Introducing our newest tour… Come experience Downtown Portland and the Pearl District the Forktown way!

Stroll through Portland’s historic and vibrant downtown and the artsy Pearl District.  We will discover some of the best restaurants, food carts, kitchens, and sweet dessert spots that make Portland an exciting culinary city.

We will make 7 stops to eat and drink, exploring a few very popular eateries and checking out some of the city’s best kept culinary secrets.

Here is a small sample of the delicious tastes you might have while on tour!

- Chef’s whim seasonal salad paired with a glass of Pinot Gris

- Food cart deliciousness

- Demonstration of bagel making & tasting

- Oregon & Washington sourced cheese plate & Willamette Valley wine pairing

- Creative craft cocktails

- Luscious Parisian-style macarons

* Please note that tastings are subject to seasonal changes and to the whim of the chef!

Please wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. We are Portlanders, so tours take place rain or shine! Let us know ahead of time if you have any dietary restrictions, in many cases we can make substitutions.

Duration: 3 hours, about 1.5 miles of walking

Ticket Price: $79.00 (includes all food, beverage, and your expert tour guide)

Meeting Location: The Nines Hotel, 525 SW Morrison Street. Specific location, transportation and parking information provided at ticket purchase.

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Explore the historic Alphabet District and NW 23rd Avenue, and taste culinary treasures. You’ll sample local craft beer, seasonal small plates, cocktails, tiny artisan cookies, micro-batch coffee, food cart goodness, and more, made with the seasonal ingredients that Oregon is famous for. You’ll get the stories behind the tastes through conversations with chefs, restaurant owners, and food crafters.

We will make 6-8 stops to taste while cruising through one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and exploring Portland’s exciting food culture. Capture the feel and personality of the area and get to know Portland.

On this tour, you might find some of the following tastes…

- seasonal fruit mimosas

- local greens salad with herbed goat cheese, wild mushrooms, and local hazelnuts

- Reuben sliders with hardwood smoked pastrami

- artisan craft spirits, ales and wine

- gourmet nut butter sandwiches grilled on challah bread

- seasonally inspired french macarons and salted chocolate chip cookies

* Please note that tastings are subject to seasonal changes and to the whim of the chef!

Please wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. We are Portlanders, so tours take place rain or shine! Let us know ahead of time if you have any dietary restrictions, in many cases we can make substitutions.

Duration: 3 hours, about 1.5 miles of walking

Ticket Price: $65.00 through April 30, 2013;  $75.00 begining May 1, 2013 (includes all food, beverage, and your expert tour guide)

Meeting Location: Near NW 23rd and NW Savier. Specific location, transportation and parking information provided at ticket purchase.

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Join us for a three-hour tour through Portland’s newest culinary hot spot. We will explore N Mississippi Avenue, a vibrant and eclectic neighborhood full of great food and lots of personality.

Sample handmade goodness from tiny boutique restaurants, small-batch artisan ice cream, and award-wining food carts. Experience gourmet finishing salts from around the world, chocolate confections from our own local artisans and much more.

You’ll get a nibble at 6-8 popular eateries, each chosen for its quality and creativity. You’ll also savor of this unique neighborhood and discover why Portland has become a culinary destination.

Here are some of the delicious foods you’re likely to taste on this tour:

- local micro-brewed ales

- guava wood smoked, Australian flake, and Fleur de sel finishing salts

- Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

- local farmstead cheeses and artisan breads

- grass-fed mini burgers with goat cheese

- Korean-Mexican infusion BBQ tacos

- handmade salted caramel ice cream sandwiches

* We like to mix it up, so actual tastings may vary.

Please wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. We are Portlanders, so tours take place rain or shine! Let us know ahead of time if you have any dietary restrictions, in many cases we can make substitutions.

Duration: 3 hours, about 1.5 miles of walking

Ticket Price: $65.00 through April 30, 2013;  $75.00 begining May 1, 2013 (includes all food, beverage, and your expert tour guide)

Meeting Location: North Mississippi Avenue. Specific location, transportation and parking information provided at ticket purchase. (From downtown, N Mississippi is 10 minutes in a cab or 20 minutes via public transportation.)

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