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We know you love our classics – Tomato Orange and Mama Leone’s – but make 2020 the year of soup, and check out our monthly specials. All of our soups are made daily in our kitchen with fresh vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and legumes. This is where you will find most of our vegan …
We are excited to bring you our brand new Happy Hour menus available from 3- 6pm everyday at our Elephants Deli at NW 22nd Avenue, Elephants on Corbett, and Flying Elephants at South Waterfront locations! Tacos, calamari, cheese plates, pizza, and more. Each location has a slightly different menu, so make sure to take a …
Sip, snack, and stroll while experiencing the best of Elephants in this Italo-French inspired evening. Épicerie by day, private bistro by night, we’re closing down the store to transform it into a celebratory marketplace of local bites and drinks. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with our community we know and love. Cheers to …
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 …
A frozen quart of chicken soup made with Elephants homemade chicken stock, tender chicken breast and vegetables infused with wholesome ginger, garlic and lemongrass. Dairy free and wheat free.
All of our customers’ favorite Portland-made snacks in one box, including: Pinkleton’s Curious Caramel Corn Granola 12 oz bag of Stumptown coffee beans Oregon Growers & Shippers jam (seasonal flavor) Unbound Dill pickles Elephants Homemade chocolate sable cookies Elephants chocolate candy This product is available for nationwide shipping if ordered by phone at 503.299.6304. **Product …
Everything found in the Elephants Favorites gift box, plus: Olympia Provisions salami Elephants house-label vinegar (made in Lambrusco di Sorbara, in the province of Modena, by the Maletti family) Elephants house-label olive oil (from the Trampetti farm in Foligno, Italy) This product is available for nationwide shipping if ordered by phone at 503.299.6304. **Product …
Bastille Day, or Fête Nationale, marks the beginning of the French Revolution. This holiday, often thought of as the French Fourth of July, commemorates the day the Parisian populace stormed the Bastille prison fortress on July 14, 1789. Celebrate with these deliciously Parisian treats. Enjoy 15% off all French wines July 13th, 14th and 15th …
May 4th- 6th, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Garden Room at Elephants Delicatessen 115 NW 22nd Ave. Elephants Annual Warehouse Sale Once a year Elephants Delicatessen offers our exclusive collection of linens, glassware, ceramics, candles and much more at reduced prices! We are bringing in brand new lines of products and this means that we …
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. …
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. …
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 …
Enjoy an elegant Valentine’s meal delivered to your door. Check out our Steak & Prawn package featuring Filet Mignon au Poivre, or go for our Love & Lentils dinner featuring a Three Lentil Medley– both paired with decadent hors d’oeuvres a stunning side of Sugar Peas & Peppers with Everything Spice, followed by a …
Check out our January soup and Flying Elephants hot lunch specials. Plus, a new burger hits grill, a favorite pizza returns, the 1979 Heritage latte debuts, and Raclette Dinner Nights continue. Steven Smith Teamaker Heritage 1979 Latte We blend Steven Smith Teamaker’s “Heritage” black tea (#1979, made for us by Steven Smith Teamaker) with cinnamon …
The best pairing for cool nights? Hot cheese! Tuck into a traditional Swiss Raclette dinner on Thursdays at NW 22nd this January. We’ll crank up the raclette machine at 4:30pm and serve Reading Raclette, the famed American-made alpine cheese from Spring Brook Farms in Vermont. This hot, melty cheese will be poured all over some …
