Comments for Promotions http://www.wweek.com/promotions Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:52:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on Heavens of Biscuits @ Pine State by Judy Bloom http://www.wweek.com/promotions/2009/09/25/heavens-of-biscuits-pine-state/comment-page-1/#comment-2766 Judy Bloom Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:07:12 +0000 http://www.wweek.com/promotions/?p=1734#comment-2766 Mmm...Gotta love Pine State Biscuits! ...I go for the honey & butter! Mmm…Gotta love Pine State Biscuits! …I go for the honey & butter!

]]> Comment on Widmer Brothers Brewing Celebrates Brother’s Day! by mikelikesbrews http://www.wweek.com/promotions/2009/07/30/widmer-brothers-brewing-celebrates-brothers-day/comment-page-1/#comment-2675 mikelikesbrews Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:21:30 +0000 http://www.wweek.com/promotions/?p=1459#comment-2675 Woah this is awesome! One of my favorite micro-brewers is supporting BBBS. My search engine of choice – dogreatgood.com – also supports BBBS and several animal charities. Woah this is awesome! One of my favorite micro-brewers is supporting BBBS. My search engine of choice – dogreatgood.com – also supports BBBS and several animal charities.

]]> Comment on Summer Recipe Contest by Choul http://www.wweek.com/promotions/2009/07/14/summer-receipe-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-2660 Choul Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:53:55 +0000 http://www.wweek.com/promotions/?p=1401#comment-2660 Frozen purple grapes. They are delicious, healthy and simple. You just wash them and then lay them out on a sheet pan and put in the freezer! Then let freeze for a few hours. Tastes much better than a Popsicle and better for you too! Frozen purple grapes. They are delicious, healthy and simple. You just wash them and then lay them out on a sheet pan and put in the freezer! Then let freeze for a few hours. Tastes much better than a Popsicle and better for you too!

