Overhead shot of lots of Feast Portland bites.

FEAST Portland 2018 is almost here!

In less than 2 weeks, FEAST Portland 2018 will begin!!! I feel like I should have been taking many, many more Barre classes to prepare… This foodie event has tempting bites every which way you turn… Plus wine. I talked all about the wine here. 

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Overhead shot of lots of Feast Portland bites.

FEAST Portland 2017 – Smoked!

FEAST Portland 2017 is done, over and in the books. This year was truly a marathon of eating, drinking amazing cocktails, and sipping on the best wines that Oregon has to offer. I attended 14 food-based events in just three days and I’m still in recovery mode. Some of my highlights this year included the Grand Tasting, a hands-on photography class, a Spiked Tea cocktail making class and Smoked!.

Held at The Fields in Portland’s Pearl District, Smoked! was a night of amazing food, beautiful views of the Fremont Bridge, and fun with friends. Smokers, Big Green Eggs and open fires “lit” the scene and filled the air with the most amazing aromas…. 22 amazing chefs put forth their best dishes that were either smoked or gilled.

Here’s some of the highlights from Smoked! at FEAST 2017:

FEAST Portland Smoked!
Massive grilled Tomahawk Steaks… Flintstone style via The Country Cat.
FEAST Portland 2017 - Smoked!
Gregory Gourdet of Departure made an AMAZING Smoked Turkey Wing and Duck Fat Ice Cream with Oregon Berries.
FEAST Portland 2017 - Smoked!
Grilling up a heap of ribs on the Big Green Egg.
ALL the eats at FEAST Smoked! 2017 – Swoon…

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The Gran Moraine Tasting Room in Yamhill, Oregon has spectacular views & a lovely patio to enjoy while sipping on their Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Rosé wine.

FEAST Portland 2017 – Wine Watch

Last year was my first year attending FEAST Portland and I learned quickly that this event for foodies is actually just as much for wine lovers too! I could not believe the number of amazing wineries that were pouring at the Grand Tasting. And they weren’t just pouring their entry level bottles either – Many of them opened the really good stuff. Bottles that are $100+!

Dundee, Oregon Wine Tasting | platingsandpairings.com

While most of the events for FEAST Portland 2017 are already sold out, you can still scoop up tickets for the Friday Grand Tasting on September 15th which runs from 1-5pm at the Pioneer Courthouse Square. $65 gets you into the event and covers all your food and drink – A fantastic deal if you ask me. Especially if you consider that a tasting at just one winery would run you around $15. Here you get to sample wines from over 30 wineries all in one place.

I have to say that I’ve been to many wine events and festivals throughout Oregon, and this is one of the few events where you get to sample wines from the best of the best. The wineries pouring at FEAST are all top notch.

Here’s a list of my Top 10 Wineries to visit during the FEAST Portland Grand Tasting, although you really can’t go wrong with any of them – The entire lineup is fantastic. You’ll find a lot of elegant pinot noirs coming out of Oregon, some heavier red wines from Walla Walla producers, and maybe even (fingers crossed) – some rosés here and there.

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Feast Portland 2017 – What I’m Most Looking Forward to this Year

FEAST Portland is almost here again!!! To say that I cannot wait is an understatement. Last year was my first year attending FEAST and it was one of the most fantastic events I’ve ever attended. The food, the venues, the meeting up with other bloggers, the wine! Here’s what I’m most looking forward to this … Read more