Elephants is your one-stop-shop this holiday season! From delicious homemade treats, one-of-a-kind candy and charcuterie and unique gifts for the whole family. Raclette dinner nights Tuck into a traditional Swiss Raclette dinner at NW 22nd every Thursday this December. We’ll crank up the raclette machine at 4:30 pm, and serve the melted Reading Raclette cheese …
Christmas Ornaments For most of us, decorating the Christmas tree is a tradition unto itself. It’s that time of year we gingerly unpack the family ornaments that have been passed down for generations. We carefully place them on the tree, remembering a child’s first Christmas, or the year our team won the championships. We embrace …
Popularized by the bakers of Paris in the 1800s, Bûche de Noël is the French name for this famous log-shaped Christmas cake. And families in Portland have been incorporating Elephants’ yule log into their own holiday traditions for over three decades now. Traditionally, the cake is a roulade of sponge cake shaped like a log, …
Caviar is one of the oldest delicacies. Ancient Greeks, Romans and Russian tsars were all wild about these tiny black pearls. We are proud to offer Tsar Nicoulai caviar. For over 30 years, California-based Tsar Nicoulai Caviar has sustainably cultivated world-renowned caviar from 100% American White Sturgeon. Don’t forget to grab the traditional blini, a …
This year we’ve hosting Stock Your Cellar Night at both our NW 22nd location and Elephants on Corbett. This is your chance to taste 15-20 different wines perfect for your holiday parties, as gifts, or just to stock up on for a cozy Tuesday night in. Red, white and sparkling wines from across the globe. …
Thanksgiving Reheating Instructions We are no longer taking online orders for thanksgiving. But we have plenty of desserts and sides at our NW 22nd and Elephants on SW Corbett locations. Need a sweet potato gratin? You can call us us directly at our NW 22nd location to inquire about availability: 503.299.6304 Thanksgiving reheating instructions …
Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not …
As of October 1, 2019, businesses in Portland cannot automatically include plastic straws, stirrers, utensils or individually packaged condiments in a customer’s order for dine-in, drive-through, take-out or delivery. These items can only be provided upon customer request. Elephants Delicatessen shares our customers’ concerns about reducing and removing plastic in our stores and catering business. We know it’s important …
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Party Planning Reserve your holiday party by November 11th and receive 10% off your food and beverage order. Just mention our HOLIDAY2019 offer. Ready to plan your holiday celebration? New Fall Menu Items October brings wind and rain to Portland, but it also brings Elephants Delicatessen’s warmest seasonal menu change. Try our …
Join us any day from 3 p.m.- close to enjoy our Bistro Dinner Special! Just choose an entrée, two sides and enjoy: View our full menu here Entrées summer roasted chicken – 13 all-american meatloaf – 14 pan fried salmon – 16.5 grilled Steak – 16 Side Choices– Pick Two kale caesar sweet potato tots …
Prost! September is here and so are some of our favorite fall celebrations, like the Jewish High Holidays (check out our special holiday menus) and Oktoberfest. Our popular lime tortilla soup is back in soup tureens, and the last of summer produce shines in our summer vegetable soup. Fall in love with fall! High …
We are very excited to announce that Elephants Delicatessen is the new tenant of the Leftbank Annex! We’ll officially take over management of the event venue on January 1, 2020. You can transform the 14, 000-square-foot space into anything you can imagine, or to leave its authentic raw backdrop. The possibilities are endless, allowing for …
Domaine Montrose Rose- Many sizes available: 3L, 1.5 mL, 750 mL The ultimate summer rose from Provence, France. Every year this is our best selling rose for a reason: crisp, strawberry-tinged fruit and a dry, crisp finish. Get it at our NW 22nd location!
