Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m., and include garden entry after 6:45 p.m. Dinner boxes from Daily Cafe, beer from Full Sail Brewing and wine from Rex Hill Winery will be available for purchase.

Vagabond Opera
August 3

Can this much fun be legal? The impish, intoxicating sextet transports audiences to a Bohemian world of dim cabarets, accordions and absinthe. Oo la la!

Visit Vagabond Opera’s website for more information about the band.

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Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett St, Portland
503.228.8131
www.lansugarden.org

This is a special ticketed event for up to 2,000 people. To be considered for participation, purchase a bumper sticker(s) through the link below and you (with up to three guests) will automatically be registered for our ticket drawing. Multiple entries are allowed (and encouraged)!

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Andina will partner with WillaKenzie Estate for a winemaker’s dinner on Monday, August 9 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the restaurant’s private event space, Tupai. The four-course dinner will feature a special selection of WillaKenzie Estate wines paired with an exciting, rich fusion of tastes and aromas from Peru. Wines featured include: 2009 Pinot Blanc, 2009 Pinot Gris, 2007 Alliet Vineyard Pinot Noir and 2002 Alliet Vineyard Pinot Noir. WillaKenzie winemaker Thibaud Mandet and owners Bernard Lacroute and Ronni Lacroute will join Andina’s Wine Director Ken Collura to discuss the wine and food pairings. The dinner is $75 per person plus gratuity and includes a four-course dinner plus alfajores and wine pairings. For reservations, please call Andina at 503-228-9535.

About WillaKenzie Estate
WillaKenzie Estate is located in Oregon’s Willamette Valley on rolling hillsides in the Chehalem Mountains. The winery was named after the WillaKenzie soil on which the vineyards are planted to convey the influence that the soil imparts on the wine’s flavors and aromas. The vineyards are planted with grapes of the Pinot family, mostly new Dijon clones of Pinot Noir as well as Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc from Alsace. These cool climate grapes are particularly well adapted to the Northern Willamette Valley.

About Andina
Andina draws inspiration from the native culinary traditions of Peru, as well as from the contemporary cooking by some of Peru’s leading chefs. Owner Doris Rodriguez de Platt, collaborates with Andina’s kitchen team to develop a menu that celebrates the restaurant’s Andean roots with an emphasis on Novo-Peruvian cuisine. The kitchen sources native and local ingredients to create dishes at once traditionally rooted and personally inspired. The lively scene in Bar Mestizo features an extensive tapas selection, Latin-American cocktails, a raw bar and nightly live Latin-inspired music. Andina is open for lunch, dinner and happy hour and is located at 1314 NW Glisan in Portland, Ore. Call 503-228-9535 for reservations. Visit www.andinarestaurant.com for more information.

Get those chopsticks ready to taste a variety of mini desserts priced from $1.50 to $3. And don’t forget the beverage pairings with two-ounce Belgian beer tastes for $2 and one ounce dessert wines for $3.

The next Dim Sum Yum Yum takes place on Monday, August 9 from 8 to 11 p.m. at 3402 SE Division. Some sweet treats will include tropical mini Tiki Tiki’s, a very cute Tart Ménage á Trois and always a few surprises only available for that evening. For more information, please visit www.pixpatisserie.com or call 503-232-4407. We will throw in a few fortune cookies for customers wearing their favorite kimono.

“Dessert Dim Sum is perfect for those who cannot make up their mind after looking in our pastry case,” said owner and pastry chef Cheryl Wakerhauser. “It’s a fun and affordable way to taste many of our products without going into sugar shock, and the beverage pairings just add to the culinary experience.”

About Pix Pâtisserie
Pix Pâtisserie has two locations in Portland’s SE and North neighborhoods offering elegant pastries, French macarons, and handmade chocolates and ice cream, as well as a wide selection of dessert wines, craft beers, fine spirits and Bubbly. The original Pix on SE Division opened in January 2002 and is adorned in yellow walls with comfy shoulder-to-shoulder seating. The North Williams location opened in 2005 and boasts a chocolate laboratory where customers can peek in on the mad scientists in the kitchen. With an upbeat fancy demeanor dotted with monkeys and fuzzy red wallpaper, the North Portland location offers Monday Movie Night and Sunday Tea. Don’t miss the Dessert Dim Sum night at SE Division and Concoct Yo’ Own Dessert. Pastry chef and restaurateur, Cheryl Wakerhauser trained at the Pâtisserie of MOF Philippe Urraca in Southern France. In 2001 she moved to Portland and set up shop at the Portland Farmer’s Market before opening her first pâtisserie. Pix Pâtisserie North, 3901 N. Williams Avenue, Portland; 503-282-6539; and 3402 SE Division St., Portland; 503-232-4407. www.pixpatisserie.com

Yappy Hour takes place at the trendy Jupiter Hotel, 800 East Burnside Portland, OR, 97214, from 6-8 pm. For the latest updates on event activities, visit Jupiter Hotel’s Yappy Hour Web page.

