When it comes to eating your vegetables, Salt & Straw may have figured out the best way — in ice cream, of course.
Starting today, fans can sink their teeth into August’s five flavors of the month — “Veggies You Crave” – in scoops, pints, or milkshakes at any location. So grab a spoon, and get ready to savor summer’s bounty.
Picnic approved ice cream | Photo via Salt & Straw
🍫 Spinach Cake with Chocolate Tahini Fudge
Much like when Popeye inhales a can of invigorating greens, this tasty Turkish-inspired treat punches above what you expect. Pureed spinach batter is baked into fluffy pieces, slathered in frosting, and mixed into vanilla ice cream alongside rich, housemade fudge bites. Ah guh guh guh guh.
🍁 Green Fennel + Maple
The entire fennel plant, from bulb to frond, is incorporated in this complex creation. Juiced leaves, steeped in pollen + syrup, tantalize the palate, while aromatic black licorice and herbs bring you back for more.
The next question is, how many? | Photo via Salt & Straw
🥕 Carrot Cake Batter with Pralined Hazelnuts
Decadent, slow-roasted carrots and molasses come together for this classic, crowd-pleasing combination that ends with a crunch. You’d be hopping mad to not give this recipe a try.
🌽 Charred Corn Curd, Cotija + Tajin
Somehow, they’ve distilled elotesand summer nights around the grill into a cone-worthy confection, crafted with housemade mayo ice cream. You’re in store for some toasted sweetness and salty cotija cheese.
🌶️ Red Chili Curry & Makrut Lime Crispy Rice
You thought it was hot outside? Wait ‘til you take a bite of this swelteringly smooth (and vegan) concoction. Southeast Asian spices turn up the temp, but lemongrass and coconut cream bring it back down for a satisfying contrast with a vibrant pop of citrus.
Which ones catch your taste buds’ attention? Let us know.
Amos Lee | Fri., Aug. 5 | 7 p.m. | McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove | $49.50+ | The “Sweet Pea” singer with silky smooth vocals is headlining at the new venue out west. 🎤
Espacio Flamenco | Fri., Aug. 5 | 6-10 p.m. | Washington Park Amphitheater | Free | The traditional Spanish music and dance comes vibrantly to life in the International Rose Test Garden. 💃
Sand Island Sand Castle Competition | Fri., Aug. 5-Sun., Aug. 7 | Times vary | Sand Island, St. Helens | $5 | Catch a water taxi on the docks at Columbia View Park to an exciting sand castle competition, where all manner of swashbuckling activities will happen; weekend camping is available. 🏰
Saturday
Rethinking Fire: Intersection of Art & Science | Sat., Aug. 6 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd. | $10 | Join a discussion on the causes and impacts of severe wildfire and how art can be an entry point to engage the public on forestry issues. 🌲
Shine Drag Brunch | Sat., Aug. 6 | 12:30-3 p.m. | Shine Distillery & Grill, 4232 N. Williams Ave. | $20+ | Host Nicole Onoscopi, the “colorful, kooky, and highly caffeinated queen of Oregon,” leads a show of fabulous performances. ✨
Timbers vs. FC Dallas | Sat., Aug. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Providence Park | $22+ | Grab the bull by the horns, Portland. 🐂
Pot & Repot | Sat., Aug. 6 | 7-10 p.m. | Lolo Pass, 1616 E. Burnside St. | $15 | Get high (with edibles or just rooftop views), vibe to live music, and take home a new plant. 🍁
Sorry For Party Rocking | Sat., Aug. 6 | 9 p.m. | Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St. | Free+ | Take it back to a simpler time (circa 2010-2015), when pop and dance music went hand in hand at parties. 🕺
Sunday
National Sister’s Day | Sun., Aug. 7 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Coelho Winery, 111 Fifth St., Amity | Price of purchase | Grab your favorite sibling (you know the one), head to wine country, and celebrate with a two-for-one tasting.
Monday
8th Anniversary Celebration | Mon., Aug. 8 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Ex Novo Brewing Co., 2326 N. Flint Ave. | $88 | Eight is the magic number at this eight-course dinner with eight beer pairings. 🍻
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Black families in Portland can now apply for the Black Resilience Fund’s inaugural basic income program, which will provide 50 households with up to $2,000 in monthly stipends for three years. Those interested have until Mon., Aug. 15 to apply. (Portland Business Journal)
Environment
After unwavering community advocacy from groups like the Portland Harbor Community Coalition + Audubon Society of Portland, the Metro Council unanimously voted to proceed with a full clean up of Willamette Cove. There had been fears that the agency would opt for a cheaper-but-dirtier approach on the 27-acres of land in North Portland. 💧 (Willamette Week)
Edu
Oregon State University announced this week that enrolled members of the 574federally recognized tribes are eligible for in-state tuition — no matter where they live. OSU, which offers programs at a satellite campus in Portland, said the policy takes effect starting this fall term.
Ranked
For nomadic workers and their remote gigs, Portland is the place to be — at least according to one online article from Reviews.org. Our city came in as the second-bestin the country, scoring high marks in internet speed, outdoor opportunities + short-term rental prices. 💻 (Reviews.org)
Open
After months of anticipation, award-winning chef Gregory Gourdet’s Haitian restaurant kann is open for business. The eatery is named after the Haitian Creole word for “sugar cane,” one of its owner’s favorite snacks growing up. Patience is key here — reservations are already booked out monthsin advance. (Intentionalist)
Closed
Pacific Crest Pizza Company may be leaving its downtown location at 400 SW Broadway, but diehards of the outdoor-themed pizzeria aren’t exactly lost in the woods — the business is looking for a larger space where it can incorporate elements like fire pits + picnic tables that vibe with its brand. 🍕 (Willamette Week)
Arts
Education, activism, and personal stories — those are the three pillars of Julian Gaines’ work. The artist’s latest exhibition, “Under the Flag,” touches on all three themes by exploring our personal relationships with the American flag. You can see Julian’s first solo Oregon show now through Sat., Aug. 27 at Russo Lee Gallery. 🇺🇸 (Portland Monthly)
Theater
Center Stage Clothiers in downtown Vancouverhas costumes galore to help you transform into whomever — or whatever — your heart desires (think: Victorian Christmas photoshoots, pirate festivals, etc.). The shop is holding a networking event for local drama teachers later this month as part of its commitment to supporting the arts. 🎭 (KOIN)
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There’s something soothing about working on a puzzle, whether you’re onbreak at work or stuck inside on vacation. We wanted to bring you some of that namaste in our newsletter, so here’s a Portland-themed picture for you to put back together. Can anyone guess the subject from the photo below?
Puzzle created with Jigsaw Explorer | Photo via Jeremy Jeziorski
You can make this as difficult or easy as you like (from six to 1,054 pieces) and there’s even a multiplayer mode. It also keeps track of your time — send us a screenshot of your quickest finish and we might just have to shout out your puzzle prowess. Prefer a more leisurely pace? It saves your progress so you can come back later.
We got to dig into some wood-fired pizzas and sample a few of the 28 house-brewed beers on tap — oh, and of course we hucked some hatchets at a wood board. Paul Bunyan’s got nothing on me. 🪓
Missed yesterday’s newsletter?Nico’s Cantina is bringing tacos + tequila to the Cully neighborhood.
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