Cool down with gazpacho This cool, healthy soup is a perfect hot-weather lunch or dinner, bursting with a garden-full of tomatoes, cucumbers, and a bit of jalapeno. Dine in or grab a quart or pint to-go, and garnish as you’d like. Order gazpacho through our Corporate Sack & Box lunch delivery menu. Get your gazpacho …
Nothing says summer like buttermilk fried chicken, whether you eat it on a picnic blanket in your park or at your kitchen table. A longtime customer asked Chef Scott for Elephants recipe, and he shared it with her. So now we can share it with all of you. Let’s make some fried chicken! Four servings …
We love everything Caprese. Caprese means “of Capri,” as in Capri, the island off the coast of Italy. In its simplest salad form, Caprese consists of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. We use this combination in sandwiches, pasta salads, snack skewers, and even breakfast dishes like omelettes, scrambles and potato hash. This classic combination of …
Thai This Salad On! Our Thai Summer Salad is a vegan and gluten-free treat featuring rice noodles, tofu, vegetables and spices accompanied by peanut and spring roll sauces, for a pick of tastes (or a mix of both). Try this salad at all Elephants locations. Corbett Bistro Dinner Special Try our new dinner special at …
Summers are short; why not celebrate them under a tiny umbrella with a Pain Killer or Eastern Sour? On Sundays all summer at Elephants Deli NW 22nd we are offering our classic Tiki Menu. We have scoured all the old-time Tiki classics for treasures like the Mai Tai and Test Pilot. All of our cocktails …
Check out our instagram to join our weekly giveaway, stay updated on current happenings, and to see more scrumptious pictures! Follow us on Instagram! . . Seasonal Packages Holiday Turkey Dinner (Fall & Winter) . Slider and Taqueria Stations (Spring & Summer) . Oregon Wine Country Menu (Spring …
Elephants Eola-Amity Pinot Noir A classic Oregon Pinot on the nose with ripe red fruit and a core of pure dark cherry, nice acidity and notes of spice, this is a food-friendly Pinot with plenty of structure. This wine was aged in neutral oak barrels then bottled unfiltered. Made by Jeff Katz and Ehren Jordan of …
Elephants 40th Anniversary Party Sip, snack, and stroll while experiencing the best of Elephants in an Italo-French inspired evening on Saturday, June 15th. Épicerie by day, private bistro by night, we’re closing down the store to transform it into a celebratory marketplace of local bites and drinks. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with …
Ayres Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Amazing value in hand-crafted Oregon Pinot Noir. Made by one of our favorite winemakers (and former Elephants employee) Brad McLeroy, this juicy and vibrant red packs loads of red fruit and subtle spice with impeccable balance. You wont find a better Pinot for the price. $22.50
May is blooming! It’s officially patio season. Time to relax with a glass of rosé. New burgers are hitting our grills, and our catering team is busy celebrating graduations and planning weddings. The smell of BBQ is in the air. And there are events aplenty–including a big anniversary bash for Elephants. Settle in with a …
Elephants Delicatessen is proud to sponsor Bake to End Hunger 2019, featuring the best Portland chefs and restaurants to showcase sweet and savory treats–plus beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. You’ll wander around the ballroom, meeting chefs and sampling the small plates. You will also have the opportunity to win cakes and pies to take …
Note: Our May menu specials and soups begin on Monday, May 6th. Fresh Menu Items: Springtime items are popping up on April menus, including two new soups that we haven’t served in years! New menu items include: –Potato leek soup (all locations) –Fisherman’s favorite soup (all locations) –Roast Beef sandwich with grilled onions and blue …
Try this spice-laden twist on the classic chicken and apricot pairing. Elephants Delicatessen Chef/Owner Scott Weaver’s cooking philosophy remains grounded in the basics. “My lifestyle is centered on good food. It’s what makes me happiest. Keep it simple, buy great ingredients and learn proper technique. Know your ingredients, taste everything and develop your taste buds.” …
The cinnamon twist is back! The Cinnamon Twist is back! You can try this sweet flaky pastry at any Elephants location. Love our cheese twists? Then you’ll definitely want to try this new treat from our bakery! A favorite seasonal pizza The Cinnamon Twist is back! You can try this sweet flaky pastry at any …
Plan Your Spring/Summer Catering Event Ready to plan a mouth-watering spring or summer celebration? Our new full-service catering menu is full of fresh seasonal menu items and inspiration for your fully-staffed catered dinners, events, luncheons, and weddings. See what’s cooking on our catering menus! 2019 Wedding Food Trends We Love Wedding food trends are always …
While wedding food trends are always changing, it’s rare that a new trend completely replaces an old one. Rather, each year only adds to the already-incredible roster of big-day ideas that exist, meaning the options available to engaged couples just continues to grow. And that means more choices and even more options for personalization. Food is …
Get the basic nutritional information you need (calories, carbohydrates, cholesterol, sodium, etc.) about your favorite Elephants Delicatessen dishes. We are always adding to our nutritional database. If you need information about a particular item that is not included in our Nutritional Information PDF, please email us.
