More than 1500 folks showed up to the Deschutes Street Fare held last Thursday at NW 11th and Davis.
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More than 1500 folks showed up to the Deschutes Street Fare held last Thursday at NW 11th and Davis.
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Local nonprofit Morrison Child and Family Services was the beneficiary of the Deschutes Street Fare to the tune of $5000.
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Local nonprofit Morrison Child and Family Services was the beneficiary of the Deschutes Street Fare to the tune of $5000.
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The jalapeño cheese popper sandwich from Grilled Cheese Grill was best savored with a cold beer handy.
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The jalapeño cheese popper sandwich from Grilled Cheese Grill was best savored with a cold beer handy.
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The sensational pork and kimchee sandwich came from the Slow & Low cart.
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The sensational pork and kimchee sandwich came from the Slow & Low cart.
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The Deschutes beer vendors were definitely hopping on a hot afternoon.
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The Deschutes beer vendors were definitely hopping on a hot afternoon.
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Garden State brought meatball-and-mozzarella sliders to the party.
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Garden State brought meatball-and-mozzarella sliders to the party.
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Chris Funk from the Decemberists (left) and Langhorne Slim delivered a set of fiery folk tunes.
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Chris Funk from the Decemberists (left) and Langhorne Slim delivered a set of fiery folk tunes.
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This is a waffle taco from the Flavour Spot with pecans and maple butter. It was sublime!
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This is a waffle taco from the Flavour Spot with pecans and maple butter. It was sublime!
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The chilly fruit flavors at Oregon Ice Works proved popular with a simmering crowd.
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The chilly fruit flavors at Oregon Ice Works proved popular with a simmering crowd.
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The pizza jockeys at Pyro Pizza kept the slices coming even on a hot evening.
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The pizza jockeys at Pyro Pizza kept the slices coming even on a hot evening.
When I first started working at Portland Monthly one of my duties was to attend local charity functions and report on how many people showed up, what went on, and how much money was raised. To be sure, the Portland nonprofit community is second to none in its dedication and generosity, but the events themselves tended to be a mixed bag. For every inspiring evening with bountiful auctions, exciting celebrities, dancing, and five-star cuisine, there was a corresponding night spent c…
