Last Sunday night brought a very special double seating of Portland Food Adventures at Le Pigeon, a longtime staple of Portland fine dining, headed by Chef Gabriel Rucker. With one seating at 5pm and one at 8pm, I showed up near the end of the first seating to catch some of the adventurers finishing up the last of six courses served tonight.
Read MoreThis week Portland Food Adventures was lucky enough to enjoy the first sit-down dinner of Tasty N Alder, the latest in restaurants by chef John Gorham, headlined with chef Morgan Brownlow. The night started out with appetizers, including Blaze’s Smoked Wings (which were so good they were gone before I could get a picture!) Chips N Dip and a Brandy Fizz Cocktail.
Read MoreLast Sunday the 9th brought us to a very special Portland Food Adventures at Grüner and it’s connected bar Kask, to help Grüner ring in its 3rd anniversary! They started us out with a refreshing cocktail and appetizers, before our host Chris Angelus introduced us to Chef Chris Israel, who talked to us a bit about Grüner’s progression and what we had in store for the evening.
Read MoreOur latest installment of Portland Food Adventures began on a crisp autumn night inside the elegant Serratto, a lively restaurant residing in Northwest Portland’s 21st district. Though known for it’s Tuscan cuisine, tonight we had the pleasure of combining Serratto’s chef Tony Meyers with local Game master Geoff Latham of Nicky Farms, for a unique and delicious menu served in their private dining room.
Read MoreThe 3rd season of Portland Food Adventures started out hopping at Acadia, a New Orleans Bistro situated in Northeast Portland. From the moment I walked in the room was filled with energy as we were served our first round of drinks, a spicy cocktail called “Once More Down Pirate Alley”. You know the night is going to go well starting with a drink like that!
Read MoreFor this 2nd anniversary of Portland Food Adventures, we kicked things off at Yakuza Lounge. The patio garden made for a great backdrop as they started us out with a few cocktails, including a Beet Margarita.
Read MoreIt was a perfect warm summer evening that started off the 20th edition of Portland Food Adventures. This round brought us adventurers to smallwares, the creation of chef Johanna Ware who made her mark in the Portland culinary world at Nostrana. The place quickly filled up with our crew as we got the chance to check out the décor and mingle.
Read MoreThis Tuesday the Portland Food Adventures took off from Departure Restaurant and Lounge for another awesome culinary experience. Nestled upon the 15th floor of The Nines, the super hip lounge couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day to look upon our fine city of Portland.
Read MoreLast week I had the pleasure of shooting one of Portland's hottest funk ensembles for First Thursday, Philly's Phunkestra. It didn't take long for the underground dance floor at the Goodfoot to turn into a hot mess of dancing and drinking.
Read MoreI had a great opportunity to get a sponsored visit for me and my partner in crime, Anna, to go check out the North Willamette Vintners Wine Trail the other weekend. As a novice to the world of wine, but enthusiast for all things involving free booze and food for me to photograph, I definitely jumped on this gig.
Read MoreSo I thought I'd start using this blog as a place to upload my latest photo endeavors. Here are some pictures from the Didner Bar Mitzvah I shot the other weekend. I took almost 2000 pictures, narrowed it down to 250 for them, and now just a few of my favorites on here.
Read MoreTuesday evening began its ‘toast to spring’ in traditional Portland style, with rain incessantly drizzling and clouds roaring by. However, inside Milwaukie Kitchen and Wine, things were just heating up for a great night with Portland Food Adventures. I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to document the whole soirée at my first (of hopefully many) adventures.
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