For nearly four decades, Portlanders have enjoyed our Tomato Orange Soup. People claim it has magical healing powers or that even a taste of it brings back childhood memories. It just tastes like Portland for generations of folks. If you search for the soup on the Internet, you will see that we published the recipe …
Your wedding reception will probably consume the largest portion of your budget as well as set the tone for your big day. You might be asking yourself, if a buffet style meal will save you money? Not necessarily, here are some pros and cons to a few of the most popular catering options available. The …
Dessert buffets are one of our favorite things to create for weddings! Our in-house patisserie and bakery create a wonderful array of bite-sized options, from French macarons to petite lemon tartlets to chocolate truffles. A dessert buffet—on its own or in addition to a wedding cake–is a fun way to offer something sweet for everyone’s …
The “I dos” have been said. It’s time to toast the new couple so everyone makes a beeline to the bar….only to wait in a long line as custom-cocktails are made. Forget the wait: Punch to the rescue! Punch. It was all the rage in the 17th and 18th centuries. (Check out our classic 18th-century-inspired …
If you are looking for an easy way to impress your holiday guests, let Elephants NW 22nd deli department put together a charcuterie board. Our head cheesemonger and Charcutier, Chris Remy, has put together his top picks for a stress free charcuterie board that is guaranteed to impress. Select a few different options, with differing …
This is a healthy go-to soup that everyone can enjoy. It’s protein-packed, gluten-free, and vegetarian or vegan, depending on your garnishes. Indian Spiced Lentil Soup Chef Scott Weaver Elephants Delicatessen Yield: 6 servings/6 cups (1 cup a serving) Cooking time: 15 minutes Ingredients 2 cups dried red lentils 6 cups vegetable stock 1 …
Perfect as the weather gets colder, this maple-tinged autumn sipper will keep you warm watching the leaves fall or snuggle up with you next to the fire. Northern Exposure Food & Beverage Manager Nicholas Doughty Elephants Delicatessen Ingredients 2 ounces Crown Royal whiskey 1/4 ounce Drambuie 1 barspoon Runamok maple syrup 3 dashes …
Feliz Navidad! Keep cozy with this warm wintry drink. Happy Holidays fromt he whole Elephants Herd! Cocoa Caliente 1 ounce Tequila ¾ ounce Harlequin ½ ounce Kahlua 4 ounce whole milk Pinch cayenne, pinch cinnamon 2 tablespoons hot cocoa mix (little elephant icon for “Don’t forget) Don’t forget the Whipped Cream! Add your favorite hot …
Elephants Delicatessen loves the Christmas season. For nearly 40 years, we have been providing Portlanders with everything from entire meals to a little extra gravy. Whatever you need, from morning brunch to delectable desserts, we’ve got you covered. View our and Christmas menu online.
