PDX.FM is proud to present the 2nd annual 2010 Portland Baconfest. On August 21, 2010 from 12PM-8PM there will be a block party like no other celebrating all things bacon. Baconfest will be held on the street at 18th and Burnside next to The East Burn. This year there will be over two dozen Northwest vendors, two food carts, [...]
official statement from Valley Meat Company:
Valley Meat Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,000,000 pounds of ground beef products because of the potential for E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recall extends only to the products listed below that were produced between October 2, 2009 and January 12, 2010 and were sold in California, Texas, Oregon, Arizona [...]
A Portland favorite event kicks off this weekend with local food, Oregon wine, craft beer, entertainment and activities for kids.
What: The Bite of Oregon
Where: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, downtown Portland
When: Friday, August 6th through Sunday, August 8th. 11am-10pm Fri/Sat, 10am-8pm Sun.
Cost: $8 per adult, per day. $10 per adult for all 3 days. $3 before [...]
The second annual poll by Examiner.com earlier this year again has Portland coming in 2nd behind Asheville, NC for Beer City, USA. Ash-who? How can the birthplace of American Microbreweries not win the title of Beer City, USA? As a proud Oregonian for 19 years, I simply do not accept these results, and here is [...]
One of Portland’s favorite events kicks off on the banks of the Willamette river this weekend, and the weather is going to be perfect!
What: 23rd Annual Oregon Brewers Festival
Where: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland
Dates: Thursday July 22nd through Sunday July 25th
Times: noon to 9pm, Thurs-Sat; noon to 7pm, Sun
Cost: free entry, tokens can be purchased [...]
The Portland area is said to have the best beer, some of the best scenic drives, the best places to raise a family and now, the best street food in the world, according to CNN and Budget Travel Magazine.
From the CNN/Budget Travel article:
With more than 400 carts selling everything from Korean tacos to Carolina-style barbecue, [...]
Happy Valley Family Target of Racial Intimidation at Home
African Americans in Oregon Still Face Hurdles, Study Finds
Event: OMSI Reptile and Amphibian Show, Sept. 4-6
Vancouver Teen Dies in On-Track Motorcycle Accident
Beaverton Concert Will Benefit the Sunshine Pantry
Motorcycle Rider Dies After Crashing into Back of a TriMet Bus in NE Portland
Police Continue Investigation of Accident that Shut Down I-5 South on Friday
