#TelePortland
Virtually visit Portland with these regular doses of local creativity via video!
Multiple times each week (generally 6–7 p.m., Wednesday–Friday), visit Travel Portland on Instagram, where we’ll post fun videos from Portland makers and chefs, and live-stream concerts by local musicians.
This month, Travel Portland has partnered with local businesses ChefStable , MadeHere and Tender Loving Empire to highlight local chefs, makers and musicians, respectively. Thank you, partners!
This Week
🎨 Martín Martinez of Orox Leather Co. – noon, Wednesday, May 27
Note early start time: This takeover starts at noon. The Martinez family’s tradecraft originated four generations ago in Oaxaca, Mexico. It’s now been passed down to the Orox Leather Co. you see today in Portland — a workshop where our family operates and a store that allows our customers to see their products handcrafted in real time. During this takeover, Martín will lead viewers through how to make a wine caddy at home. To participate, you’ll need:
- Old denim jeans
- Old leather belt
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
- Fabric thread
Presented by MadeHere.
🍳 Katherine Benvenuti and Shaun King of Bark King – 6 p.m., Thursday, May 28
Chef Shaun King and baker Katherine Benvenuti of Southeast Portland’s Bar King will present a tutorial on making a crispy chicken sandwich on na’an-style flatbread. To make the na’an bread, you will need all-purpose flour, buttermilk, salt, yeast and oil or clarified butter. You should have a mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment and a large skillet or griddle. Presented by ChefStable.
🎵 Slow Corpse – 6 p.m., Friday, May 29
Slow Corpse (Mitchell Winters & Brenton Clarke) is a Portland-based electronic pop band on Portland label on Tender Loving Empire Records. Presented by Tender Loving Empire.
Upcoming Videos
June 1–6, 2020
- 🍳 Toro Bravo Pantry Challenge – 6 p.m., Monday, June 1
- Others TBA
Past Videos
Week 7: May 18–22, 2020
🍳Tasty n Alder Pantry Challenge – May 18
John and Renee Gorham, owners of the Toro Bravo Inc Restaurant Group ( Toro Bravo, Tasty n Alder, Tasty Daughters, Mediterranean Exploration Company, Shalom Y’all, Bless Your Heart Burgers, Mama Sesame, PLAZA DEL TORO), will choose a user-submitted list of 5 or 6 ingredients they have on hand while sheltering in place. John will gather the ingredients and cook a meal from that list while Renee hosts and drinks wine.
In response to the coronavirus crisis, Toro Bravo has launched Feed it Forward PDX, a meal train sponsorship program for Portlanders facing food insecurity and healthcare workers on the front lines.
🎨 Mister OK’s Essentials – May 20
Mister OK’s Essentials specializes in handmade, hand-poured, all-natural 100% soy candles with wooden wicks, as well as body butter and soap. During their takeover, this family-owned business will provide a brief candle-pouring tutorial and share the story of why they started Mister OK’s Essentials. Presented by MadeHere.
🥃 Cocktails with Ryan Magarian – May 21
Oven and Shaker bar manager Ryan Magarian will be demonstrating the Pearl District eatery’s popular Maplewood cocktail, which balances bourbon, freshly pressed lime juice, grade A maple syrup and Angostura Bitters. Presented by ChefStable.
🎵 Liam McCormick of The Family Crest – May 22
The Family Crest are a San Francisco-based indie band with releases on Portland label Tender Loving Empire Records. Frontman and founder Liam McCormick will perform. Presented by Tender Loving Empire.
Week 6: May 11–15, 2020
🎵 Vita and the Woolf – May 15
Vita and the Woolf is a Los Angeles-based indie pop band on Portland label Tender Loving Empire Records. Presented by Tender Loving Empire. Archived video not available.
🍳 Aaron Barnett – May 14
Chef Aaron Barnett will talk about his restaurants (St. Jack and La Moule) and their takeout options during this crazy time. He’ll talk a little about wine and cocktail kits and show everyone how to make his signature butter lettuce salad! Presented by ChefStable.
☕ Yvonne Fide, Momo Cocoa Co. – May 13
Yvonne Fide is a founder of Momo Cocoa Co., makers of exceptionally creamy, vegan cocoa products in Portland. They have several chef-inspired flavors as well as an organic, fair trade brewing cocoa (Momo Tea). During her takeover she will highlight how cocoa is more than just a kids’ drink — it is ceremony, it is a way connect with ourselves, our souls and our community. She will highlight how Momo cocoa mixes can be used for hot drinks, cold drinks, ice cream toppings and in baking and Momo Tea as a sugar-free, antioxidant-rich chocolatey pick-me-up. Presented by MadeHere.
