Portland's Premier Eastside Dining And Spirits Festival @ The Jupiter Hotel Benefiting P:ear

PORTLAND, Oregon (August 31, 2011) - INDULGE @ THE JUPITER, Portland's flagship culinary event, invites guests to indulge once again in all the senses: savor, sip and nibble on the Eastside's finest foods. The third annual neighborhood festival of culinary arts benefiting p:ear is coming: Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 5:30 to 9 PM.

The premier edible event stars chef-owned restaurants, boutique wines and spirits, and the best tasty treats from local restaurants, breweries, and distilleries - all together under the Jupiter's DreamTENT. Mingle with fellow foodies and browse a bevy of bites. Regular admission is $45, and early birds purchasing tickets before September 9th pay $40. Limited tickets available at www.indulgeatthejupiter.eventbrite.com. Guests enjoy the best of restaurant and bakery fare, as well as signature cocktails crafted on-site and drinks from local distilleries and breweries inside the Jupiter's very own guest rooms.

The proceeds from Indulge benefit p:ear programs helping to build positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth, ages 15 to 24, through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives. Each year these programs serve more than 550 homeless and transitional young people.

New additions at this year's Indulge include:
- Food Cart Land: The Jupiter's DreamBOX will be transformed into Food Cart Land with five local food carts.
- Wine on the Patio: The firepit and patio will showcase over six wineries and delicious desserts to pair with your sips.
- The Photo Lounge: Commemorate the meal with a unique photo booth capturing those spontaneous photos and sending attendees away with an instantaneous souvenir.
- Indulge Overnight Package: Sip and savor into the wee hours without worry! Stay overnight at the Jupiter Hotel with the special Indulge Overnight Package- a 25% discount on any room at the Jupiter. Crash in a Metro, Lobu, or Deuce room, or claim the DreamSUITE as an exclusive after-party site. To learn more about the special package, visit http://ow.ly/5NU34 , and find yourself just a few steps from your bed when the party wraps up.
- Expanded Seating: The driveway will be open for attendees to mingle, socialize and rest between indulging.


Here are the Indulge 2011 Dining
participants to keep an eye out for:
Laurelhurst Market - Beaker & Flask
Genoa - Accanto
Olympic Provisions - Screen Door
Broder - Doug Fir
Spints - Tabla
Cheese Bar - Bakery Bar
Sizzle Pie - Confectionery
Saint Cupcake - Lardo
Shut Up and Eat - Hot Pink Taco
Whiffies - Tamale Boy

And of course a night isn't
complete without drinks from:
Deco Distilling- House Spirits
New Deal Distillery - Oregon Spirit Distillers
Stone Barn Brandyworks - Big Bottom Whiskey
Burnside Brewing - Ninkasi
Double Mountain Brewery
Lucky Labrador
Dumas Station - Durant
Carabella - K Vintners
Charles Smith Wines - Charles & Charles
Water Avenue Coffee - Voss
Dry Soda - Lion Heart Kombucha


This event is brought to Portland gourmands by Indulge presenting sponsor, Fred Meyer. By lending their name and financial support Fred Meyer will enable the top financial donation possible to p:ear. Other contributing sponsors include decor sponsorship by Peter Corvallis, media sponsorship by Yelp, photography sponsorship by Mosca Photo, entertainment sponsorship by Gaucho Records, water sponsorship by Voss and photobooth sponsorship by the Photo Lounge.

From last year's participants:

"Given there are so many foodie-focused events happening in Portland every week, it can be hard to stand out. But the high energy, incredible food and noble cause made last Thursday's Indulge @ The Jupiter shine among the stars... Overall, Indulge @ The Jupiter was one of the most enjoyable events I've been