Indulge your friends, family and clients with the best of local, Portland artisan treats and Elephants own housemade favorites, made by scratch since 1979. In addition to housemade favorties like our Artichoke Parmesan Spread, Hazelnut Briittle, and shortbread cookies, we pack out boxes with gourmet selctions from our favorite local makers. View our current gift …
We are no longer taking online orders for Christmas, but we have a lot of items in store at NW 22nd. Looking for something specific? A quiche, pie, side dish, appetizer, or other holiday menu item? Feel free to give us a call at 503.299.6304 to check for availability. PICKUP LOCATIONS: Elephants Delicatessen | …
Lucien Lardy Fleurie ‘Les Roches’ (18.95) This is Cru Beaujolais from Fleurie at an amazing price. Winemaker Lucien Lardy made this without sulphur, producing an elegant Gamay gushing with red berry fruit, ripe tannins and juicy acidity- a perfect food wine that will be at home with everything from Tuesday’s pasta night to your …
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Party Planning Reserve your holiday party by November 11th and receive 10% off your food and beverage order. Just mention our HOLIDAY2018 offer. Ready to plan your holiday celebration? New Fall Menu Items October brings wind and rain to Portland, but it also brings Elephants Delicatessen’s warmest seasonal menu change. Try …
Tuesday, September 18th is Healthy Lunch Day 2018. Elephants Delicatessen is proud to support the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in their quest to make America a healthier, happier place. To encourage people to eat healthy lunches, we are running two promotions. Our corporate sack and box lunch delivery team will be offering 10% off all …
From Portland riverboat cruises and Columbia Gorge getaways to Oregon wine country excursions, we have a menu designed to heighten your sightseeing experiences. Our gourmet meals, picnic packages and beverages (featuring local wine, beer and cider) are sure to please every traveler, and include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Here are a few helpful tips …
Elephants on Corbett is turning 5 this week, and we’re celebrating with $5 cheeseburgers August 6th – 11th. We’ll also have a gift basket raffle and daily Happy Hour demos from 4:00pm-6:00pm, including: 8/6 – Ex Novo Brewing 8/8 – Old Town Brewery 8/10 – PDX Cider *Cheeseburger comes à la carte, without fries. …
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, …
Win a Backyard BBQ for 20! To enter, take a photo of any Elephants-catered meal (from sandwiches at the office to parties at the park) during the month of July. This full-service BBQ includes an onsite chef, set up, clean up and décor! Share a photo of Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #elephantscatering, …
Win a Backyard BBQ for 20! To Enter Take a photo of any Elephants-catered meal (from sandwiches at the office to parties at the park) during the month of July. This full-service BBQ includes on site chef, set up, clean up and décor! Share The photo on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #elephantscatering, …
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 …
The sun once again alights on our shoulders, and no one – anywhere – knows better how to enjoy the long days and pleasant evenings summer brings than Portlanders. The Rose City offers so many ways to capture a season’s worth of cheer in a single day. Whether you want to witness acoustical accomplishments or …
Perhaps the greatest misnomer since the Holy Roman Empire, the “New World” in wine circles refers to places where European colonists imported grapes from the old country in their conquests around the globe. In the southern hemisphere, this phrase refers to Australia and New Zealand, where the English looked to make a brand-new version of …
South of the Alps, long undulating hills extend the length of Italy, soaking up the warm rays of the sun and moist, cool breezes of the Mediterranean. This makes central Italia a veritable Eden for winemakers. Further south, and onto the isle of Sicily, the sun grows ever hotter on its approach to Africa, requiring …
We here at Elephants are proud partners with the Katz family. Their olive oils and vinegars are among the best in the world, and we’ve just received a shipment of their finest. The Chef’s Pick is a blend of organically grown and farmed Frantoio, Leccino, Maurino and Taggiasca olives. The Rock Hill Ranch blends Taggiasca …
Stretching across the southern slopes of Europe’s great mountain range, the wines of northern Italia derive from temperamental and delicate grapes. In the west, single hills grow three classics, ascending to the sun in order of taste and price. In the east, a singular combination of cultures leads to a surprising selection of non-traditional Italian …
We love the rustic country wines of southern France. And this is one of our favorites: Clos Fantine Faugeres ‘Cuvee Tradition’. Dark, herb- and smoke-laced cassis fruit, spicy and grippy tannins, and just enough earth funk to keep things interesting. This is one of the most character-driven wines we’ve had in a while. $21.95 a …
Passover online ordering has now ended – Make sure to join us next year to order your delicious passover meal from Elephants!
