All you need is love, but great food helps. (That’s where Elephants comes in, of course.) And Portland is blessed with so many gorgeous wedding venues. But a dog wearing a bandana can also add a lot to a wedding. Here are 10 things we loved about the weddings we catered and/or hosted in 2014.…
Join us January 29th, at 6:30pm for a special dinner featuring the food & wine of Spain. Executive Chef Scott Weaver will be making his famous Paella right in the Garden Room. Seating is very limited, so call 503.299.6304 and make your reservations today! Menu ~ $49.00 per guest, includes all wine pairings 6:30 pm…
Be honest: How long has your bottle of olive oil been in that cabinet. Or, even worse, how long has it been sitting on your kitchen counter, being robbed of it's flavor by the sunlight? The new year is a great time to invest in a new bottle of olive oil. Here are a few…
Ent-draughts were the mysterious and potent waters consumed by the Ents which Treebeard shared with the hobbits in the Wellinghall. They seem to have been made from river-water, but with unique and subtle flavors reflecting the Ents' association with trees and forests. The first time Merry and Pippin imbibed an ent-draught it reminded them of…
Looking for a gift for a friend who knows a lot about wine--you know, that person with an enviable cellar? The one everyone else asks for wine advice. Dazzle the wine aficionado in your life with five picks, hand chosen by Larry, our wine buyer. We can also help you build a nice gift box…
Our beer cases are filled with seasonal specials. They are ideal gifts for the beer lover, especially when paired with salami, nuts, cheese, and other snacks. One of our most popular gift boxes during the holidays is our Beer, Nuts & Meat box. We can deliver this box to the lucky recipient or you can…
This Stumptown Blend Trio flies off our shelves when the holiday season rolls around. And for good reason: This tasting trio of coffees includes 3 bags (1/2 pound each) of Stumptown’s signature blends all wrapped up in a downright dapper box. Hair Bender Holler Mountain House Blend If the recipient isn’t already a Stumptown devotee,…
Not only do these chocolates taste amazing, but they all have equally wonderful packaging that will make the recipient squeal with glee. Our buyer has collected the best chocolate from around the globe. Here are just a few of the things you’ll find! HUNGARY. Rózsavölgyi Csokoládé “Sailor Mustache” This is very top-end stuff, but a…
It is impossible not to smile when you see these holiday cheese trees. We mix chèvre and mascarpone to make our cheese trees and decorate that creamy cheese mixture with tarragon, thyme, and pomegranate seeds. We finish it off with a snowy dusting of Parmigiano-Reggiano and a citrusy star. Just add baguette or crackers! And,…
The wise Sleep Monk says… “Coffee is a gift. An interaction between someone finding, giving, and receiving. A mini-community formed from by the transaction of the gift from one hand to the other. There is a quest to replicate this community, to share the gifts of really great coffee, and to spread the knowledge of…
Introducing three new tea blends, made exclusively for Elephants Delicatessen by Smith Teamakers. You can enjoy a cup of tea at any of our locations--or buy a lovely box as a gift to yourself or a fellow tea lover. They will also be included in our tea lover gift boxes. A labor of love by…
We have a fantastic drink special going on during December at our NW 22nd bar. It is holiday-scrumptious and December-riffic. It is called “Aunt Myrtle Fell Asleep on the Couch Again” (named after an employee's Aunt Myrtle who would always fall asleep on the couch during the holidays). It is smooth and fruity and WAY…
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