]]> Comment on Summer Recipe Contest by Dingo Dizmal http://www.wweek.com/promotions/2009/07/14/summer-receipe-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-2659 Dingo Dizmal Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:44:47 +0000 http://www.wweek.com/promotions/?p=1401#comment-2659 The name sounds Greek but this is 100% Texican...it's called "Frijoles Pindehos". OK, here is a recipe my sainted mother (who aint dead yet) used to make on hot Texas summer mornings. I have lived in Portland for 12 years now so I hope this works here in Portland. First take a large stock pot full of tub water and add pinto beans. I use tub water because it fills the pot quickly, mom used the neighbors hose. Set the burner on high. When it first starts boiling (this is important...) slam your hand in a car door...not a new piece of shit, find a Delta 88 or a Monte Carlo. Warning...slamming your hand may not be part of the recipie but it's what mom did so it's what I do. Dump in a handful of oregano, thyme, pepper and marijuana leaves and stir with a wooden spoon. If your religion prohibits the hemp just scrape a little grass off the bottom of someone's lawn mower...that used to work for my Dad. When the mixture comes to a boil add a full 40 oz. bottle of Big Bear Malt Liquor. If you can, drink from another bottle of Big Bear until you are standing in your kitchen with the fridge door open, nude, crying and on the phone with your ex. Drop an onion in whole and un-peeled, this flavor will come from osmosis...tell it that. NOW YER COOKIN'! Is it bubbling? Touch the side of the pot with your inner thigh, if it burns like hell then it's working...go find a belt. We are gonna pressure cook the beans so they are ready at the same time as the onion so ya have ta tie a lid down on the pot with the belt. Now RUN! Most recipes don't have the optional "Run" segment but this is a delicate process that could very well blow up...like sushi or Mormons. Now after 10 hours you should have a fine meal that feeds tens of people. I suggest going near Portland's Downtown, to a place we like to call "Vasaline Alley" there you can find an entire dinner party's worth of the kind of people who would have no problem coming home with you. Nothing I like more than spending an evening with able bodied beggars. Did you know that a lot of them use your money to fill the streets with tobacco smoke? Yup and they will do the same for your house. I love flour tortillas but I would stay away from "Enriched Flour" and Trans fats...they are really unhealthy I just pour Elmer's glue right on a hot skillet, this really brings out the "Hoove"flavor. I once made this dish by riding my bike out to Swan Island...fishing half a bloated goat carcass out of the river and I called it "Immigrant Frijoles Pindehos"! I served it to 50 people living in a one bedroom house with no furnature and they LOVED it. Hope you love it too! Rock on 503!!!!!! Dingo Dizmal the clown The name sounds Greek but this is 100% Texican…it’s called “Frijoles Pindehos”.
OK, here is a recipe my sainted mother (who aint dead yet) used to make on hot Texas summer mornings.
I have lived in Portland for 12 years now so I hope this works here in Portland.
First take a large stock pot full of tub water and add pinto beans.
I use tub water because it fills the pot quickly, mom used the neighbors hose.
Set the burner on high.
When it first starts boiling (this is important…) slam your hand in a car door…not a new piece of shit, find a Delta 88 or a Monte Carlo.
Warning…slamming your hand may not be part of the recipie but it’s what mom did so it’s what I do.
Dump in a handful of oregano, thyme, pepper and marijuana leaves and stir with a wooden spoon.
If your religion prohibits the hemp just scrape a little grass off the bottom of someone’s lawn mower…that used to work for my Dad.
When the mixture comes to a boil add a full 40 oz. bottle of Big Bear Malt Liquor.
If you can, drink from another bottle of Big Bear until you are standing in your kitchen with the fridge door open, nude, crying and on the phone with your ex.
Drop an onion in whole and un-peeled, this flavor will come from osmosis…tell it that.
NOW YER COOKIN’!
Is it bubbling?
Touch the side of the pot with your inner thigh, if it burns like hell then it’s working…go find a belt.
We are gonna pressure cook the beans so they are ready at the same time as the onion so ya have ta tie a lid down on the pot with the belt.
Now RUN!
Most recipes don’t have the optional “Run” segment but this is a delicate process that could very well blow up…like sushi or Mormons.
Now after 10 hours you should have a fine meal that feeds tens of people.
I suggest going near Portland’s Downtown, to a place we like to call “Vasaline Alley” there you can find an entire dinner party’s worth of the kind of people who would have no problem coming home with you.
Nothing I like more than spending an evening with able bodied beggars. Did you know that a lot of them use your money to fill the streets with tobacco smoke? Yup and they will do the same for your house.
I love flour tortillas but I would stay away from “Enriched Flour” and Trans fats…they are really unhealthy I just pour Elmer’s glue right on a hot skillet, this really brings out the “Hoove”flavor.
I once made this dish by riding my bike out to Swan Island…fishing half a bloated goat carcass out of the river and I called it “Immigrant Frijoles Pindehos”! I served it to 50 people living in a one bedroom house with no furnature and they LOVED it.
Hope you love it too!
Rock on 503!!!!!!
Dingo Dizmal the clown

]]> Comment on Best of Portland Survey~Tell Us Who’s Best in 5 Minutes or Less! by Lindsay C. Chamberlain http://www.wweek.com/promotions/2009/06/08/best-of-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-2466 Lindsay C. Chamberlain Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:44:54 +0000 http://www.wweek.com/promotions/?p=1234#comment-2466 The Best of Portland: Theatre or Theatre (100 seats or less) CoHo Productions 2257 NW Raleigh Street Portland, OR 97206 503-220-2646 In the past 12 months, CoHo Productions has delivered a wide range of outstanding performances, including two Drammy winners (Luisa Sermol & Sharonlee McLean). From a one-woman tour-de-force (9 Parts of Desire), an intimate portrait of maybe-lovers (Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune), a tightly woven “comedy with implications (The Receptionist) to the current ensemble Victorian-style comedy with real people (the Uneasy Chair) deemed “handily one of the best of the entire 2008-2009 season”, CoHo Productions has been the place in Portland for diverse, high quality theatre. With its unique co-production model, CoHo relies on submissions from the Portland theatre community, but then selects the productions deemed the best fit for the upcoming season. Outstanding yet affordable live theatre is still readily available in Portland, and CoHo has the best blend of performances and venues around. That pattern promises to continue with next season’s productions of “Fool for Love,” with co-producers Chris Harder & Val Landrum; “Hamlet” trimmed for 5 actors and co-produced with Chris Murray; and “This Lime Tree Bower” which brough Conor McPherson to playgoer’s attention, co-produced with Devon Allen. The Best of Portland: Theatre or Theatre (100 seats or less)
CoHo Productions
2257 NW Raleigh Street
Portland, OR 97206
503-220-2646

