Literary Arts Presents Mark Bittman
as part of Whole Foods Market Speaker Series

Location: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Price: $25
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Mark Bittman is one of America's best-known and most widely respected food writers. He covers food policy, cooking, and eating as an Opinion columnist and blogger for the New York Times, where he is also the New York Times Magazine's lead food writer. He produced "The Minimalist" column for 13 years, now a show on the Cooking Channel; he is also a regular on the Today Show and he has authored more than a dozen cookbooks, including the newly-released How to Cook Everything The Basics, How to Cook Everything, How to Cook Everything Vegetarian (both also available as apps), and Food Matters.

Portland Monthly Sandwich Invitational
Presented by Widmer Brothers Brewing

Location: Director Park
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Price: $95
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Experience the creative spirit of America's most innovative culinary talent through their chef'd-up interpretations of sandwiches brought to a whole new level at Feast Portland's kick-off flagship tasting event. From po' boy to banh mi, savor the best sandwiches you've ever tried paired with craft beers made by Portland's landmark Widmer Brothers Brewery under the stars at Downtown Portland's chic Director Park. Though the definition of sandwich - and even what counts as bread - is up for creative interpretation, the end result will be pure magic.

The Lineup:

Dinner Series: John Taboada and Gabrielle Hamilton

Location: Luce, 2138 East Burnside Street
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $150
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New York City Beard-wining author and chef Gabrielle Hamilton (Prune) teams up with Portland's John Taboada (Navarre, Luce) for an intimate collaboration featuring two of the food world's most fascinating personalities.

Dinner Series: Elias Cairo, Adam Sappington and Paul Kahan

Location: Olympic Provisions Southeast, 107 SE Washington St.
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $150
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Three of the country's greatest meat mavens – Chicago's Paul Kahan (Blackbird, Publican, avec), Adam Sappington (The Country Cat), and Elias Cairo (Olympic Provisions) from Portland – team up to showcase charcuterie and best of pork and lamb dishes alongside cocktail and beer pairings by Portland's Widmer Brothers Brewing.

SOLD OUT Dinner Series: Inaki Aizpitarte and Daniel Patterson

Location: Sharp Restaurant at the International Culinary School (34 NW 8th Ave)
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $200
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The Basque rooted Inaki Aizpitarte's is unofficial leader of the so-called new bistro movement, and his Le Chateaubriand in Paris, ranked number 15 in the world, is arguably the most influential restaurant in France. Daniel Patterson of San Francisco's two-Michelin star Coi is celebrated for his minimal yet bold cuisine and is considered one of the most inventive chefs in the United States. Along with fellow masters Rene Redzepi and David Chang, both are members of the avant garde collaborative group Cook it Raw.

Coffee That Rocks

Location: Director Park: Drinks Pavilion
Time: 10:00am- 11:00am
Price: $45
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Bon Appétit Restaurant and Drinks Editor Andrew Knowlton and Portland coffee experts give the lowdown on choosing the right equipment and showcasing fun ways to prepare coffee at home. Learn the pour over, Aeropress, siphon brewing, and a culinary coffee trick or two to make the most of your morning ritual.

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Pork & Pinot Noir

Location: Director Park: Drinks Pavilion
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
Price: $45
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It's said what grows together goes together. With David Lynch, Bon Appétit contributing editor and St. Vincent (SF) owner/wine director leading the way, taste charcuterie made from pigs raised on a diet of Oregon ingredients, and sip Oregon Pinot Noir with grapes grown from the same soil. Wines will be selected by David and the region's top salumists as guests explore flavor profiles and similarities of two great Oregon products.

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Oregon Bounty Grand Tasting: Friday

Location: Pioneer Courthouse Square
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Price: $60/day or $100/both days
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Portland's so-called living room transforms into the city's dining room for two days as dozens of the region's most celebrated wineries, breweries, vendors and artisans take over the award-winning Pioneer Courthouse Square for Feast Portland's premiere daytime event. Experience the scene, meet the chefs and winemakers you've read about, and enjoy cooking demonstrations from celebrated chefs like Chris Cosentino, April Bloomfield, and Naomi Pomeroy at the KitchenAid Main Demo Stage.

