Are Home Kitchens the New Food Carts? Plus, Portland Fire’s New Mascot and the Rise of Portland’s Tabletop Gaming
We're talking about Portland metro’s growing home-based food scene, from donuts to birria to supper clubs — as well as the rise of Portland’s tabletop gaming scene. Joining host Claudia Meza are food and drink reporters Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Alex Frane.
Discussed in today's episode:
- Portland’s Coolest Game Shop Hides in Black Water’s Record Store [Willamette Week]
- Carmack’s
- Maíz con Raíz
- Cooking with Rel
- Dark Future
- Guardian Games
- Everyone is John
- Shadowdark
- Into the Odd
- Thirsty Sword Lesbians
- Glitter Hearts
- Monster of the Week
- Mothership
- Dungeons and Drag Queens
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- Rose City Comic Con
- Northwest Children's Theater - Use code SUMMERSALE for 20% off tickets
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- Montavilla Jazz
- Grand Central Bakery
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