🍳Tasty n Daughters Pantry Challenge – May 11
John and Renee Gorham, owners of the Toro Bravo Inc Restaurant Group ( Toro Bravo, Tasty n Alder, Tasty Daughters, Mediterranean Exploration Company, Shalom Y’all, Bless Your Heart Burgers, Mama Sesame, PLAZA DEL TORO), will choose a user-submitted list of 5 or 6 ingredients they have on hand while sheltering in place. John will gather the ingredients and cook a meal from that list while Renee hosts and drinks wine.
In response to the coronavirus crisis, Toro Bravo has launched Feed it Forward PDX, a meal train sponsorship program for Portlanders facing food insecurity and healthcare workers on the front lines.
Week 5: May 4–8, 2020
🍳 Greg & Gabi Denton – May 7
The James-Beard-Award-winning couple behind Ox Restaurant and Bistro Agnes, Greg and Gabi Denton will provide a tour of Ox and talk about what they have planned next at Ox and Bistro Agnes. Presented by ChefStable.
🎵 Jared Molyneux & Kristin Leonard of The Shivas – May 8
The Shivas are a rock and roll band from Portland on Tender Loving Empire Records. Guitarist/singer Jared Molyneux and drummer/singer Kristin Leonard will perform. Tips accepted via PayPal. Presented by Tender Loving Empire.
🌱 Gardening With Jason Skipton – May 6
Jason Skipton, executive director of Growing Gardens, will take viewers on a garden tour, and talk about the organization’s new virtual garden consultation — a great gift for mom this Mother’s Day! Archived video not available.
🌯 Burritos & DJ Set With David van Overeem – May 6
A diverse family lineage and a childhood filled with the flavors of Indonesia and Latin America fueled David van Overeem’s desire to create sensational sauces under the HAB Sauce brand. In this takeover, David will make breakfast burritos and do a live DJ set. Presented by MadeHere.
🍳 Pantry Challenge With John & Renee Gorham – May 4
John and Renee Gorham, owners of the Toro Bravo Inc Restaurant Group ( Toro Bravo, Tasty n Alder, Tasty Daughters, Mediterranean Exploration Company, Shalom Y’all, Bless Your Heart Burgers, Mama Sesame, PLAZA DEL TORO), will choose a user-submitted list of 5 or 6 ingredients they have on hand while sheltering in place. John will gather the ingredients and cook a meal from that list while Renee hosts and drinks wine.
In response to the coronavirus crisis, Toro Bravo has launched Feed it Forward PDX, a meal train sponsorship program for Portlanders facing food insecurity and healthcare workers on the front lines.
Week 4: April 29–May 1, 2020
🎵 Music From Ben Landsverk – May 1
Download the lyric sheet for the singalong! (PDF)
End your week with a live sing-along of alt-indie, pop, and rock songs with our friends at Low Bar Chorale, led by Ben Landsverk.
The Low Bar Chorale is a twice-a-month extravaganza that transforms a local bar into a drop-in sing-along backed by a live band of rotating musicians from Blind Pilot to Brandi Carlisle’s band, and no one cares what you sound like. Jointly founded and run by Music Director/Producer Ben Landsverk and Impresaria/Producer Kate Sokoloff, the group has sung more than 200 songs in bars and stages all over Portland. With no experience and no commitments required, it’s a perfect fit for anyone from show choir megastars to the “karaoke scares the crap out of me” crowd. All tips (Venmo: @ben-landsverk) will go to the out-of-work band. Archived video not available.
🍸 Cocktails With Camille Cavan – April 30
Camille Cavan, bar manager for Quaintrelle, will give viewers a look at her new cocktail kits, now available for pickup, and will also shake up a cocktail live. Camille hosts regular cocktail demos on Instagram Live on Fridays at 1 p.m.
Mississippi Avenue restaurant Quaintrelle is known for chef Ryley Eckersley’s inventive cooking, Camille Cavan’s approachable yet elevated cocktail program, and fine wines from artisan producers including sister property Abbey Road Farm. The restaurant currently offers dinners for delivery and pickup, as well as window wine pickup. Limited-edition Quaintrelle Cocktail Kits cost $20 and make four cocktails. Each kit includes syrups created by Camille Cavan, garnishes, citrus, home cocktail recipes and fancy ice cubes courtesy of PDX ICE. Order for pickup by calling Quaintrelle at 503-200-5787 or emailing info@Quaintrelle.co. Delivery via Caviar is coming soon! Archived video not available.
