Neat TRICK OR TREAT! Gourmet Halloween candy’s a hoot
October 27, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Samantha Lockwood, NEAT contributor
We love the holidays and the neat treats that accompany them! Halloween’s just behind the dungeon door, and while we know costumes are fun and parties are a spooky blast, we’re most excited that Halloween marks the beginning (and the best!) of seasonal treats. A whole day — or really a [...]
Bastille Day block party at Pix Patisserie
July 7, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Now that we’re done celebrating our nation’s independence by blowing up a chunk of it (we hope we never have to give up our classic “Simpson’s” quotes, but we know the cultural relevance is uh, waning), it is time for La Fête Nationale, France’s national holiday to commemorate the storming of [...]
Neat TREAT! Pix Patisserie offers D.I.Y. dessert night
May 24, 2010 by karenvitt
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Crafty Portlanders are always doing it themselves when it comes to the arts, but now’s your chance for some sweet do-it-yourself action in the food arts. Portland’s charming East Side Pix Patisserie will offer some decadent DIY indulgence at the Pix Patisserie Concoct Your Own Dessert Night, 7 p.m. to midnight this Wednesday, May 26.
Stop by the [...]
Neat TREAT! May Flowers chef tasting dinner at Bluehour
May 7, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Distinguished Pearl District eatery Bluehour is standing up to Mother Nature and celebrating the arrival of spring by hosting a five-course “May Flowers” tasting dinner inspired by the sights, smells and tastes of this (soon to be) happy, warm season. Regardless of crummy weather reports, spring can be found in all [...]
Gourmet doughnuts are raising Portland’s dessert bar
March 11, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Karen Vitt, NEAT editor in chief
D’oh! Nuts, someone should have introduced gourmet doughnut desserts to Portland years ago!
Hot and fresh and timed to put a twist on the designer doughnut trend sweeping the nation, a few inventive local chefs have now decided it’s time to make the doughnuts – but to make them fancy, [...]
Mmmm… Vegan bake sale for Haiti this Sunday
January 30, 2010 by karenvitt
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Remember when the word “vegan” used to be kind of synonymous with “ick?” Well, those days are long gone, especially in Portland, where so many talented local chefs embrace local and natural ingredients, and are adept at whipping up scrumptious, sophisticated treats that also happen to be vegan and/or dairy- or gluten-free. More often than [...]
Win a box of Missionary Chocolates for Valentine’s Day
January 21, 2010 by karenvitt
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We’re feeling kinda sweet. Between all the bridal fashion shows, the chocolate festival and Valentine’s Day gifts in the local shops, we’ve decided to go on a mission to award one lucky Neat Sheet reader a pretty box of handmade gourmet truffles from Portland’s Missionary Chocolates.
“Chocolate has always been viewed as an expression of love [...]
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Handcrafted vegan chocolates on a mission
December 1, 2009 by karenvitt
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Nevermind these chocolates are vegan. The point is they are amazing! (This might be a good place to remind readers The Neat Sheet is a sponsor-free and utterly objective Portland style news source.)
Missionary Chocolates began in the kitchen of chocolatier Melissa Berry a few years back, inspired by the desire to please a gluten- [...]
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Thanksgiving cupcake orders benefit DePaul
November 24, 2009 by karenvitt
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We’re getting used to this Cupcake Jones Tuesday treat bizness. Every Tuesday, the Portland bake shop serves up a different deal to benefit local non-profit organization, and today’s baked goods beneficiary is DePaul Industries.
If you’re ordering up a big batch of Thanksgiving cupcakes, do it today and Cupcake Jones will donate 5 percent to [...]
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You’re invited to Bluehour’s first Thanksgiving
November 19, 2009 by karenvitt
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We have delicious news for foodies seeking something a little more sophisticated than Granny’s jellied-cranberry-sauce-in-a-can for Thanksgiving. Local favorite Bluehour restaurant will be seating from noon to 9.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26 for it’s first ever Portland Thanksgiving.
Chef Kenny Giambalvo, who opened the popular Pearl District restaurant with co-owner Bruce Carey about nine years ago, says [...]