Strange Brew

Location: Director Park: Drinks Pavilion
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Price: $45
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From barley, chocolate, blueberries, cranberries, grapes to oysters, brewers have long used local flavors for both inspiration and ingredients. Moderated by Bon Appétit Restaurant and Drinks Editor Andrew Knowlton, this panel will feature Portland-based beer expert Christian DeBenedetti and a cadre of brewers who explore place by using ingredients that range from commonplace to bizarre.

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Chocolate City, USA

Location: Director Park: Teacher's Fountain
Time: 4:15pm-5:15pm
Price: $45
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The U.S. has become a hotbed of experimentation for chocolatiers and chocolate making that now rivals or even surpasses any place in the world, and Portland has emerged as the epicenter of the movement. From bean-to-bar to confections, celebrate the rise of an exciting industry led by American alchemists who pushing the boundaries of chocolate on a global scale.

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Feast Portland Night Market
Presented by Alaska Airlines

Location: Ecotrust Building
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Price: $125
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The Feast Portland Night Market will transform one of Portland's most well-known, historic buildings into the nation's liveliest outdoor celebration of global street food. Imbued with the spirit of the great nighttime food markets of Southeast Asia, but celebrating multiple food traditions, the Feast Portland Night Market will embody the sights, sounds, smells, and energy of a world culinary journey

The Line up

Dinner Series: Jenn Louis and April Bloomfield with Hedy Goldsmith

Location: Lincoln Restaurant, 3808 North Williams Ave.
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $150
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New York City's April Bloomfield (The Spotted Pig, The John Dory, The Breslin) and Portland's own Jenn Louis (Lincoln, Sunshine Tavern, Culinary Artistry) each helm three culinary outposts, and both have been named Best New Chef by Food & Wine magazine. With celebrated pastry whiz and James Beard finalist Hedy Goldsmith of Michael's Genuine Food & Drink in charge of dessert duty, this is one dinner not to be missed.

Dinner Series: Sunny Jin, Nancy Silverton, Matt Molina, Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani

Location: Jory, 2525 Allison Lane Newberg, OR
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $175
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Nancy Silverton and Matt Molina (Osteria Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza) of Los Angeles and Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani (Terra) of Napa Valley are bringing California's best cuisine to the heart of Willamette Valley's wine country for an unforgettable evening with Jory's Sunny Jin.

Build Your Own Bitters with Mark Bitterman

Location: Le Cordon Bleu
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Price: $65
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Bitters are to cocktails what salt is to food, heightening and balancing flavor, and revealing the authentic character of each creation. Led by James Beard Award winning author Mark Bitterman, this hand-on class explores the characteristics and history of bitters and how to make them. Taste through two dozen aromatic roots, barks, spices, fruits, and herbs, then concoct your own bottle of bitters to use at home.

Authentic Pretzel Making for Home Cooks

Location: Le Cordon Bleu
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Price: $65
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Twisting, shaping and dipping — learn how to make authentic German pretzels like you'd find in Bavaria with Portland pretzel master Andrea Slonecker whose forthcoming book Artisan Pretzels at Home (Chronicle Books) shares the secrets of the world's top bakers in this genre. Learn the tricks of the pros, and enjoy your hot homemade pretzels paired with regional Oregon beers, local sausages, and mustard that you'll also make in class.

Gin and Juice: Celebrating America's Cocktail Culture

Location: Director Park: Drinks Pavilion
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Price: $45
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Distillers and mixologists are using a wide range of distinct flavor profiles that are rocking American cocktail culture, and in no ingredient is this more apparent than gin. Moderated by Bon Appétit Restaurant and Drinks Editor Andrew Knowlton, this panel explores the evolution of gin — new techniques, perspectives and ingredients — both in the region and beyond. Re-discover gin, and learn some easy tricks to elevate your next cocktail party.

