More Soup for You! We know you love our classics – Tomato Orange and Mama Leone’s – but make 2019 the year of soup, and check out our monthly specials. There are two every month, all made daily in our kitchen with fresh vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and legumes. This is where you will …

Feel like you need some extra elegance in your meals? Add these deliciously inspired truffle products from Elephants Delicatessen. Drizzle some Joel Palmer Oregon Truffle oil over pasta, polenta, potatoes or risotto making any dish truly something special. Our pecorino tartufo from Italy pairs beautifully with any dish. Try truffle butter on eggs or pasta. …

Vive du Vin! Our Wine of the Month for July is Domaine Montrose, an unbelievably refreshing French rosé. While we’re on the subject of French wine, Bastille Day is Saturday, July 14th. Always one of Elephants favorite celebrations, we offer 15% off wines from La France all weekend long. Stock up on your favorites: Burgundy, …

Made since the 1500’s in Cuba (referred to there simply as “sandwich”), and imported to Key West and Tampa with the cigar factories in the 1800’s, this simple and scrumptious sandwich has rightfully become one of the most popular throughout the United States. Elephants Delicatessen makes it the traditional way – pressing ham, pork, Swiss …

For the month of December, Elephants Delicatessen at NW 22nd will be pouring a very special wine by the glass at the bar. Cameron Vineyards Dundee Hills Reserve pinot noir is a very limited release (only seven barrels – 175 cases). Cameron’s wines have a rabid following and are considered some of the finest in …

Gather your friends and family around a pot of warm melted cheese. We’ve already made the fondue – just add bread, meat, veggies, and your favorite dipping ingredients and you’re ready to party. Fon-do’s and don’ts: Do: Assemble the basics – a clay fondue pot and forks, as well as a delicious blend of cheeses …

Stay out of the weather, and snuggle up close around a boiling pot of our delicious fondue. The savory whiffs of steam and the delectable taste of this cheese gravy will keep Jack Frost where he belongs – nipping elsewhere. Here are a few tips for making your winter fondue something to remember: Do: Assemble …

Cheers to 2017 We can’t believe it: It’s almost 2017! Ring in the New Year with a mixed case of Old World vintages and New World classics. Mix and match hand-crafted Oregon Pinots and Chardonnay and bold Napa Valley Cabernets.Elephants has bottles to fit any budget. Whether you’re looking to try something new, or need …

It’s the holiday season and odds are you’ll be hosting (or attending) an event or two. These festive cocktail ingredients will transform an average cocktail into a show-stopper your guests won’t forget! They also make great gifts for your host/hostess or anyone who loves to create unique drinks. Drinking vinegars or shrubs have made their …

  Tiki cocktails are not about kitsch and small umbrellas. These libations have a rich history dating back to the Prohibition era. The revival of Tiki cocktails, as well its success, relay on fresh squeezed juices, a rich selection of rums and a bartenders ability to layer and create small nuances of flavor. The history …

  Welcome to Elephants University. No, really: We have an Elephants University and this is a sneak peek at what happens in our staff education classes. In Wine 101, we explore how wine is made, terminology and basic tasting and serving knowledge. Turns out that much of the knowledge that helps you serve wine is …

Our NW 22nd store has freezers filled with delicious frozen food. Comforting soups, casseroles–all of your Elephants Deli favorites! Great for those nights when you don’t feel like shopping and cooking but want a made-from-scratch meal. They also make great gifts for a number of occasions (like birth, sickness, recovery, condolences or congratulations). Call us at …

Oregon’s Ancient Heritage Dairy has been churning out award-winning sheep and cow’s milk cheeses inspired by European traditions for over a decade. The Elephant’s herd was invited to visit their new urban creamery that recently opened on SE 7th and Main (the first urban creamery in the city!) and see how some of our staff …

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 …

Rillettes (ree-YEHTS) are a preparation of meat similar to pâté. The meat (most commonly pork, duck, or chicken) is cubed, salted and cured, cooked slowly over low heat until very tender, then raked into small shreds and blended with the warm cooking fat to form a creamy paste. Served at room temperature, it makes a …

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 …

The earliest recipes for the yule log cakes date back to the 17th century, making this one of the longest running Christmas food traditions. As a centerpiece to your holiday dessert table, the Bûche de Noël ( (BOOSH duh noh-EHL) is simply and uttterly magical. Adorned with handmade meringue mushrooms, it’s like something out of a chocolate …

It's the loveliest of seasons again… Spring is in full bloom, Portlanders are venturing out into the sunshine, and hard working students are preparing for graduation. With so much to celebrate we think it's the perfect time to plan a party! The Elephants Herd knows a thing or two about throwing a great party. Combine …

As our days of holiday indulgence wind down, there’s nothing sweeter than donning your new Christmas sweater, lighting a few candles and sipping on some of the finest hot chocolate around. In our quest to brighten Winter nights we’re taking 20% off all candles today through December 31st! We’ve also asked Marge, our gift guru, about …

Rillettes are a preparation of meat similar to pâté. Originally made with pork, the meat was cubed, salted and cured, cooked slowly over low heat until very tender, then raked into small shreds and blended with the warm cooking fat to form a rustic paste. Like cassoulet or fondue, this French dish has its many …

Our beer buyer at NW 22nd has festive seasonal specials in both large & small formats. Sample our Belgian selection including giants from Cloak of Martin, Houblon Chouffe, & Scaldis Noel, which weighs in at 13% ABV. This one’s a bit on the boozy side, but it’s a tasty sipper with caramel notes, hints of …

Popularized by the bakers of Paris in the 1800’s, Bûche de Noël is the French name for this famous log-shaped Christmas cake. The yule log tradition began in the Iron Age – not a time generally associated with pastry arts. Prior to the medieval era families and villages gathered on the winter solstice to burn …

Each year, our cheesemonger eagerly awaits the arrival of the British… cheese that is. We carry five standouts from the UK and two from Ireland, all from the incomparable Neal's Yard Dairy. Their company opened in 1979, that same year Elephants was founded, and started as a small producer of Greek style yoghurt, Crème fraîche …