8.20.2026
Hey foodie friends!
Summer is still in full swing mode–I hope you’re making the most of time outside and enjoying an abundance of seasonal produce. Finding new-to-you fruits and veg or reviving summer favorites to stay inspired in the kitchen and in your meals about town.
A couple big foodie events upcoming to look out for, neighborhood street fairs, and some smaller pop-ups for extra foodie fun in the sun. Scroll on for more details and let me know if there’s anything I’m missing!
Stay hungry,
Hawnuh Lee
It’s CORN
Weekend Round-Up
Thursday
Mississippi Ave Third Thursday is tonight!
Friday
PickleFest at Loyal Legion kicks off tonight. All things brined!
Garlic Fest is 10 - 6 today and tomorrow at West Union Gardens.
Saturday
Downtown Portland Food Tour is Saturday and Sunday.
I want this vegan sweet corn + maple cake at the Nervous pastry pop-up today. 9 am.
My favorite neighborhood bar, Bellwether turns 5 this Saturday. Come celebrate with a cheers!
Sunday
Sunday brunch at Adelleda anyone?
Hawthorne Street Fair is happening Sunday!
Vegan Ventures is hosting a free wellness + wander event with yoga, Turkish coffee, + pastries 8/23.
Makers Market at Honey Latter Cafe today.
Queer Cookbook club meetup at 6pm at Dear Sandy.
All weekend
NW Veg Fest is 2 weeks away! Snag your tix now.
You can still grab Circle V tickets for 9/20.
Running not walking for this Tomás Pickles Paleta at Ice Queen.
Have you found any of the Wildwood crows yet?
Community CTA
Can we support Heretic Coffee after their door was smashed in?
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