Events
Dear Members,
We’re in for a treat this April when Bob’s Red Mill and Chef Nathan Bates of the Uptown Billiards Club introduce us to the world beyond oatmeal.
We’ll start with a tasty canape and glass of Oregon oatmeal stout beer as we settle into the cozy dining room at Uptown Billiards Club. Dennis Gilliam (the Bob’s Red Mill visionary who led the culinary team to win the Golden Spurtle award for best porridge in Scotland last fall) will kick off our evening by sharing oat insights, lore and history. Members will also have the opportunity to ask all those “I always wondered about…” oat questions.
Next, we’ll turn our attention to a 3-course dinner that will get you looking at oats in a whole new way. Beyond it’s reputation as a friendly NW neighborhood billiards hall, Uptown Billiards Club has a gained a loyal following for their seasonal ingredient specific tasting menus. For this special event, Chef Bates has created a special dinner showcasing oats. Rest assured, we’ll journey far beyond oat porridge and oatmeal raisin cookies with a menu that includes:
First course
Arugula Salad, Parmesan oat tuille, prosciutto, melon
Entree
Smoked Stuffed Pheasant With Lamb & Oat Sausage, crispy oat flour spaetzle, peas, asparagus, wild mushrooms
or
Oat-Crusted Pork Chop stuffed with figs and pears, oatmeal stout demi-glaze, Brussels sprouts
Dessert
Cowboy Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, honey-toasted oat ice cream
If that’s not enough, we’re also hosting a raffle to help us raise money for a PCA scholarship fund - it’s a chance to win some great prizes. We hope to see some of you there. Official details follow.
When: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 6pm
Where: Uptown Billiards Club, 120 Northwest 23rd Ave., Portland, OR 97210
Price: $30 for members, $40 for guests, inclusive of gratuity and Oregon oatmeal stout beer. (Note: The Oregon Oatmeal Stout beers are being hosted by the Oregon Brewer’s Guild, but you may also purchase wine or cocktails or non alcoholic beverages at the event.)
Limit: 20 people
RSVP: The deadline to RSVP is Thursday April 1st. You may pay by using PayPal below or by mailing a check to Ashley Gartland at 6219 NE Carillion Dr., Unit 202, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Payment will reserve your spot. Please indicate your choice of entree when you register. Also note that if you have to cancel after the deadline, you will still be charged for your seat. We will however do our best to fill your spot so we can issue a full refund when possible.