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Oregon Brewers Festival Coming July 22-25

07.19.10

Award-winning Beers, Brewers Festival, Entertainment, Handcrafted Beer, July 22, music, Northwest, Oregon, Portland, Portland Brewfest, Willamette River

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“The Oregon Brewers Festival is one of the nation’s longest running and best loved craft beer festivals. Situated on the west bank of the Willamette River, with towering Mt. Hood as a backdrop, it is the ideal venue for anyone who loves craft beer. With a laid back attitude and scores of award-winning beers, the festival reflects the essence of the city of Portland”. Find out more from the Oregon’s Brewfast!

The Oregon Brewers Festival is being held July 22 through July 25, 2010. Thursday through Saturday, taps are open from Noon to 9 p.m. On Sunday, taps are open from Noon to 7 p.m. Token & mug sales cease one-half hour prior to the taps closing.

Mondays: Portland Farmers Market at Pioneer Square

07.18.10

Awareness, Community, Enjoyable, Family Farms, Fresh Produce, Healthy, Local, Oregon, Organic, Outdoors, Portland, Portland Farmers Market, Sustainable

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Photo Courtesy of Portland Farmer’s Market.

Mondays: Portland Farmer’s Market at Pioneer Square held June 21 through October 25 from 10am-2pm. Beyond being a tremendously enjoyable activity, attending and purchasing local products boosts the economy and provides support for your fellow community members. Enjoy local produce, eat healthy, support the local economy, encourage awareness, become part of your community, think sustainability, and live a conscience life.

The Monday Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square is located between SW Broadway & SW 6th and SW Morrison & SW Yamhill.

Anne Amie Wines Enjoyed on Rooftop

07.13.10

Anne Amie Vineyards, Chef Mark Henry, The Sapphire Room, Wine Tasting

I can only imagine that this is what the roof was designed for.

In our continuing series of monthly wine tastings, Anne Amie Vineyards spent Wednesday evening pouring wine for residents on our rooftop, and they certainly didn’t disappoint.

Featured wines included: 2009 Cuvee A Amrita, 2008 Pinot Blanc, 2008 Cuvee A Pinot Noir, 2007 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, and a decadent 2007 Prisme Pinot Noir Blanc.

Yes, you heard correct, a WHITE Pinot Noir! No doubt about it, the Prisme was the talk of the party. Sipping it produced a unique synesthetic experience. And if you somehow weren’t impressed by the tasting qualities, at the very least, you had to marvel at the thought of how time consuming and labor intensive it must be to produce a Pinot Noir that is completely and painstakingly devoid of skins.

Lucky for us, Chef Mark Henry stepped in once again to put together a terrific menu that perfectly complimented the wines. We are so grateful to have his support. Without a doubt, we could not throw such a successful classy event without his incredible contributions. Thanks Chef.

As if Indigo residents weren’t spoiled enough, Anne Amie has offered discounted pricing on any orders turned into the concierge before July 21st so don’t miss this opportunity to get some quality wine at a great price.

East Burn-Swing While You Eat!

07.08.10

Bar, beer, clam chowder, Cocktails, Delicious, Dinner, Entertainment, Fire Pits, Fun, Games, grill, Late Night, Lunch, music, Outdoor Seating, patio, Restaurant, salads, sandwiches, soups, swings, tap, wine

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How’s about dining out on swings? Sounds interesting, right? East Burn- a good place to kick back with friends and sway while you eat. There is both indoor and outdoor seating options; many of these include swings that hang table-side. The outdoor patio also includes tables with fire-pits as your centerpiece (please note: the outdoor patio allows smoking).

Last week I managed to fit in a feast while dining at East Burn and it was worth it. Let me just say-Elk Meatloaf Sandwich- served on pugliese with slow roasted tomatoes and baby arugula dressed with champagne vinaigrette (Oh yum). I will be back for the meatloaf sandwich before you know it.

The good food didn’t stop there, I also indulged in a side of clam chowder that was equally brilliant. You see- I am a huge fan of clam chowder and all types of Seafood. This was due to my adolescence when I grew up digging clams clams in Sitka, Alaska during the summer. My grandfather and I would go out in the early morning when the low-tides hit and scoop up large clams right beneath the surface. When our buckets were filled to the brim, we would haul the clams indoors and helped grandma get to cooking. By afternoon and high-tide, we had a huge batch of fresh clam chowder that would melt in your mouth. Some fun facts to throw out there while offering a good piece of where to eat when you want to sway!

B-Line Delivery, Sustainable Urban Delivery

06.28.10

Alternatives, B-Line Delivery, Dave's Killer Bread, Downtown Apartments, Fresh Produce, Indigo @ twelve|west, Reduce, Reuse, Reycle, Sustainable Urban Delivery

B-Line Photo courtesy of B-Line Delivery.

B-Line Delivery brings fresh fruit to us every Monday morning. B-Line specializes in sustainable urban delivery for the urban core. Today we recived a delivery of fresh oranges by bike. Why not gather together as a business and take advantage of the sustainable alternatives surrounding us? Why not have your daily office needs delivered by bike? Start a compost at your workplace? Get rid of paper-cups and purchase mugs to share? Provide multiple recycling receptacles so folks don’t have a convenient excuse to rid things in the trash? Think local, organic, and sustainable.

