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This Saturday, breweries around the state will be opening their doors as part of the Oregon Brewers Guild’s first annual Zwickelmania.   Zwickelmania offers visitors a chance to tour Oregon breweries, meet the brewers and sample their favorite beers, all during Oregon’s Sesquicentennial weekend.

It all takes place at breweries and brewpubs across the state on February 14th, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m.  The best part – all Zwickelmania events are FREE!

You can find more details and plan your own Zwickelmania itinerary at the Oregon Brewers Guild website.

Click here to see Deschutes Brewery’s Cam O’Connor on KPTV’s “Good Day Oregon” where he gets in the spirit and shows off his zwickel.

We recently received a query from a media friend in Chicago asking for our “off-the beaten path” suggestions for a wonderful Portland culinary weekend. 

While there are many ways to serve up an interesting mosaic of culinary destinations in our fair city, here’s our current short list for his specific line-up of requests.  

Friday Dinner – Ten 01

Saturday Breakfast – Simpatica, Podnah’s Pit

Saturday Lunch – Chef Naoko, Sugar Cube (for dessert)

Saturday Dinner – Nostrana

Late-night (cocktails or entertainment) – Davis Street Tavern

Sunday Brunch – Broder, Junior Ambassadors

A market for a picnic/food for the plane ride home - Steve’s Cheese, Saturday Market