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Closing out the Portland Book Festival with a special edition Soju Party, celebrating Korean food, drinking culture, and Irene Yoo’s James Beard Award-winning cookbook, Soju Party: How to Drink (and Eat!) Like a Korean, as part of Portland Book Festival’s “living cookbook” weekend.

Expect Han Oak favorites and anju-inspired bites with specialty soju + wine cocktails with CHO Wines, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass. Irene will be there celebrating the book, with copies available for purchase throughout the evening. Come eat, drink, and learn to party like a Korean. Everyone’s invited.

About the author:

Irene Yoo is a Korean American food writer, recipe developer, chef and co-owner of Brooklyn’s Orion Bar, whose work explores Korean food, drinking traditions, and the culture of gathering around the table.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Each month, Chefs Keith Bidwell and Liz Serrone will build a five-course Italian-American menu around what's growing in Oregon right now — partnering with local farmers and purveyors to highlight the ingredients that make this region remarkable. The result is a dinner that changes with the seasons and goes deeper than a typical restaurant meal, designed for an audience that trusts the kitchen and welcomes a new take on the classics.

"Gabbiano's has always been about people feeling at home," says owner David Sigal. "Gabby's is just a smaller room where we can do that even more."

Service is casual and family-style — generous portions meant to be shared, passed, and talked about. The evening begins with a welcome bite on arrival, followed by time to chat and get acquainted before sitting down together for the full meal.

The five-course menu is $95 per person, inclusive of food and gratuity:

• Welcome Bite
• Salad
• Pasta
• Main
• Dessert

Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Guests open a tab at check-in and drinks are brought to the table throughout the evening. Dietary restrictions can be noted at the time of booking; substitutions are politely declined.

More than 500 industry professionals and government officials will gather for this informative breakfast program. The event covers the residential and residential-commercial housing markets, including for sale, rental, and remodel.

DRAG BRUNCH BAR-CALA (Sunday November 1st)About this EventDRAG BRUNCH PORTLAND - Portlands #1 Drag Brunch!Located at BARCALA PDX on ALBERTA!As seen on TikTok. Instagram, and voted runner up as Portlands BEST

The official Bar Cala site advertises Sunday brunch.

Here's something to be thankful for: A stress-free Thanksgiving. Enjoy Thanksgiving classics at the buffet, join Kennedy School for Thanksgiving specials, or take a feast to go.

All Ages Welcome

Reservations Required: Call (503)249-3983

The buffet features the classics, from roast turkey to pumpkin pie, along with some delicious sides that you won't find anywhere else. Of course, the bar will be open so you can order the perfect ale, wine, or spirit to accompany your feast. Price includes buffet dinner only.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: phone (503) 249-3983 to reserve your spot.

The Courtyard Restaurant will also be open, serving its regular menus alongside Thanksgiving specials. Reservations are accepted for parties of 6 or more. Call (503) 288-2192 to make a reservation.

Enjoy Thanksgiving at home without the mess or cleanup, and spend more time with friends and family. Four-person Thanksgiving dinners are available for online ordering at $210.

To order, select your pickup time on Thanksgiving Day, add the Thanksgiving dinner and any optional add-ons, and proceed to checkout. Orders must be placed by 11 a.m. on November 24. All to-go dinners are ready to serve, and hot food items come with warming instructions. No substitutions or special requests.

The Hoffman Annual Meeting and Dinner is set to take place at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. This event is a celebration of Hoffman's century-long legacy, showcasing the company's commitment to executing challenging and iconic projects. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with Hoffman’s leadership team and learn about their innovations in safety, performance, and integrated team delivery that have made them the builder of choice across various markets. At the heart of Hoffman's philosophy is a dedication to safety, which permeates every level of their organization.

This Thanksgiving, leave the cooking (and the dishes) to the Metropolitan Tavern. Gather your family and friends and join a Thanksgiving buffet filled with holiday favorites and a few delicious twists. From garlic-herb roasted turkey and rosemary prime rib to all your favorite seasonal sides and homemade-style desserts, they're serving up everything you love about Thanksgiving, without the work!

Whether you're keeping traditions alive or starting new ones, Metropolitan Tavern would love to have you at the table.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: phone (503) 249-3983 to reserve your spot