In the past 12 months, CoHo Productions has delivered a wide range of outstanding performances, including two Drammy winners (Luisa Sermol & Sharonlee McLean). From a one-woman tour-de-force (9 Parts of Desire), an intimate portrait of maybe-lovers (Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune), a tightly woven “comedy with implications (The Receptionist) to the current ensemble Victorian-style comedy with real people (the Uneasy Chair) deemed “handily one of the best of the entire 2008-2009 season”, CoHo Productions has been the place in Portland for diverse, high quality theatre. With its unique co-production model, CoHo relies on submissions from the Portland theatre community, but then selects the productions deemed the best fit for the upcoming season. Outstanding yet affordable live theatre is still readily available in Portland, and CoHo has the best blend of performances and venues around. That pattern promises to continue with next season’s productions of “Fool for Love,” with co-producers Chris Harder & Val Landrum; “Hamlet” trimmed for 5 actors and co-produced with Chris Murray; and “This Lime Tree Bower” which brough Conor McPherson to playgoer’s attention, co-produced with Devon Allen.

]]> Comment on Best of Portland Survey~Tell Us Who’s Best in 5 Minutes or Less! by Nicki http://www.wweek.com/promotions/2009/06/08/best-of-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-2458 Nicki Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:18:47 +0000 http://www.wweek.com/promotions/?p=1234#comment-2458 Tea Chai Te on NW 23rd for their comprehensive tea knowledge and selection. Love the atmosphere too , oh and they have free wi-fi. Tea Chai Te on NW 23rd for their comprehensive tea knowledge and selection. Love the atmosphere too , oh and they have free wi-fi.

]]> Comment on Best of Portland Survey~Tell Us Who’s Best in 5 Minutes or Less! by Emma Herron http://www.wweek.com/promotions/2009/06/08/best-of-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-2451 Emma Herron Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:45:10 +0000 http://www.wweek.com/promotions/?p=1234#comment-2451 Sorry - my bad for spelling: Best gallery - Gallery Zero. The place is totally ignored by local media which is NUTS since its the most challenging up and coming gallery in Portland, curated by a live-wire pro from LA who speaks in wild run-on sentences and likes his walls blood red. Its in a crappy spot off of Belmont and 34th but this place knows how to bring it. Portland has been in need of this kind of venue for toooo long. Sorry - my bad for spelling:

Best gallery - Gallery Zero. The place is totally ignored by local media which is NUTS since its the most challenging up and coming gallery in Portland, curated by a live-wire pro from LA who speaks in wild run-on sentences and likes his walls blood red. Its in a crappy spot off of Belmont and 34th but this place knows how to bring it. Portland has been in need of this kind of venue for toooo long.

]]> Comment on Best of Portland Survey~Tell Us Who’s Best in 5 Minutes or Less! by Emma Herron http://www.wweek.com/promotions/2009/06/08/best-of-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-2450 Emma Herron Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:42:43 +0000 http://www.wweek.com/promotions/?p=1234#comment-2450 Best place to see a summer movie: Bridgeport Cinemas - yeah its Tigard and its in a yuppie shopping village, but it is also the most comfortable, organized and has the best popcorn. Get past the Regal crap and you will enjoy. Oh, and I think the only IMAX screen in the area. Best place to be annoyed by strangers while seeking serenity - the Japanese Gardens. How can a place be so beautiful, requiring visitors to be 'respectful' of its obvious meditative properties - yet be overrun by every noisy local tourist? Get there early or very late, but go - and watch out for free days that are usually promoted in the off season. Best (and cheapest) place to find a good book - Goodwill off of MLK - enormous used book section and nowhere will you find such a great mix of classics, newer releases and odds and ends. Powells is still the Man so to speak, but getting spendy for some of us - need a book under $5? This is where to go. Best Burger & Shake - It's out of the way, off the map & Why Would You go There? But the Blue Coyote Cafe at the Lake Oswego public golf course off of Stafford Road is run by a one-legged chef who has literally been around so much he knows better than the rest how it is done - and is often ably assisted by one of his four sons. Ask him for his milkshake recipe - it will leave you happy and wanting more. No one makes food like this - classic, old-fashioned and well-priced. Best gallery - GalleryZero. The place is totally ignored by local media which is NUTS since its the most challenging up and coming gallery in Portland, curated by a live-wire pro from LA who speaks in wild run-on sentences and likes his walls blood red. Its in a crappy spot off of Belmont and 34th but this place knows how to bring it. Portland has been in need of this kind of venue for toooo long. Best reason to be a writer in Portland - Willamette Writers - their annual summer conference is coming up in August and it is the best place to be to meet and greet industry insiders and get your pitches critiqued. It may change your life. Membership is about $35/year and you get all sorts of goodies - great way to make connections in the publishing biz. Best place to see a summer movie: Bridgeport Cinemas - yeah its Tigard and its in a yuppie shopping village, but it is also the most comfortable, organized and has the best popcorn. Get past the Regal crap and you will enjoy. Oh, and I think the only IMAX screen in the area.