From the old guard to the avant-garde, the wines of southern France run the gamut of vinicultural expression. Read on to discover the vast array of oenophilic ecstasy to be found below the Maison line of La France. Bordeaux Perhaps the most famous wine growing region in the world, Bordeaux’s mild climate combines with …
Fall in love with our Valentine’s Day feasts You don’t have to fight the crowds to enjoy a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day. Choose from our four different menu options, and treat your love to a lavish feast. Order online, pick up your meals at our Northwest 22nd Avenue location, and we’ll even recommend a …
February’s wine of the month is OUR wine! This is the fifth vintage of Elephants Cuvée Blanc, made for us by the good folks of Westrey Wine Company. Dave and Amy fermented this from sustainably grown Dundee Hills pinot gris with a dollop of aromatic muscat. This delicious white is packed with apple and pear …
Elephants Catering & Events is proud to be the exclusive caterer for The Atrium at Montgomery Park. Built in 1920, this renovated landmark offers a distinct and modern environment. The Atrium’s urban interior features marble floors and a nine-story glass ceiling, complemented by a panoramic view of Forest Park. It’s an ideal space for non-profit …
Order your Valentine’s Day Feast Elephants has you covered for the most romantic night of the year. Choose from four distinct individual feasts and a plethora of scintillating sweets for your sweetheart. We make it easy for your to make her (or him) swoon. View our menus and place your order. Holiday Catering Offer: Still …
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 …
Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup, Cuvée Saint Agnes The Ravaille brothers’ family, one of our favorite wine makers in the world (and France’s newest AOC), dates back over 13 generations to the Pic Saint Loup. From this rugged landscape their biodynamically grown 40 – 50 year old Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre vines yield a wine of …
Elephants has been providing Portlanders with our classic Thanksgiving dinners for decades! Choose from meal packages featuring Oven Roasted Turkey or Applewood- Smoked Ham with all the trimmings. Or complete your home-cooked meal with a few traditional sides like Green Beans, Cranberry Orange Relish or American Apple Pie. Place your holiday order for pick up …
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We are no longer taking online orders for thanksgiving. But we have plenty of desserts and sides at our NW 22nd and Elephants on SW Corbett locations. Need a sweet potato gratin? You can call us directly at our NW 22nd location to inquire about availability: 503.299.6304 PICKUP Elephants Delicatessen at NW 22nd | 503.299.6304 | 115 …
Don’t let your busy schedule stand between you and a good meal. Let us bring Elephants Delicatessen to you! We’ll deliver right to your office or have your meal ready for pick up from one of our many locations. With no order minimums, you can get lunch just for yourself or for all your coworkers. …
We are pleased to offer a selection of foods through the Williams Sonoma website. Through Williams Sonoma, you can order multiple entrées for delivery anywhere in the U.S. Send Mama Leone’s soup to a homesick Portlander who lives across the country. Or share the gift of comfort food and send a trio of made-from-scratch casseroles. …
A frozen quart of an Elephants Delicatessens classic: a creamy, dreamy tomato soup with a twist of orange. Vegetarian and wheat free.
What’s more lovely than getting a Candlelit Dinner box delivered to your home? It comes with everything you need to warm your loved one’s heart (and fill their belly) Faella pasta Gourmet pasta sauce A hunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano Elephants Cuvée Rouge Two taper candles (to set the mood) Elephants chocolate candy for dessert
This smaller gift box packs big Pacific Northwest flavors, including: Olympia Provisions salami Portland Creamery chèvre Elephants house-made rosemary crackers Freddy Guys hazelnuts
The Snack Time Deluxe is the perfect gift for any food lover! Just the right amount to share with family, friends, and co-workers, too. Enjoy a combination of house-made Elephants favorites and our favorite Pacific Northwest snacks, including: Elephants homemade artichoke-Parmesan spread Elephants gummy candy Elephants Rosemary crackers Elephants fresh-baked seasonal shortbread cookies Mt. Townsend …
This gift box will delight your dinner host. It also make a lovely gift for welcoming someone to their new home! A selection of little luxuries, including: Elephants sea salt caramels Mistral soap Elephants Own tea towel Voluspa mini-candle Compendium notepad This product is available for nationwide shipping if ordered by phone at 503.299.6304.
