It's time for the International Pinot Noir Celebration! And nothing goes better with wine than a burger. To truly enjoy this pairing, head over to Nostrana on July 31st where they will be hosting a "Burgers and Brunello" patio party. The party will take place from 5pm til close and feature Chef Cathy Whims pork and porcini burgers along with a flight of Brunello, a red win from Italy. Cost is $30 and reservations are recommended.
I took a trip up to Vancouver BC and had to check out Vera's Burger Shack since they will be opening two locations in Portland. I went to their Gastown location- don't miss the steam clock and the statue of Gassy Jack if you're in the neighborhood.
I know this has nothing to do with hamburgers but if you haven't noticed we sure do love pickles. This Saturday, July 23, Kenny and Zuke's NW Sandwichworks location is having a block party and their first Pickle Throwndown. Lots of great local restaurants will be competing in four categories: classic cucumber, sweet pickles, not involving a cucumber and Portland weird. The event will happening from noon-6pm and entry is $5(benefitting the Oregon Food Bank). If pickles aren't enough, there will be BBQ and beer available as well.
Horay for America! On July 4th we took back the record for world's largest commercially produced hamburger from Canada. Juicy LLC spent 14 hours cooking the 777 pound burger at the Alameda County Fair.
12 lbs of bonus pickle!
