PastaWorks

Many years ago we visited a winery in the Somontano region of Aragon, in northern Spain. The day of our visit coincided with the delivery of the winery's first stainless steel fermenting tanks, a big event for a just developing cooperative winery. The young winery director proudly showed us through the winery itself and then [...]

Rob and Henrik drove around the block to see a Tesla Roadster while I ran into Pastaworks.  1 pound of egg pasta (linguine cut), a bunch of basil from Groundwork Organics and garlic rosemary focaccia for under $10.  We had the olive oil, Parmesan and pine nuts for the pesto and the salad greens from [...]

Whether at the market, your local cheese shop, or traveling, Sasha Davies' The Guide to West Coast Cheese (Timber Press) is the ultimate reference for selecting, identifying, and savoring the cheeses of California, Oregon, and Washington. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and helpful maps, Cole Danehower's Essential Wines and Wineries of the Pacific Northwest (Timber Press) is an in-depth guide that will enable wine lovers everywhere to plan their touring, select their wines, and explore and discover the riches of the Northwest's wine country. Please note: this event takes place at Pastaworks on Hawthorne, 3735 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

[Special Section] (BEST OF PORTLAND)

25 years ago, this newspaper tried on a whim to break up the summer doldrums with an issue devoted to the best people and places our city has to offer. That first Best of Portland package gushed over timeless local institutions such as the Talking Drum Bookstore, the Avalon Theatre, Pastaworks, Bread and Ink Cafe and the Portlandia statue.

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Visit any Pastaworks'location on Saturday, July 3, and sample vinous tastes of white pink and red (wines), all carefully selected to accompany your July 4 fare. You can stock up on your favorite picnic bar-b-q items at the same time, including Portland's best selection of cheeses and salami. Look for Tails & Trotters pork and [...]

A selection of little t breads are now available at the Pastaworks locations on SE Hawthorne and N Mississippi, Thursday-Sunday! Also, the Northwest location in City Market carries our breads on Saturdays. Please visit our friends at Pastaworks and stock up on your gourmet food & beverage needs, including your favorite breads. Pastaworks Hawthorne 3735 SE Hawthorne [...]

Tempting Mother's Day treats and new products Tantalize mom's taste buds with an amazing array of Northwest products at Pastaworks on Hawthorne, Saturday, May 8, 1-4 pm. Portland's Little T Bakery will sample their delectable baked goods. Little Pots and Pans will showcase their savory items and Willamette Valley Cheese Company, Rogue Creamery and River [...]

The clouds are parting, the fun center is about to close and the real summer fun is about to begin! Saturday, June 12, 2008 Wheel yourselves over to Mississippi Ave and partake of the Cirque de Cycling, sponsored by Laughing Planet Cafe. Cirque du Cycling is a celebration along Mississippi Avenue every June. The event [...]