clark will crown its own winner.

Hosted by Quesa D’ Mondays, the afternoon will also feature raffle prizes, drinks, and plenty of friendly competition. Proceeds benefit Stone Soup PDX’s culinary workforce training and Community Meals programs, which prepare more than 2,100 meals each week for Portland-area community partners.

Welcome in the beginning of maple pulling season, for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific Northwest at Camp Colton. Collaborating with Stelo and the Oregon Maple Project for the Fourth Annual Big Leaf Maple Dinner, to present an intimate family-style dinner, where each course includes the maple syrup harvested from the maple trees at Camp Colton.

This thoughtfully curated evening is designed for those who value a deeper connection to nature, are curious about local food sources, and desire a connection to community. Begin your journey with a tour of the Sugar Shack, where you'll learn about the magic of maple sugaring and enjoy the rare treat of tasting fresh, homegrown Oregon maple syrup.

Use this as an opportunity to invite a friend, escape the ordinary and deepen your appreciation for Oregon's natural and culinary treasures, all while supporting the stewardship of this land and the mission of the Oregon Maple Project.

Our final First Thursday of the calendar year is going to be a special one! Enjoy live music from local act Kiki & The Cuties, our gallery exhibit Then. Now. Next. 20 Years at The Armory, and of course grab yourself a complimentary beer courtesy of Deschutes Brewery. Doors at 5PM, see ya there!!

When you shop small, you are putting your dollars directly back into the community by supporting someone’s small business and their family and helping fuel the local economy while doing so. With every purchase made at the Portland Bazaar, a very happy business owner can sustain their passion.

• Nov. 27 and 28 — European Bazaar: An indoor European-inspired edition of Portland Bazaar with 65+ vendors including gluhwein, bier, hot cocoa, sausages, baked goods, warm nuts and festivities.
• Dec. 12 and 13, 19 and 20 — The flagship holiday shopping experience featuring 160+ vendors spotlighting skilled artists, makers and small businesses. *NEW* Early Access preview hour from 10 a.m.- 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 5

Join an evening where chefs, winemakers, and farmers come together to share the harvest — an evening of food, land, and community unfolding beneath an open sky. Guests will rotate in small groups to taste a dish and wine pairing developed by three chefs and three winemakers from the roster of TASTE's past partners in three different settings around the estate. Then, come together for dessert and celebration during the golden hour program, culminating with dancing under the stars.

Supporting Adelante Mujeres means investing in the Latine community to cultivate opportunity, leadership, and resilience — strengthening the roots that help communities rise together. In addition to Adelante Mujeres, proceeds from this year's TASTE for Equity Event Series also benefit two additional powerful Portland organizations: APANO, uniting Asian and Pacific Islanders to build power and advance equity, and ELSO Inc., cultivating generations of innovators and problem solvers for local and global impact.

Party bus transportation from a central location in Portland will be offered to all guests for an additional cost at the time of checkout when you purchase your ticket. Please join and extend the evening of fun, and make sure you get home safely.

Seats are limited, and this event will sell out. If you’ve been to a TASTE event before, you know. If this is your first time — welcome. This table was made for you. Tickets are 75-$250 on a sliding scale. Lower-priced tickets are reserved for those working in the F&B service industry.

Friends of La Belle Promenade

Friday, November 20, 2026 | 6:30–9:00 PM
Flâneur Wines at the Carlton Grain Elevator

One vineyard. Many expressions. An evening among friends.

Be part of the first gathering of six esteemed wineries united by one extraordinary site, La Belle Promenade Vineyard. Flâneur Wines, Patricia Green Cellars, Hazelfern Cellars, Suzor Wines, Martin Woods Winery, and Las Jaras Wines will share more than 10 distinct expressions of La Belle Promenade Vineyard, spanning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling wine, Pinot Meunier and Aligoté.

The gathering comes at a moment of growing recognition for the vineyard. Wines from La Belle Promenade have earned critical acclaim, including a first-place ranking among Chardonnays for a wine grown entirely from the site at The 1976 Redo international blind tasting.

The evening will unfold as an intimate, cocktail-style tasting for just 65 guests, with winemakers and winery teams pouring their wines, sharing stories, and offering their unique perspectives on the vineyard through relaxed conversation.

Our friends at Hayward—named one of The New York Times’ 2026 America’s Best Restaurants and recognized by the James Beard Foundation—will bring their signature seasonal cooking to an abundant, Friendsgiving-inspired spread. Rather than a seated dinner, expect a festive experience designed for grazing gathering. Think a little retro holiday party, a little harvest feast, and very Hayward.

FEATURED WINES
Flâneur: 2024 La Belle Promenade Chardonnay
Flâneur: 2023 La Belle Promenade Pinot Noir
Martin Woods: 2023 La Belle Promenade Aligoté
Las Jaras: 2022 La Belle Promenade Pinot Noir
Las Jaras: 2023 La Belle Promenade Chardonnay
Patricia Green: 2023 La Belle Promenade Wädenswil Clone Pinot Noir
Patricia Green: 2023 La Belle Promenade Ghost Barn Block Pinot Noir
Suzor: 2024 La Belle Promenade Pinot Meunier
Suzor: 2024 La Belle Promenade Aligoté
Hazelfern: 2023 La Belle Promenade Pinot Noir

This is a rare opportunity to taste La Belle Promenade wines side by side with the people behind them, experiencing one celebrated vineyard through many distinct perspectives while raising a glass to the close of harvest.

This holiday season we're partnering with local organizations to host nightly fundraising events! Enjoy a pint or a meal and $1 from every McMenamins beer and cider and 15% of food & beverage proceeds will go to the evening's beneficiary.

But that's not all! Because these organizations are near and dear to us, we're doing a raffle for folks who show up for our community on multiple nights! You could win one of three grand prizes:

• McMenamins Getaway Package: an overnight stay at a McMenamins hotel of your choice + $100 gift card.
• Mocha Java Coffee Package:a brand-new espresso machine donated by Breville, two McMenamins mugs and two 12 oz packages of McMenamins coffee.
• Dinner & a Movie Package: four tickets to any movie showing at a McMenamins Theater + $100 gift card.

Be sure to pick up a raffle stamp card on your first visit. Click here to see the complete schedule of nonprofit organizations we're supporting, plus all the raffle rules.

Rose Haven is a day shelter and community center serving women, children and gender non-conforming folks experiencing the trauma of abuse, loss of home and other disruptive life challenges. We break the cycle of homelessness by providing meals, clothing, first aid, mailing addresses, hygiene, restrooms, and showers, as well as educational programs and guidance through medical and social services. By meeting basic needs and building trust, we empower our guests to explore long-term change.

Learn more about Rose Haven and donate by dining with us!