Best place to be annoyed by strangers while seeking serenity - the Japanese Gardens. How can a place be so beautiful, requiring visitors to be ‘respectful’ of its obvious meditative properties - yet be overrun by every noisy local tourist? Get there early or very late, but go - and watch out for free days that are usually promoted in the off season.

Best (and cheapest) place to find a good book - Goodwill off of MLK - enormous used book section and nowhere will you find such a great mix of classics, newer releases and odds and ends. Powells is still the Man so to speak, but getting spendy for some of us - need a book under $5? This is where to go.

Best Burger & Shake - It’s out of the way, off the map & Why Would You go There? But the Blue Coyote Cafe at the Lake Oswego public golf course off of Stafford Road is run by a one-legged chef who has literally been around so much he knows better than the rest how it is done - and is often ably assisted by one of his four sons. Ask him for his milkshake recipe - it will leave you happy and wanting more. No one makes food like this - classic, old-fashioned and well-priced.

Best gallery - GalleryZero. The place is totally ignored by local media which is NUTS since its the most challenging up and coming gallery in Portland, curated by a live-wire pro from LA who speaks in wild run-on sentences and likes his walls blood red. Its in a crappy spot off of Belmont and 34th but this place knows how to bring it. Portland has been in need of this kind of venue for toooo long.

Best reason to be a writer in Portland - Willamette Writers - their annual summer conference is coming up in August and it is the best place to be to meet and greet industry insiders and get your pitches critiqued. It may change your life. Membership is about $35/year and you get all sorts of goodies - great way to make connections in the publishing biz.

]]> Comment on Best of Portland Survey~Tell Us Who’s Best in 5 Minutes or Less! by Jen http://www.wweek.com/promotions/2009/06/08/best-of-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-2448 Jen Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:38:41 +0000 http://www.wweek.com/promotions/?p=1234#comment-2448 Family of Friends Mentoring Program. With a staff of 2 this mentoring program organizes families, singles, and couple young and old to mentor a child in the Portland Metro area. The idea of setting an extra seat at the table, helping a child with homework and just including them in your everyday activities. It is definitely one of the things that make Portland great. Urban Sports A group of fun and adventures folks that like to goof off and drink beer. Urban Golf, SantaCon, and many other wild events. How can you not think that they are one of the reasons Portland is great when you see 300 Santa Claus's walking down the street bar hopping. Atomic Pizza A new pizza place opened by native Portlanders on North Killingsworth Street. Homemade original recipe sauce and crust makes for the best hand-tossed pizza in Portland. Friendly people, great pizza and good local beers, what more can you ask for. Family of Friends Mentoring Program.
With a staff of 2 this mentoring program organizes families, singles, and couple young and old to mentor a child in the Portland Metro area. The idea of setting an extra seat at the table, helping a child with homework and just including them in your everyday activities. It is definitely one of the things that make Portland great.

Urban Sports
A group of fun and adventures folks that like to goof off and drink beer. Urban Golf, SantaCon, and many other wild events. How can you not think that they are one of the reasons Portland is great when you see 300 Santa Claus’s walking down the street bar hopping.

Atomic Pizza
A new pizza place opened by native Portlanders on North Killingsworth Street. Homemade original recipe sauce and crust makes for the best hand-tossed pizza in Portland. Friendly people, great pizza and good local beers, what more can you ask for.

]]> Comment on Best of Portland Survey~Tell Us Who’s Best in 5 Minutes or Less! by chris porter http://www.wweek.com/promotions/2009/06/08/best-of-portland/comment-page-1/#comment-2365 chris porter Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:32:50 +0000 http://www.wweek.com/promotions/?p=1234#comment-2365 Just gotta agree with the Reed McClintock groundswell: Dude is awesome, in the dictionary sense of the word Just gotta agree with the Reed McClintock groundswell: Dude is awesome, in the dictionary sense of the word

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