The ultimate picnic for lovers of Northwest meats and cheese! Our expert cheesemonger has paired two gourmet aged cheeses, two artisan salamis, seasonal dried fruit, olives and nuts that any cheese lover would appreciate, including: Elephants house-made pork rillettes Mt. Townsend Cirrus Beechers Flagship cheddar Portland Creamery chévre Olympia Provisions salami Ritrovo olives Elephants rosemary …
Surprise and thank colleagues with a gift box made for office snacking. Office Treats includes: Kettle Chips Amigos corn chips Elephants house-made spinach dip Elephants fresh guacamole Marcona Almonds Beecher’s Flagship cheddar Elephants rosemary crackers Elephants chocolate candies Elephants gummy candies Elephants house-baked shortbread cookies
The grandest gourmet gift box we offer is THE gift for food lovers. The Extravaganza includes Elephants house-made favorites (plus other products we love), including: Elephants artichoke-Parmesan spread Elephants house-made spinach dip Elephants goat cheese pistachio spread Elephants homemade rosemary crackers Elephants fresh-baked shortbread cookies Elephants fresh-baked chocolate sable cookie Elephants chocolate candies Elephants gummy …
Let us do the cooking! This perennial comfort food classic is ideal for celebrations or condolences. Set the table with these Elephants favorites: Enchilada verde casserole Macaroni and cheese casserole Wild mushroom soup (quart) Chicken Caesar salad (quart) Willamette valley salad (quart) Four big cookies Four pieces of Elephants homemade focaccia bread
Let us do the cooking! This perennial comfort food classic is ideal for celebrations or condolences. Set the table with these Elephants favorites: Lasagna Bolognese casserole Polenta Dolcetta casserole Mama Leone’s soup (quart) Cobb salad (quart) Willamette Valley salad (quart) Four big chocolate chip cookies Four pieces of Elephants homemade focaccia bread
Whether you eat it on a picnic blanket or at your kitchen table, this picnic has everything you need for a movable feast for two, including: Four pieces of fried chicken Fresh fruit salad Elephants classic potato salad Two pieces Elephants fresh-baked focaccia Two Elephants fresh baked brownies Two Dr. Brown’s sodas
Discover your new favorite picnic pairings! Our cheesemonger’s choice of two cheese and charcuterie pairings, plus accoutrements and wine, including: Two gourmet aged cheeses Two artisan salamis Seasonal dried fruit Imported olives Marcona almonds A fresh-baked Elephants ficelle baguette A bottle of white wine
We are pleased to offer a selection of foods through the Williams Sonoma website. Through Williams Sonoma, you can order multiple entrées for delivery anywhere in the U.S. Send Mama Leone’s soup to a homesick Portlander who lives across the country. Or share the gift of comfort food and send a trio of made-from-scratch casseroles. …
Elephants Catering & Events features vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options. We also offer wheat-free catering options, although we are not a certified gluten-free kitchen. We offer appropriate portions and lighter options. All our event signage indicates menu designations clearly – VE/VG/WF/DF. We also indicate common allergens on all our food signage. Our signage also indicates …
We specialize in drop-off catering for any event! Drop-off catering is delivered fully prepared, so we recommend a delivery window as close as possible to meal time. Please note: drop-off catering is limited to our à la carte Standard Catering Menu (not our Full-Service Menu). See our Catering Menus. We cannot guarantee any same-day or last-minute change …
Event Catering Wine-country-inspired wedding? Backyard BBQ grad party? Few caterers can serve large numbers of guests while maintaining our high standards and commitment to from-scratch cooking with quality ingredients. Our full-service catering menu is the primary menu for fully-staffed catered dinners, events, luncheons, and weddings. This menu is designed with a more elegant setting in …
With menu selections that range from “new American comfort food” to the heights of elegance, our core menu is designed to appeal to both the corporate meeting planner and epicurean alike. Our menus translate equally well to the boardroom and ballroom. Elephants menus are à la carte, so each client can create menus to fit …
Your Perfect Union Awaits Planning your wedding day is a deeply personal experience. Every detail is of the utmost importance – from coordinating linens with centerpieces to the placement of hand-crafted wedding mementos. This is especially true when devising a menu you and your guests will love. Whether intimate or grand, Elephants Catering & Events …
You can use Elephants gift cards at all of our retail locations. Gift cards can even be used towards catering services!
