Portland may be known for its quirky ways, a focus on local food, food trucks, craft breweries, city wineries and inventive cocktails, but there’s more to do than eat and drink in this eco-conscious, dog and bike-friendly city. In a recent weekend visit to see a college friend, I didn’t even attempt to scratch the…
One of the best things about NYC in the summer is the free events in area parks. Pack some wine, cheese and other snacks, grab a few friends or go on your own for a wonderful night, weather permitting. Here’s a few options for you to mark on your calendar: SummerStage: The lineup continues to…
The farmers’ markets are filled with the first signs of spring. Pungent ramps, tightly curled fiddlehead ferns and plump morel mushrooms should now be available. Having eagerly awaited something fresh besides kale all winter, these ingredients are greedily scooped up by all the greenmarket shoppers I know. Unfortunately, the prices reflect the short-growing season and…
You should be reading a glowing review of this year’s Great GoogaMooga, but the “rain or shine” event was canceled on Sunday because of … rain. Taking into account prior complaints, event planners ensured that cell service was better, lines were almost non-existent and ATMs abounded. The trading cards – if you could locate a…
On Tuesday the NY/NJ Baykeeper held its 2nd Annual Oyster Benefit at the Scandinavia House. The stars of the event were the excellent Montauk Pearl oysters from Montauk Shellfish Company. Gordon shucked furiously trying to keep up as the guests slurped down the briny goodness. Fortunately I don’t have to head out to the Hamptons…
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