Stock & Pantry Product Launch

What: Spicy savory jam, kickass mustard, and Indian ketchup are just some of the products in this globally inspired condiment line forthcoming by Stock & Pantry. Paired with charcuterie, cheese, and wine, Stock & Pantry is raising funds to bring this line to full fruition with Kickstarter.
When: May 15, 5 pm – 8 pm
Where: Enso Urban Winery, 1416 SE Stark
How Much: Free. More information available on the event page.

Bar Avignon Celebrates Oregon Terroir

What: Ring in Oregon Wine Month with a three-course family-style shellfish dinner featuring Netarts Bay shellfish and Jacobsen sea salt, plus a raw bar attended by Travis Oja from Nevor Shellfish, entrees including seawater-poached vegetables, and wines by Division Winemaking and Helioterra.
When: May 15, 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Where: SE Wine Collective, 2425 SE 35th Pl
How Much: $75. Make reservations online.

Sip-to-Give Wine Tasting with Maysara Winery

What: Weekly 5-wine tasting flight features Maysara Winery this week, with 5% of all sales going toward this month’s charity, The Oregon Zoo Foundation.
When: May 16, 5 pm – 8 pm
Where: Pairings Portland Wine Shop, 455 NE 24th
How Much: $15 per flight. No RSVP necessary, just come on by!

Ancient Brewing and Winemaking in China Lecture

What: Dr. Patrick E. McGovern, the Scientific Director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Project for Cuisine, Fermented Beverages, and Health, makes a rare appearance to speak about the most ancient alcoholic beverage in the world, recovered from a Neolithic tomb site in Jiahu, China, dating to 7000 B.C. Guests will also have the opportunity to taste the limited edition Dogfish Head brewery’s Chateau Jiahu beer, brewed under McGovern’s supervision.
When: May 16, 6 pm – 7:30 pm, with reception to follow.
Where: UO White Stag Building, 70 NW Couch
How Much: Lecture is free. $20 for reception and beer tasting. Reserve tickets online.

Thali Supper Club’s Cuisine of Goa

What: Chef Leena Ezekiel hosts this monthly dining pop-up experience. This month, Thali Supper Club guests will experience the fair like atmosphere and cuisine of Goa, such as pork vindaloo, prawn balchao and bibinka. BYOB!
When: May 17, 6 pm
Where: Din Din, 920 NE Glisan
How Much: $70. For reservations, call 503-764-6456 or email [email protected].

Restaurant Beck’s Water to Wilderness III Dinner

What: Chef Justin Wills, included in both last and this year’s Best Chefs America, will be preparing a seasonal six-course meal including hay smoked halibut crudo, black cod with wasabi leaf and asparagus, ling cod with morel mushrooms, and dried matsuke mushroom ice cream.
When: May 17, 6:30 pm
Where: Restaurant Beck, 2345 South Highway 101
How Much: $120, includes drinks and service charge. For reservations, call 541-765-3220 or [email protected].

Naked Juice Day in the Park

What: Naked Juice and Z100 are hosting a day of live music and free fitness, including CorePower Yoga classes, Bubble Soccer, Tug of War, and other games with prize giveaways, plus samples of Naked Juice. There are activities for all ages.
When: May 18, 12 pm – 4 pm
Where: Pioneer Square
How Much: Free! More information available at eventbrite.

Toro Brave Knife Fight Viewing Party

What: Chefs John Gorham and Kasey “Sugar Tits” Mills went head-to-head on Esquire Network’s Knife Fight, and they will be hosting the viewing party of the show’s world premiere with Dragonfruit Punch and charcuterie.
When: May 20, 7 pm
Where: Tavin’s Pub, 102 NE Russell
How Much: Menu and drink prices vary. More information available on the event page.

Dishcrawl’s Noshing in Nob Hill

What: Dishcrawl is hosting another food tour, and this time they’ll hit the pavement in Northwest Portland’s Nob Hill. Join them as they try 3 unique restaurants, the names of which they’re keeping secret until the night of the event. Get a taste for Northwest eateries, get the chance to chat with chefs and fellow food-enthusiasts, and explore Portland on foot during what promises to be a delicious adventure.
When: Wednesday, May 21 at 7 pm
Where: NW Portland, exact location TBA – Ticket holders will be notified of meeting location 48 hours prior to the event.
How Much: $45. Tickets available online.