Author Archives: Steven Shomler

Something Awesome is Coming to the Oregon Coast – Cold Storage, a Commercial Kitchen, and More ~ Partners for Rural Food Systems!

Partners for Rural Food Systems On Monday May 1st, 2023 I attended a food industry conference at the “Big Red Barn” located at the Tillamook Creamery Visitor’s Center (scroll down for info about this conference and some photos i took … Continue reading

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The Pork Belly Pupu at Friendly Waves Kauai – I Can’t Even – Just Go Eat It !

The Pork Belly Pupu at Friendly Waves Kauai – I Can’t Even – Just Go Eat It ! This dish at Friendly Waves on Kauai is kind of ridiculous. It is just stellar. layers & layers of flavor. This dish … Continue reading

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The Stash Cocktail at Friendly Waves on Kauai – A Cocktail Lovers Dream Come True!

The Stash Cocktail at Friendly Waves on Kauai – A Cocktail Lovers Dream Come True! During my recent visits to the enchanting island of Kauai I enjoyed a number of Magnificent Meals and Stellar Cocktails. Friendly Waves in Old Koloa … Continue reading

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A Magnificent Meal at the Bistro in Kilauea on the Island of Kauai!

A Magnificent Meal at the Bistro in Kilauea on the Island of Kauai! Wow! During one my recent trips to Kauai (Dec 2022) I took a drive to the North Shore. On my to-do list was a quick stop in … Continue reading

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A Magnificent Meal at Pinky’s Pizza In Portland, Oregon!

A Magnificent Meal at Pinky’s Pizza In Portland, Oregon! A few weeks ago I had a magnificent dinner in Portland, Oregon at Pinky’s Pizza with my dear friend Erik Wolf – the Founder of the World Food Travel Association. Erik … Continue reading

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Har-B-Q For the Win – The New BBQ Menu at Culmination Brewing!

Har-B-Q For the Win – The New BBQ Menu at Culmination Brewing!  Yesterday I was given the opportunity to check out the new BBQ menu at Culmination Brewing in Portland, Oregon. I also got to meet and chat with Culmination’s … Continue reading

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Breakfast at Shade: The Eatery at Higgins Beach Inn Portland, Maine – A Magnificent Meal!

Breakfast at Shade: The Eatery at Higgins Beach Inn Portland, Maine – A Magnificent Meal! In the fall of 2021, I took an 11-day work trip to the great state of Maine for the Culinary Treasure Network. I flew from … Continue reading

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A Rush and a Push Cocktail Created by Dan Marchese at Aragosta On Deer Isle Maine – Craft Cocktail Treasure!

A Rush and a Push Cocktail Created by Dan Marchese at Aragosta On Deer Isle Maine – Craft Cocktail Treasure! Aragosta is a phenomenal restaurant located on Deer Isle on the Maine Coast.  The setting is stunning, the food is … Continue reading

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The Doughnut Decadence Expansion – NOLA Doughnuts Goes to Beaverton, Oregon For Their Third Location!

The Doughnut Decadence Expansion – NOLA Doughnuts Goes to Beaverton, Oregon For Their Third Location! If you have never had a NOLA Doughnut you are sooo missing out. NOLA makes beignets & classic brioche doughnuts and both of those are … Continue reading

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The Lanikai Passion – a Fantastic Cocktail Featuring Fid Street Gin!

The Lanikai Passion – a Fantastic Cocktail Featuring Fid Street Gin  I recently spent a few days in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu on the island of Oahu. While there I spent some quality at the Paniolo Bar located at … Continue reading

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