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		<title>Tasting Notes: The Imbibe Cocktail, Tarragon Cooler + Grilled Pizza Pairings</title>
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From the Editor&#8217;s Desk
The May/June issue   of Imbibe offers some great   reasons to celebrate. In addition to this issue being our special summer   drinks guide, it marks Imbibe&#8217;s second anniversary.
Our second   birthday also brings [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/tasting-notes-the-imbibe-cocktail-tarragon-cooler-grilled-pizza-pairings/</link>
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		<title>May Newsletter from Ten 01 and Tabla</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ten 01 Hosts Piedmont Wineries 
Ten     01 will host a dinner with Italian wineries Deltetto and Ca&#8217; del Baio, both     located in the Piedmont region, on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.     This unique event will showcase the young, driven winemakers [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/may-newsletter-from-ten-01-and-tabla/</link>
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		<title>Cork 2.0 - We&#8217;ve been upgraded!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[ May 16, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. May 17, 2008; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] 
















Jump to Section


Wine 101 Tonight!


Anniversary Party!


Beer of the Week


Bar of the Week





SHOP HOURS



Mon - Wed: 11 - 6
Thurs - Fri:  11 - 8
Sat:  11 - 6
Sun:  12 - 5










It really does feel as if we've got a new release of cork for you, now that the remodel is complete and the ChocolateShop and the BeerShop [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/2101/</link>
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		<title>Culinate Newsletter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear readers,
If you, like Anne Zimmerman, are a true fan of     leftovers, you might also be a fan of Tupperware containers and microwave     ovens; the three go hand-in-hand.
Just don&#8217;t heat those handy containers of     leftovers in the microwave; this practice, as Nancy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/culinate-newsletter-11/</link>
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		<title>Professional Spirits Certification Course Now Offered in Portland</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Portland, Oregon - May 14, 2008 - After nearly 2 years of providing professional wine training to the Portland beverage industry, The Wine and Spirit Archive has added a new certification course to their suite of training programs: the WSET Professional Certificate in Spirits.
The WSET Professional Certificate in Spirits is an internationally recognized certification [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/professional-spirits-certification-course-now-offered-in-portland/</link>
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		<title>Il Piatto Presents 3 Course Dinner for $20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[il Piatto
would like to invite you to Join us
Sunday or Monday Nights
for our:
$20
3 Course Pasta Menu:
Here is how it works;
Select any Salad $8.75 or less
Then select any pasta $16 or less
Select any Dessert
from our Dessert tray
View our web site
for further details &#38; other Specials
http://www.ilpiattopdx.com/]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/il-piatto-presents-3-course-dinner-for-20/</link>
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		<title>Artisanal Wine Cellars Celebrates the release of their 2006 Adams Vineyard Pinot Noir and 2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Press Release&#8211;Artisanal Wine Cellars-May 17th and May 24th-26th at August Cellars
Pre-Memorial Day Release Party at August Cellars (www.augustcellars.com)
Saturday, May 17th, 12pm-5pm
Artisanal Wine Cellars (www.artisanalwinecellars.com) celebrates the release of their 2006 Adams Vineyard Pinot Noir and 2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir with a pre-Memorial Day tasting event at August Cellars in Newberg.   In addition to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/artisanal-wine-cellars-celebrates-the-release-of-their-2006-adams-vineyard-pinot-noir-and-2006-willamette-valley-pinot-noir/</link>
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		<title>Simpatica Dining Hall Events This Week</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Simpatica Catering &#38; Simpatica Dining Hall
Week of May 13th, 2008