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Basic Pig Butchery with Camas Davis

Location: Le Cordon Bleu
Time: 10:30am-2:30pm
Price: $125
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Learn the lost art of home butchery from French and American-trained Camas Davis, founder and owner of the Portland Meat Collective. Split sides of pork into primals using the techniques of seam butchery and then learn how to cut those primals into subprimals like ribs, tenderloins, hams, chops, and coppas. Students will also learn how to cook and cure every single part of the animal. At the end of this very hands-on class, students will gather together over locally made charcuterie and wine.

Whole Foods Market Speakers Series

Location: Gerding Theatre
Time: 12:30pm-3:00pm
Price: $30
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How has Portland become the talk of the American food scene? What is American food, really? How is ever-greater global connectivity changing the way we eat? These questions, and many others, will be challenged, dismissed, and answered in unanticipated ways in "The Global Local: Searching for an American Food Culture." A three-hour thought-fest moderated by Portland Monthly Magazine Editor-in-chief Randy Gragg.

The Line Up

Oregon Bounty Grand Tasting: Saturday

Location: Pioneer Courthouse Square
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Price: $60/day or $100/both days
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Portland's so-called living room transforms into the city's dining room for two days as dozens of the region's most celebrated wineries, breweries, vendors and artisans take over the award-winning Pioneer Courthouse Square for Feast Portland's premiere daytime event. Experience the scene, meet the chefs and winemakers you've read about, and enjoy cooking demonstrations from celebrated chefs like Chris Cosentino, April Bloomfield, and Naomi Pomeroy at the KitchenAid Main Demo Stage.

Mortar & Pestle: Rustic Sauces by Hand with Nancy Silverton

Location: Director Park: Teacher's Fountain
Time: 11:15am-12:15pm
Price: $45
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The Italians do it. The Thais do it. The Mexicans do it. You can do it too. Acclaimed cookbook author and James Beard winning chef Nancy Silverton shows you how to give your food processor a rest and make the most of your mortar and pestle to craft unforgettable sauces in the manner of the world's great culinary cultures. Learn to make magic from fresh ingredients and good old-fashioned elbow grease.

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Wine vs. Beer

Location: Director Park: Drinks Pavilion
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
Price: $45
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What pairs better with cheese - wine or beer? Or more appropriately, who is better at pairing, wine expert and Best Cellars co-founder Joshua Wesson, or beer specialist and author Christian DeBenedetti? Join Wesson and DeBenedetti in a friendly competition as each creates beverage pairings with Pacific Northwest cheeses selected by Portland cheese monger Steve Jones. Everyone tastes, the audience picks, and hilarity ensues.

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Fall Feast Baking: Rustic Fruit Desserts with Kim Boyce

Location: Le Cordon Bleu
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Price: $65
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Make the most of fall fruits with award-winning baker Kim Boyce, author of Good to the Grain and owner of Bakeshop. Learn how to be "fruitful" with flavorful fillings using peaches, figs, berries, and early apples. Mix, roll, and master techniques for the perfect produce-inspired desserts like beaten biscuit-topped cobbler and rustic corn flour tarts.

Homemade Crackers and Chèvre with Ivy Manning, Liz Alvarez, and Katherine Cole

Location: Le Cordon Bleu
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Price: $65
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Learn, nibble, and sip your way to homespun snack heaven with Ivy Manning, author of the forthcoming Crackers & Dips (Chronicle Books) and Liz Alvarez, the dairy dynamo behind Portland Creamery. The duo will show you how to make a wide array of crackers including semolina cracker sheets with Oregon truffle salt, brown butter hazelnut thins and more, plus a in depth tutorial on the art of making homemade goat's milk cheese. Author and Oregonian columnist Katherine Cole will pair the treats with excellent, lesser known white wines of Oregon.

Thai Street Food with Andy Ricker

Location: Director Park: Teacher's Fountain
Time: 1:45pm-2:45pm
Price: $45
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Join Andy Ricker of Pok Pok (PDX, NYC) and Bon Appétit Restaurant and Drinks Editor Andrew Knowlton in a live cooking demonstration featuring one of the world's foremost experts on Thai street food. Learn how to make one of the most exciting but often misrepresented cuisines at home during this fun-filled demo.