The Jupiter Hotel is a mid-century, renovated motor inn turned boutique hotel in the heart of Portland. There is no charge to attend Yappy Hour, and a portion of sale proceeds benefits animals at OHS. Remember — pets are welcome at Yappy Hour!

Each month features fun activities, local wines, food, pet-related artists, and pets available for adoption from OHS. See below for details. Yappy Hour was voted best place to hang out with your pet by readers of Portland Monthly.

August 25th – Pinot Pageantry
This month’s Yappy Hour features your dog! Join in the fun by entering your dog in the Pinot Pagentry, where Yappy Hour judges will crown Mr. & Miss Yappy Hour 2010. Sign up at Yappy Hour by 6:30 pm for the chance to win fabulous prizes for you and your pooch. If possible, please bring a photo of your dog with you to the event (which can be returned to you at the end of the contest). If you can’t bring your dog or they are too shy compete, then come and cheer for your favorite contestant. Rounding out this exciting evening, De Ponte Cellars will be serving their wonderful wines, and Vibrant Table Catering & Events will be serving delicious food.

Why: A great social hour for people and their dogs; plus a portion of sale proceeds benefits animals at OHS.

When: The last Wednesday of every month, 6-8 pm. View Yappy Hour Calendar below.

Where: Jupiter Hotel, 800 East Burnside Portland, OR, 97214

If you want to spend the night, with your best friend, the Jupiter Hotel offers pet-friendly rooms decked out with everything Fido needs. A portion of the proceeds from each guestroom will be donated to the Oregon Humane Society throughout 2010. For reservations, call the Jupiter at 503-230-9200. More info>>

The premier edible event stars chef-owned restaurants, boutique wines and spirits, artisan chocolatiers and the best tasty treats from over 20 local restaurants and distilleries – all together under the Jupiter’s DreamTENT! Mingle with fellow foodies and browse a bevy of bites, for a regular admission of only $40, and for early birds (who buy tix before August 13th) a mere $35. Guests enjoy the best of restaurant and bakery fare, as well as signature cocktails crafted on-site and drinks from local distilleries and breweries inside the Jupiter’s very own guest rooms! An event like no other, Indulge is not to be missed.

For the foodie who craves a little more, a VIP Pass to the event is $60 and includes an exclusive meet and greet with the chefs, one chance at the raffle, access to the distillery apothecary (with limited edition spirits!), a bag of Ecotrust goodies and items from the special VIP menu, which will be released the week of the event.

This event is brought to Portland gourmands by Indulge presenting sponsor, Columbia Distributing. Other contributing sponsors include entertainment sponsorship by Mobile Music Entertainment, food sponsorship by Nicky’s USA, creative media sponsorship by Spitball Media, photography sponsorships by Scott McNamara Photography and USnaps.com, and videography by Scotty Iseri.

The proceeds from Indulge benefit Ecotrust’s Farm to School Program, which educates children about Oregon agriculture and brings more Oregon grown products to the school lunchroom creating healthy kids and healthy
farms in our region. Tickets are limited, so advance purchase is recommended and available online at http://conta.cc/indulgeatjupiter2010. This event is 21 and over only, and additional information is available at 503-234-7767 or online at http://www.indulgeatthejupiterhotel.com.

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New additions at this year’s Indulge include:

The Brewer’s Room: The Jupiter’s ThinkTANK will be transformed into the DrinkTANK with six local microbreweries!
Farm to Table Gallery: A professional local photographer will set up a guest room gallery, displaying work on food and indulgence.

Raffle: Enter to win prizes donated by each participating restaurant and distillery, including gift certificates, private tastings and a one night stay at the Jupiter. Each ticket is priced at $5.00.

USnaps Photobooth: Commemorate the meal with a unique photo booth capturing those spontaneous photos and posting high quality images to the web for download or purchase the following day. Instantaneous souvenir.

Music and Grooving: Mobile Music Entertainment will provide sweet jams and savory grooves.

Teeter TV: Spitball Media proudly presents a unique new element that is spring-loaded with fun- in the most literal sense!
Indulge Overnight Package: Sip and savor into the wee hours without worry! Stay overnight at the Jupiter Hotel with the special Indulge Overnight Package- a 25% discount on any room at the Jupiter. Crash in a Metro, Lobu, or Deuce room, or claim the DreamSUITE as an exclusive after-party site. To learn more about the special package, visit http://bit.ly/StayandIndulgeatTheJupiter, and find yourself just a few steps from your bed when the party wraps up.

Here are the Indulge 2010 Dining
participants to keep an eye out for:

Alma Chocolates – Beaker & Flask
Bunk Sandwiches – Doug Fir
Genoa/ Accanto – Laurelhurst Market
Meat Cheese Bread – Navarre
Olympic Provisions – Spints
Steve’s Cheese Bar – Tabla
Xocolatl de David Chocolates

And of course a night isn’t
complete without drinks from:

Clive Coffee – Deco Distilling
Gnostalgic Spirits – House Spirits
Integrity Spirits – New Deal Distillery
Organic Nation

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