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Eat it up: The Bite of Oregon

The Portland Tribune, Aug 10, 2007, Updated Oct 30, 2009 (1 Reader comment)

Two-time champion Daniel Mondok of Olea will defend his Iron Chef crown at the Bite of Oregon.

©2007 Kurt Johnson

FESTIVAL

The Bite of Oregon

Perhaps never before in The Bite’s 24-year history has there been so much national focus on Oregon’s culinary scene. All the better for the state’s restaurant industry and, of course, the lucky diners.

This year’s Bite boasts several stars of Portland’s much-inked food scene — including Tommy Habetz of Meriwether’s and Daniel Mondok of Olea, who will be battling for Oregon’s Iron Chef crown.

With 24 restaurants and more than 20 wineries and breweries offering nibbles and sips it should be easy for everyone to get a taste of what all the foodies are fussing about.

“Next Food Network Star” chef Guy Fieri shares his cooking ideas throughout the weekend. Radio Disney presents a cooking demonstration to give kids some creative food for thought.

— Lee Williams

With this year’s headliners including country favorite Robert Earl Keen, blues legend Dr. John and a rare performance by punk-poetess Patti Smith, the Bite of Oregon has outdone itself on the entertainment front — and that’s just scratching the surface.

Regional standouts like the Freak Mountain Ramblers, Dr. Theopolis and Dirty Martini also appear in this three-day event, which raises funds for the Special Olympics of Oregon. Don’t miss the graceful, yearning sounds of Australian rock band Augie March, which was handpicked to open for Crowded House back home.

— Barbara Mitchell

11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10-12, Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 750 S.W. Naito Parkway, 503-248-0600, www.biteoforegon.com, $7 adults, free for children under 12

DANCE

Showing by Dance Makers

Six choreographers, including Paris-based Luca Veggetti, Spaniard Cayetano Soto, New York’s Thaddeus Davis and Oregon Ballet Theatre founding Artistic Director James Canfield, present world premiere works following two weeks of intense preparation at Northwest Professional Dance Project. A talkback concludes each evening.

— Eric Bartels

8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10-11, Portland State University, Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., 503-421-7434, www.nwpdp.com, $22-$25

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