🎨 Ceramics With Alex Simon – April 29
Alex Simon of Make Good Choices makes really fun, vibrant, functional ceramics. During her takeover, you’ll see some of her process, her studio and some finished work. Plus, probably a cameo from her perfect dog! Venmo tips to @makegoodchoices. Archived video not available.
Week 3: April 22–25, 2020
🍷 Wine Tasting With Nate Ready – April 22
Winemaker Nate Ready and his wife China reside at Hiyu Wine Farm, a 30-acre wine farm in Oregon’s Hood River Valley, where they tend to the vines, animals and gardens. China is an illustrator and designs all of the winery’s labels. Using 108 distinct varietals, they make beautiful wines using biodynamic and permaculture principles. Nate and China will lead a tour of the farm, showing the vines, animals and gardens, then host a tasting of new spring wines in the tasting room. Archived video not available.
🥒 Pickling With Jane Hashimawari – April 23
Chef Jane Hashimawari runs a pop-up called Ippai pdx and also works as the kitchen manager at Milk Glass Mrkt. Jane focuses a lot of her cooking on education. Her pop-up is based on Japanese comfort food she grew up eating, and food that is common in Japanese households but not “mainstream” in America. In this video, Jane will teach a few different pickling ideas. All you’ll need is salt, sugar, vinegar (rice wine preferably), soy sauce and sesame seed oil — and the vegetable of your choice!
🎵 Concert by Lewi Longmire – April 25
Lewi Longmire plays roots rock and roll with a classic feel, songs both new and familiar. He will be donating the majority of funds raised to support the Laurelthirst Pub during this closure. Send contributions to Lewilongmire@gmail.com via PayPal. Archived video not available.
Week 2: April 16–18, 2020
🎨 Greeting Cards With Victoria Venturi – April 15
Victoria Venturi, founder and creative director of Paper Epiphanies, a tree-free, letterpress greeting card company in Portland, will walk you through ideas for card recipients that might be overlooked in today’s pandemic environment. Think new moms, new relationships and more. Use the code VIRUS to get free shipping and free stamps! Archived video not available.
🍳 Cooking With Michaela McVetty – April 16
Have some fun in the kitchen with Michaela McVetty, sandwich queen and owner of Sisters Gourmet Deli on Williams Avenue in North Portland. Tip Michaela via Venmo. Archived video not available.
🎵 Concert by Ashleigh Flynn and the Riveters – April 18
Ashleigh Flynn is a singer, songwriter and musician who grew up in Kentucky and cut her teeth on local bluegrass music and Motown. During this 1-hour performance she will play acoustic versions of some of her and her fans’ favorite Americana, rock, bluegrass and country songs on guitar accompanied by the harmonica. This set will be uplifting, heartfelt and reminiscent of a living room jam session where everyone comes together to listen, relax, unwind and sing along to some classic songs. All proceeds from the virtual tip jar will help fund the next Ashleigh Flynn and the Riveters album. Archived video not available.
Week 1: April 8–10, 2020
🎨 Art Demo With Mike Bennett – April 8
Since 2019, Mike Bennett has been recycling wood and donated paint into giant cartoon cutouts, giving away over half of his 650+ pieces via scavenger hunts and raising over $17,000 for local and international charities. Whether Mike is sharing behind-the-scenes videos to his 900,000 TikTok followers or hiding cutouts in a local park, he’s always on the lookout for his next project. During the coronavirus situation, he’s painting one cutout a day and sharing them on his Instagram (@mikebennettart) and often leaves them in front of his house for folks to enjoy!
🍳 Cooking With Jordan Curtis – April 10
Jordan Curtis, an account director at Action Mary and part of Travel Portland’s social media team, has a long history of professional cooking in Portland. Once a member of the legendary line at the now-closed Bridgeport Brewpub in the Pearl, he now cooks at home for his friends and family (and on the local morning news from time to time). Jordan loves Portland restaurants and food carts, and can’t wait to visit all his favorite spots again soon.
🎵 Concert by Dead Lee – April 9
Portland-based cosmic-Americana-folk duo Dead Lee formed in 2017 when Brian Adrian Koch (current and founding member of indie-rock band Blitzen Trapper) and partner, singer-songwriter Kara Harris, started singing together in their apartment. They soon branched out to playing for friends at parties, special events and tribute nights before deciding to take their love of singing and playing together more seriously. For the last year and a half they’ve been playing all over the Pacific Northwest, as well as Puerto Rico, Ireland and Western Europe. Their sound has been described as “Dolly Parton meets Elliott Smith in space” and they’re okay with that. Contribute to Dead Lee’s virtual tip jar by searching for deadleeduo@gmail.com on Venmo or PayPal.
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