Summer Food

Summer Food <p>It&rsquo;s time to fire up the coals, shake those cocktails to everyone&rsquo;s liking, and grill that rib-eye to a perfect medium rare. Too much pressure? That&rsquo;s where our guide to summer entertaining comes in. We&rsquo;ve assembled a compendium of foolproof recipes and timely tips from local culinary experts that&rsquo;s guaranteed to make you the baron of the backyard. Plus, an all-star salute to the creators of Portland&rsquo;s craft beer culture.</p>

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Passing Through

Splendor Bender

07/12/2010 By John Chandler

Eat & Drink

Recipe

Giro D’Italia

For this summery cocktail, Ciao Vito bartender Christopher Abbott mixes gin with a float of Campari.

08/17/2012 By Camas Davis

Recipe

Strawberry Margarita

Recipe Courtesy of Janina Wager, general manager of Saucebox

08/17/2012

Recipe

Seasoned Secrets

Simple Marinades

05/19/2009

Recipe

Dream Ice Cream

Homemade Gelato

05/19/2009

Recipe

Sweet Sensation

Simple Syrup

05/19/2009

Recipe

Awe Shucks

Foolproof corn on the cob

05/19/2009

Recipe

Star Staple

Easy grilled tomatoes

05/19/2009

Recipe

Grilled Peaches with Gorgonzola Dolce and Port Reduction

Courtesy of Paul Duncan, chef de cuisine, Tabla. Serves 4-6

05/19/2009

Recipe

Grilled Broccoli Raab and Red Onion Salad

Courtesy of Paul Duncan, chef de cuisine, Tabla. Serves 4-6

05/19/2009

Recipe

Grilled Hearts of Romaine with Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing

Courtesy of Paul Duncan, chef de cuisine, Tabla. Serves 4-6

05/19/2009

recipe

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms and Polenta Cakes with Arugula Pesto

Courtesy of Paul Duncan, chef de cuisine, Tabla. Serves 4-6

05/19/2009

Recipe

Grilled Rhubarb-Strawberry Crumble with Crème Fraîche

Courtesy of Eric Bechard, executive chef, Alberta Street Oyster Bar & Grill. Serves 6

05/19/2009

Recipe

Grilled Fennel and Endive Salad with Goat Cheese and Orange-Honey Vinaigrette

Courtesy of Eric Bechard, executive chef, Alberta Street Oyster Bar & Grill. Serves 4-6

05/19/2009

Recipe

Grilled Oysters with Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho

Courtesy of Eric Bechard, executive chef, Alberta Street Oyster Bar & Grill. Serves 4-6

05/19/2009

recipe

Manila Clam, English Pea and Charred Tomato Stew with Grilled "Rare" Tuna

Courtesy of Eric Bechard, executive chef, Alberta Street Oyster Bar & Grill. Serves 4-6

05/19/2009

recipe

Bourbon-Fired Nectarines with Vanilla Ice Cream and Almond Cookies

Courtesy of Scott Dolich, chef & owner, Park Kitchen. Serves 4

05/19/2009

Recipe

Grilled Bread and Tomato Salad with Arugula

Courtesy of Scott Dolich, chef & owner, Park Kitchen. Serves 4

05/19/2009

Recipe

Grilled Mussel, Clam and Chile Mayonnaise Mouclade

Courtesy of Scott Dolich, chef & owner, Park Kitchen. Serves 4

05/19/2009

Recipe

Cedar Planked Chicken with Mint Sauce

Courtesy of Scott Dolich, chef & owner, Park Kitchen. Serves 4

05/19/2009

Recipe

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Wood-Fired Sweet Cherries

Courtesy of Jason Owens, John Gorham and Ben Dyer, co-owners of Simpatica Dining Hall and Viande Meats & Sausage. Serves 4

05/19/2009

Recipe

Grilled Flank Steak-Wrapped Asparagus Over Field Greens

Courtesy of Jason Owens, John Gorham and Ben Dyer, co-owners of Simpatica Dining Hall and Viande Meats & Sausage. Serves 4-6

05/19/2009

Recipe

The ‘Pat’: Pancetta, Arugula and Tomato with Aioli

Courtesy of Jason Owens, John Gorham and Ben Dyer, co-owners of Simpatica Dining Hall and Viande Meats & Sausage. Serves 4

05/19/2009

Recipe

Dry-Aged, Bone-In Prime Rib with Grilled Potato, Green Bean and Red Onion Salad

Courtesy of Jason Owens, John Gorham and Ben Dyer, co-owners of Simpatica Dining Hall and Viande Meats & Sausage

05/19/2009

Article

Gaucho Gourmet

05/19/2009 By Camas Davis

Recipe

Vinaigrette Victory

The key to a good salad is twofold

05/19/2009

Recipe

Table for Stew

Hosting an authentic crawfish boil

05/19/2009

Article

The Beers of Summer

Summer’s here and it’s about beer-thirty

05/19/2009 By John Chandler

Article

Hall of Foam

Three vital figures whose inspiration, perspiration and perseverance helped blaze the trail to Beervana.

05/19/2009 By John Chandler

Article

Hefeweizen

05/19/2009 By John Chandler

Article

Burghead Heather Ale

05/19/2009 By John Chandler