Upcoming events + items of interest..
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A P R I L
Thursday, 4/7: Spanish hard cider tasting at Bushwacker Cider. Come listen to a bit of music, sample Idiazabal Basque cheese and walnuts, and try some new Spanish hard ciders (from Asturias and the Basque region) among friends. To be held @ Bushwacker Cider,
1212-D SE Powell Blvd in Portland.
6-9 PM
Saturday, 4/16: market season begins for us @ Portland Farmers Market.
Sunday, 4/17: Carl Adamshick's Curses and Wishes Poetry Release Party. Join Walt Whitman Award-winning author Carl Adamshick in a celebration of the release of his first book of poetry, Curses and Wishes. This event will be held at Spints Alehouse, 401 NE 28th Ave in Portland. 3 - 9 PM.
J U N E
Saturday, 6/11: Wildwood's Backyard BBQ (1221 NW 21st Ave, Portland). Noon -4pm. Join the Wildwood restaurant crew to bring on summer with viridian farms produce, Elk Cove wines, J. Christopher wines, and Breakside Brewing to benefit Oregon Food Bank.
Sunday, 6/19: Calçotada by chef Scott Ketterman of Simpatica featuring viridian farms calçots/produce. 5pm, at KitchenCru (337 NW Broadway, Portland); for reservations, call 503-235-1600 or email inquiries@simpaticacatering.com (Sorry, event is SOLD OUT)
J U L Y
Thursday, 7/16: Bastille Day Block Party at Pix Pâtisserie, North Williams location. We're sponsoring the Hula Hoop Show and grapes for the Grape Stomp Competition -- come join us -- Cheryl and the Pix crew really know how to throw a great summer party!
A U G U S T
Plate & Pitchfork dinners at our farm --
Saturday, 8/6: chefs Jeremy Eckel of Bar Avignon and Courtney Sproule; guest winemakers from Brooks and Love & Squalor. Reception and beer tasting by Widmer Brothers Brewing.
Sunday, 8/7: chefs Pascal Sauton and Gregory Denton of Metrovino; guest winemakers from Brick House Vineyards. Reception and beer tasting by Widmer Brothers Brewing.
Saturday, 8/13: chefs Cathy Whims of Nostrana and Chris Israel of Gruner; guest winemakers from Teutonic Wines. Reception and beer tasting by Widmer Brothers Brewing. (Sorry, event is SOLD OUT)
Sunday, 8/14: Scott Ketterman of Simpatica and Ben Bettinger of Beaker&Flask; guest winemakers from Cristom Vineyard. Reception and beer tasting by Widmer Brothers Brewing. (Sorry, event is SOLD OUT)
S E P T E M B E R
Thursday, 9/8 to Saturday, 9/10: Viridian farms featured in the Full On Oregon event series, including the Grand Finale dinner. A big "thank you" to chefs Vitaly Paley, Patrick Mckee, and Kristin Murray of Paley's Place, as well as Erik Van Kley of Little Bird, for working with our produce.
Sunday, 9/18: Nicky USA's 11th annual Wild About Game culinary competition.
We're honored to once again partner with Nicky USA in stocking the competition pantry for this exciting event, held in Welches (Mt Hood) at The Resort at the Mountain. Wild About Game 2011 is open to both culinary industry professionals and the public, and is one of our favorite culinary events of the year. Complete details available at www.nickyusa.com -- Good luck, chefs!
O C T O B E R
CLOSED Monday, 10/3: attending the Starchefs International Chefs Congress in New York.
Sunday, 10/16: "Dishing Up Oregon" release party at Nostrana in Portland. Come taste our 2011 piment d'espelette, and see the wonderful recipes in Ashley Gartland's new book.
Wednesday, 10/19: "100 Mile Mix-Off Party" with House Spirits and Oregon Environmental Council. Come see three mixologists compete in various cocktail competitions using ingredients sourced within 100 miles of Portland, including viridian farms' produce, herbs, and edible flowers. Held @Large Films studios, 807 NW Couch St, Portland, OR. 7 - 10 PM. Get tickets/info here.
D E C E M B E R
Sunday, 12/4: PDX TXOKO dinner - La Rioja: a tradition of agriculture and viticulture. Come join us for the first of our PDX TXOKO dinner series with Crown Paella, celebrating the unique culinary regions of Spain. We'll also be treated to live flamenco guitar by Greg Wolf. Held at Beaker & Flask, 720 SE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR. 6-8 PM. $65 includes wine and gratuity. To reserve, call 503-395-0110 or email info@pdxtxoko.com
(Sorry, event is SOLD OUT)
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J A N U A R Y + F E B R U A R Y
CLOSED 1/20 - 2/15 - Attending Madrid Fusión culinary conference; we will also be visiting chefs, grower collectives, agronomists, farms, and seed suppliers in Spain and France.
S E P T E M B E R
9/30 - 10/2 - we'll be exhibiting at the at the Starchefs.com 2012 International Chefs Congress in New York City. Hope to see you at this innovative three-day culinary symposium.
