http://www.ladcommunicationsblog.com LAD Communications Blog Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:33:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Portland is a hub for food and drink, but it's also home to a thriving music scene.  For you music lovers, here is something you must check out.  I happened upon this site a few months back and I was instantly hooked.  It's called Black Cab Sessions and was dreamed ... http://www.ladcommunicationsblog.com/2008/11/18/black-cab-sessions/ Nostrana's Chef Cathy Whims shares some of her recipes in the December issue of Bon Appetit. All recipes feature chanterelles, an ingredient that is at its seasonal peak. http://www.ladcommunicationsblog.com/2008/11/18/hit-of-the-week-bon-appetit/ Get them while they last! Sara Perry of the Oregonian interviewed Oregon Brewers Guild President Van Havig for a Q & A column on fresh hop beers. Get your lesson on fresh hops by reading the full article below. http://www.ladcommunicationsblog.com/2008/11/10/hit-of-the-week-oregonian/ It's that time of year again... time to share some of the trends we have spotted popping up here in Portland and across the country during 2008. Let us know if you have seen these around town and if you have any trends to add to the list! 1. Eggs for ... http://www.ladcommunicationsblog.com/2008/11/07/lads-top-10-trends-in-2008/ About a year ago, Lisa dreamed up and established the Foodie Friday tradition at LAD. One Friday every few months, the LAD team organizes a special foodie outing to feed our curiosity about the industry and extend our knowledge base as experts. We've baked foccacia with Nostrana, ... http://www.ladcommunicationsblog.com/2008/11/05/foodie-friday-with-the-boedeckers/ Deschutes Brewery's latest Reserve Series release, The Dissident, was featured as the top choice in Draft Magazines latest review. Check out the complete story below. [caption id="attachment_1144" align="alignnone" width="231" caption="The Dissident in Draft"][/caption] http://www.ladcommunicationsblog.com/2008/11/03/hit-of-the-week-draft-magazine/ Anyone who can guess all three of our Halloween costumes will receive a special treat. A surprise seasonal ale! Don't be scared... Happy Halloween! http://www.ladcommunicationsblog.com/2008/10/31/trick-or-treat/ Open Gourmet's November issue, turn to page 28 and welcome to Portland's "smoking-hot" restaurant scene. The article recognized several acclaimed Portland restaurants - Sel Gris, Le Pigeon, Beast, Screen Door, The Country Cat, Pok Pok - but Jack Yoss, Executive Chef of Ten 01, opened the article with ... http://www.ladcommunicationsblog.com/2008/10/30/hit-of-the-week-gourmet/ I love this time of year... Halloween and Fresh Hop Beers! It's times like this that I count my blessings for living in the Northwest. While people everywhere will celebrate Halloween this week, there isn't another region of the country where you can get the fresh hop experience, and even ... http://www.ladcommunicationsblog.com/2008/10/27/halloween-fresh-hop-beers-the-best-things-of-fall/ Just back from a long weekend in San Francisco and wanted to share a few leads. Coffee Bar in the Mission has fantastic espresso drinks and unexpected savory breakfast items. I had a cheddar scallion gourgere and a cappuccino which was nearly as good as Andrea's at Spella. Perbacco in the financial district is ... http://www.ladcommunicationsblog.com/2008/10/22/short-but-sweet-san-fran-list/