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Chef Chat: Rick Holguin of Raven & Rose

Rick Holguin is the personification of determination and hard work.  We recently caught up with Chef Rick during a rare break in the action at Raven & Rose to learn more about his past, influences and culinary style.  By staying true to his lifelong ambition to cook amazing food, he now is at the helm…
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Palate Pleaser: Oven and Shaker

  Night out? Dinner (or Happy Hour!) and drinks at Oven and Shaker (1134 NW Everett Street) would be a strong start. Oven and Shaker, a part of Portland’s noteworthy ChefStable restaurant group, specializes in two areas: delicious pizzas pulled out of their wood oven, and original craft cocktails. At the helm is six time…
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Date Night Edition: Spur Gastropub

It’s dark and stormy Seattle Saturday night. Typical, right? While you might be tempted to order in some Indian food and catch up on Netflix, I highly encourage, no urge you, to put on some nice duds and take your loved one out for a delicious dinner. Now the only question is, where, amongst all…
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THIS JUST IN: TOAST’s Got Spirit, How About You? Tickets Now On Sale For Pacific Northwest’s Signature Artisan Spirits Tasting Event, March 7, 2015

Entering Year Five, TOAST Ups The Ante With New Format,All-Inclusive Tickets, Local Chefs And Exclusive Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Portland, Ore.) - Tickets are now on sale for TOAST 2015, the signature artisan spirits tasting event of the Pacific Northwest, March 7th, 2015 in Portland, Oregon. Entering its fifth year, TOAST allows small distillers and producers to showcase their handcrafted…
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Sarah’s Raw and Vegan Café: Healthy Can Taste Heavenly

  “If you have a good base of nutrition under your belt… It’s easier to live your life; you live it happier.” Sarah Boorstein, the genial health enthusiast behind Sarah’s Raw and Vegan Café, has a reputation around Central Oregon for serving tasty and nutritious smoothies alongside wholesome breakfast and lunch fare. What many people…
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