Make A Tasty Meal With Dave’s Killer Breads!

06.24.10

B-Line Delivery, Blues Bread, Dave's Killer Bread, Delicious, Fiber, Healthy, Local, Oregon, Organic, Peace Bomb, Portland, Rockin Rye, Spelt, The Good Seed

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Make every meal killer with Dave’s Killer Bread! You heard it right- the right on way to making each meal organic, healthy, and surely-killer. Dave’s bread is the toast to your butter and jam, the brilliant to burgers, and the mouth-watering savvy to sandwiches! Yum…yum…yum. Try it out and you won’t go back! The days of processed white bread are out of date. In fact, the days of bread without any nutritional value should be wiped off the shelf. Make a good choice and be “the good seed” in your daily diet choices. Those days of criminal eating should be a place of the past. -From your loving fan-Amy.

Henry’s Tavern: All-Day Happy Hour on Sundays

06.20.10

All-Day Sunday, Buger, Downtown, flat bread, gorgonzola fries, Happy Hour, Henry's Tavern, Mac and Cheese, salad, soup, West End

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Henry’s Tavern offers Happy Hour All-Day Sundays. Did you say Henry’s? Sure did, and it’s right around the corner! Henry’s tavern offers an array of excellent food and one of the best Happy Hours in NW Portland. Henry’s is known for it’s selection of over 100 beers and hard ciders on tap, mostly featuring local breweries.

Ponzi/Hamacher Wines Enjoyed in The Sapphire Room

06.13.10

Hamacher Wines, Ponzi Vineyards, The Sapphire Room, wine, Wine Tasting

The spread was irresitable

Wednesday our Sapphire Room was treated to a tasting of some of the best wines in the Pacific Northwest. Ponzi Vineyards and Hamacher Wines teamed up to delight our residents with their famous wines.

Ponzi offered up their 2009 Pinot Gris, 2009 Pinot Rosato, and 2008 Tavola Pinot Noir. The warmest reviews came for the Pinot Noir which winemaker, Luisa Ponzi described as showing “vanilla, spice and red fruit leading to a mouth of warm spice notes and blueberry.”

Hamacher impressed us with his 2007 Chardonnay and his 2008 ‘H’ Pinot Noir. My personal favorite was the chardonnay which exhibits flavors of “mineral-laden creme brulee and apples on the palate,” while “Pear, citrus and anise dominate the aromatics.

These incredible wines are now available at incredible discounts. Orders placed before June 18th will be discounted 10%. There is no minimum order and the wine is delivered right to Indigo @ TwelveWest. Don’t miss this opportunity to get some of the regions best wine at a convenient discount.

I’d like to thank our participating wineries for generously hosting our event and once again, we owe a huge thank you to our volunteer chef, Mark Henry, for selecting and preparing a spectacular menu of hors d’oeuvres that paired so well with our wines. Lucky for us, his skills in the kitchen can match those of our esteemed vintners.

Wednesday Night: Burger, Beer and Movie for $10.50!

05.19.10

art, beer, Burger, Deals, Events, Handcrafted Beer, McMenamins, Mission Theatre, Movies, music, NW Film Festival, NW Portland, Oregon, Portland, Showtimes, Specials, Theatre, Wednesday Night

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Photo Courtesy of McMenamin’s: Mural at Backstage Bar. Contributing artists were Myrna Yoder, Lyle Hehn, Jenny Joyce, Kolieha Bush, Olivia Behm, and Joe Cotter.

McMenamins is a well-known classic among Portlanders. With locations all throughout the Portland Metro Area, most anyone can appreciate their artistic pubs with hand-crafted beer. One special feature of McMenamins includes their Theatre Pubs where great flicks, handcrafted brews, and simple eats come together. Mission Theatre is conveniently located in downtown NW Portland. This theatre is one of my favorites; featuring both ground floor and balcony seating for an enjoyable evening. Every Wednesday night is Mission Theatre’s Classic Burger, Beer & Movie for $10.50. In addition, Mission Theatre occasionally hosts NW Film Festival events, live music, and select football games. St John’s Pub located in North Portland is also a well-known spot, hosting theatre-goers with comfy couches and plush theatre seating. I do not want to forget one of the oldest theatre pubs and classics; the Baghdad theatre located in Portland’s SE Hawthorne district.

For show times and locations please call McMenamin’s Theatre line at (503) 249-7474 or visit McMenamin’s Website.

McMenamins Theatre and Pubs
Mission Theatre, 1624 NW Glisan Ph: 503-223-4527,
St. Johns Theatre and Pub, 8203 N. Ivanhoe Ph:503-283-8520,
Baghdad Theatre, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd Ph: 503-236-9234

Irving Street Kitchen Grand Opening May 7th!

05.04.10

Dinner, Downtown, grand opening, Great Food, May 7, Portland, Reservation, Restaurant

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Irving Street Kitchen’s Grand Opening in Portland on May 7th! Place your reservation today!

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