Hey,   all.  From what I understand, we&#8217;re about to get our first heat wave of   the summer.  People are already complaining about how hot it&#8217;s going to   be.  At least that&#8217;s a nice departure from the usual complaining about   [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/simpatica-dining-hall-events-this-week-10/</link>
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		<title>23Hoyt - Get Happy at 4 pm!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Happy Hour
Watch       the passing-parade at 23Hoyt during happy hour and enjoy delicious bar       snacks and hand-crafted cocktail specials.
We are now open one hour earlier for happy hour at       4 pm!
New Happy Hour&#8217;s:
Tuesday-Thursday 4 -7 pm
Friday-Saturday 4 - 6:30
We [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/23hoyt-get-happy-at-4-pm/</link>
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		<title>La Bodega Looking for clues</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,
At the end of the month, our lease is expiring.  Which would be fine; we would renew.  But our landlord is expecting to get a $500/month increase (about 25%), taking things off the deep end.  Strange that the slower economy doesn&#8217;t affect the rents going up, does it not?  Four [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/la-bodega-looking-for-clues/</link>
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		<title>Savory and Sweet Collide on Dessert Menu at Alberta Street Oyster Bar &#038; Grill</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chef&#8217;s Whim Leaves Ingredient Choice up to Chef&#8230;not Guest
PORTLAND, Oregon (May 13, 2008) -  Black truffles, smoked salt and crunchy pretzels may seem like typical ingredients on a restaurant menu, but at Alberta Street Oyster Bar and Grill, savory flavors dominate the seasonal dessert menu. Created by executive chef Eric Bechard and sous chef Laurel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/savory-and-sweet-collide-on-dessert-menu-at-alberta-street-oyster-bar-grill/</link>
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		<title>Shop Mid-Week from Local Farmers at Wednesday and Thursday Markets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Often paired with other spring delicacies like leeks and   morels, fiddlehead ferns are a sure sign of spring&#8217;s return. The veggie&#8217;s   descriptive name comes from a resemblance to the scroll-like head of a   violin. These curly green stalks are actually young Ostrich fern fronds,   available now through [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/shop-mid-week-from-local-farmers-at-wednesday-and-thursday-markets/</link>
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		<title>House Spirits Takes on Breakfast</title>
		<description><![CDATA[SOUTHEAST BRUNCH TOUR
What better way to start a Sunday than with a perfect Ramos Gin Fizz?  The boys at House Spirits Distillery that bring you Medoyeff Vodka, Aviation Gin, &#38; Krogstad Aquavit have decided to take the opportunity to work with four great SE Portland restaurants as part of the House Spirits June Brunch Tour.  We&#8217;ll be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/house-spirits-takes-on-breakfast/</link>
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		<title>Arbor Crest - May 15 &#038; 17, 2008 at McGinn&#8217;s Wine Merchants</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[ May 15, 2008; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. May 17, 2008; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] 




























McGinn's Russell Street Wine Merchants
Not Your Everyday Bottle Shop














Private Events at McGinn's








Thinking about       holding a Spring fling?  Give a call about hosting your soire at       McGinn's - 503-280-2845.

Private       Party Rates/Cost

Want to keep it even simpler?  Host your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/arbor-crest-may-15-17-2008-at-mcginns-wine-merchants/</link>
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		<title>Lincoln Preview Dinner</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lincoln Preview         Dinner
As many of you know, construction on Lincoln Restaurant is coming along         nicely. And since Culinary Artistry is moving over to the HUB, the same         building as Lincoln, we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/lincoln-preview-dinner/</link>
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		<title>June 2008 Wine Wednesday Flights at Paley&#8217;s Place</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[ June 4, 2008; 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. June 11, 2008; 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. June 18, 2008; 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. June 25, 2008; 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] PORTLAND, Oregon - (May 12, 2008) - Vitaly and Kimberly Paley let loose every week for their informal Wine Wednesday tradition when they pair flights of wine with food not typically served at the restaurant. "We try to demystify wine with a playful approach," says Kimberly Paley. "We want our customers to come in each [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/june-2008-wine-wednesday-flights-at-paleys-place/</link>
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		<title>Memorial Day Public Event and Cafe Voila Menu!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello!
Voila Catering is starting off our very busy summer event season with a paired Wine and Food tasting at Adelsheim Vineyards on Memorial Day Weekend.  On Saturday May 5th and Sunday May 6th from 11 to 4pm, Voila Catering will be providing gourmet hors d&#8217;oeuvres to compliment the wonderful wines of Adelsheim Vineyards.  Usually closed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/memorial-day-public-event-and-cafe-voila-menu/</link>
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		<title>Just a few tables Left For Tabla Rustica at Olea!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Join Us
for a very special event!








Olea
1338 NW Hoyt Street
Portland, Oregon 97209








Upcoming Events




TABLA RUSTICA







Greetings!
We&#8217;ve got a       special event coming up and we want you to be part of it. Please join us       on Wednesday May 14 at 7:00pm. We will be sampling      [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/index.php/2008/05/just-a-few-tables-left-for-tabla-rustica-at-olea/</link>
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