Dinner – Page 19

Beast Brunch

February 5, 2015Filed in: Reviews

5425 NE 30th Ave & Killingsworth ● BeastPDX.com ● 503.841.6968

Hours: Brunch – Sundays 10am and 12pm; Dinner – Wed-Sat 6pm and 8:45pm; Sun 7pm

Towards the end of 2014 when bloggers and food writers were documenting their favorite meals of the year, I got to thinking about mine. Sure, there was a lot of good food eaten over the year, but only one complete meal really sticks out. A dinner prepared by Chef Naomi Pomeroy for the IZZE Friendsday event held last March.

I remember that I had another commitment that night and was in debates on whether or not I would go. I also had no idea if it was going to be a full dinner or just small plates, so I truth be told ate a snack before I left. Fortunately not only did I change my plans that night, but I also have a large appetite! Continue Reading...

New Mid-East Twist to Cafe Castagna

January 30, 2015Filed in: Events, Reviews

1758 SE Hawthorne Blvd & 18^th ● Castagnarestaurant.com ● 503.231.9959

Hours: Tues – Sun 5-10pm; Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm

Last week I was graciously invited to a dinner at Cafe Castagna. Not only was I excited to catch up with my blogger companions for the night, Michelle of Hummingbird High, Annie of Serious Crust, and Beth of Talk Eat Drink Portland and meet Irene of Watershed Communications, but I was also eager to check out the Café’s new menu items which I had recently read about.

Cambodian Fish Amok Curry

January 15, 2015Filed in: Recipes, Travel

Well, I can fully admit that getting back into the swing of things after 70+ days of vacation is difficult. I have enjoyed some time with friends and family, getting back to my Crossfit gym, eating healthier (sadly, the whole vacation diet of drinking wine with lunch and eating ice cream every day just doesn’t work in the real world…) and not living out of a suitcase.

But getting back into my normal routine of reading the news, checking emails, and even writing blog posts has been a little slow on the uptake. So my apologies for leaving you stranded in the new year! Continue Reading...