Making Magic with Root Vegetables

Location: Le Cordon Bleu
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Price: $65
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Join celebrated cookbook author and food writer Diane Morgan as she teaches recipes from her new cookbook, Roots: The Definitive Compendium. From potatoes, to carrots, to sunchoke, Morgan will delve deep into her culinary playbook to highlight creativity and classic technique to help home cooks make the most of the most of produce that dominates fall and winter veggies.

Culinary Techniques for the Home Bartender with Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Location: Le Cordon Bleu
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Price: $65
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From making syrups with seasonal fruit to using kitchen appliances in unexpected places, bartenders have entered the culinary realm. In this intimate class, Portland's esteemed barman Jeffrey Morgenthaler (Clyde Common) and pastry ace Kristen Murray (Chef Studio) will team up to demonstrate how a few simple chef tricks can transform the

Belgium is a Place in Oregon

Location: Director Park: Drinks Pavilion
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Price: $45
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Everyone loves our hoppy beers, but did you know Oregon just won the gold medal for Belgian style beers at the World Beer Cup, the largest international beer competition in the world? Join beer expert and author of The Great American Ale Trail, Christian DeBenedetti for a side by side tasting of Belgian-style beers both from Oregon and the motherland.

The Noble Grape: Oregon Chardonnay

Location: Director Park: Teacher's Fountain
Time: 4:15pm-5:15pm
Price: $45
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Oregon has been producing amazing Chardonnay for years, but recently it's been turning heads as more and more producers are focusing on the varietal. Unoaked or barrel fermented, malo or non-malo, Dijon or Wente...they're all delicious. Learn about what makes Oregon Chardonnay unique from some of our most celebrated producers and let us introduce you to your new favorite wine.

High Comfort
Presented by KeyBank

Location: Multnomah Athletic Club
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Price: $200
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High Comfort is a showcase of comfort foods pushed out of their comfort zone and into an elevated and rarefied realm: where mac and cheese is scented with Oregon truffles, where a Reuben sandwich is made with Dungeness crab and sturgeon caviar, and where a diner is never more than an arms length away from the next piece of Iberian ham or foie gras. Oregon's premier wineries, and a few of their high-end European counterparts, provide the perfect compliment to the evening's indulgences.  

The Line up

SOLD OUT Dinner Series: Matthew Lightner and Sean Brock

Location: Le Cordon Bleu, 600 Southwest 10th Avenue Portland
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $150
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This collaboration features two the country's most exciting chefs: Sean Brock of Charleston, SC (Husk McCrady's) and former Portlander Matthew Lightner (Atera, NYC). Experience modern technique as good as it gets, and great ingredients with multiple courses paired with wines by Oregon's Anne Amie. 

Dinner Series: Aviary and Anita Lo

Location: Aviary, 1733 Northeast Alberta Street
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $150
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Celebrated New York chef and television personality Anita Lo's (Annisa) cooking style embodies a mix of Asian and French technique as does the exciting chef trio behind Portland's Aviary, one of the brightest spots on Portland's culinary landscape.

The All In Package

Looking to attend all Feast has to offer...sounds like you're All In. This package is your all access pass to Feast allowing you VIP entry to all of the festival's marquee events.

Price: $650
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Includes:

• One hour early entry to both Friday and Saturday Oregon Bounty Grand Tasting events
• Passes to both Friday and Saturday Oregon Bounty Grand Tasting
• One pass to the Night Market
• One pass to the Sandwich Invitational
• One pass to High Comfort
• VIP Entrance (skip the line) to Night Market, Sandwich Invitational, and both Friday and Saturday Oregon Bounty Grand Tasting

The Weekender Package

You know that duffel bag you pack for a weekend at the coast? The Weekender package is like that. It's the perfect sized package for those wanting to enjoy a sampling of the best of Feast.

Price: $350
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Includes:

• Passes to both Friday and Saturday Oregon Bounty Grand Tasting
• One pass to the Night Market
• One pass to the Sandwich Invitational
• Ticket to the Whole Foods Market Speaker Series Event

Oregon Bounty Grand Tasting: Friday & Saturday

Price: $100
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Includes:

• Friday and Saturday passes to the Oregon Bounty Grand Tasting