What’s New for October New Fall Menu Items October brings Portland wind and rain, but it also brings Elephants Delicatessen’s seasonal menu change, sure to keep you warm and snug. Our shepherd’s pie is back at our brick oven locations, while our grills have started turning out the Uptown Burger with porcini steak sauce – …
Let Elephants Catering & Events create an extraordinary affair for your company! Whether you are planning a meeting, product launch, client-appreciation event, holiday party, or company picnic, our team can manage every aspect of the event. Corporate catering services: Sack and box lunch delivery Drop-off corporate catering Full-service event catering Are you a non-profit or …
Welcome to the Garden Room at Elephants Delicatessen at NW 22nd! Our unique dining space is available for private events seven days a week, including any level of service (from buffets to formal plated dinners) – ideal for family celebrations, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and more. The Garden Room features a retractable roof …
Whether you’re planning a wedding, family gathering, business meeting, all-day corporate retreat – or any special celebration – we look forward to serving you and your guests! The Corbett Room features 1740 square feet of event space featuring beautiful hardwood floors, two Juliet balconies, custom-made dividing doors for smaller events, and access to a multilevel …
Location – as they say – is everything! Go beyond the ordinary and dazzle your guests with a unique experience at one of these recommended venues. Elephants Catering & Events has earned our place as a Preferred Caterer at venues across Portland and SW Washington, into the heart of wine country and throughout the Columbia …
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 …
New Fall Menu Items Are you ready for fall? We sure are. Our menus take a rustic turn this September, with the addition of classics like a Wild Mushroom Pizza. This savory pie combines a ragoût of local mushrooms with caramelized onions, roasted garlic, crème fraiche, salt and pepper on our hand-tossed dough. View our …
Elephants Delicatessen offers great local foods from scratch every day, and much of that food is prepared (cooked and baked) at our SE Portland Central Kitchen. Here you’ll find Elephants Catering, Sack Lunch Delivery, and our Corporate Offices. Our kitchen also serves as a convenient pick-up option for Catering & Sack Lunch orders. Learn more …
HOW TO JOIN THE HERD Thank you for your interest in working with Elephants Delicatessen. Please apply for open positions online, via the links provided with each job description. Diversity and Inclusion Here at Elephants, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Read our Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Elephants Delicatessen gives back to the Portland community through volunteerism and donations to non-profits and community events throughout the year. We recognize our reliance on one another and work hard to extend our support to a variety of organizations each year. Please use the following guidelines to help us consider your organization or event: Please …
What is a B Corporation? Elephants Delicatessen has long been a leader in sustainable business practices and is proud to be a certified B Corporation. This certification means that Elephants voluntarily meets a higher standard of transparency, accountability, and performance, using the power of business to solve social and economic problems. We became a B …
When Elephants Delicatessen was founded, there were no specialty food stores in Portland – in fact, there were very few in the whole country. Elephants Delicatessen became a pioneer in gourmet innovations. We were the first to offer Portlanders fresh pasta, pesto sauce, chocolate truffles, cheeses from around the world, fresh-squeezed orange juice, homemade bread, …
A new Flying Elephants takes flight The latest addition to our Elephants herd, located in the historic Montgomery Park building, will offer all of your Flying Elephants favorites, plus onsite catering from Elephants Catering & Events. Taking flight soon! August Wine of the Month August’s hot weather will invariably shift into fifth gear, but we …
Kermit Lynch Rosé Wine Dinner Elephants Delicatessen is proud to once again to play host to our friends from Kermit Lynch Wine Merchants. Brandon Wright and Anthony Lynch will be featuring luscious rosé wines from throughout France, paired with executive chef Scott Weaver’s choice courses. See the five-course menu and make reservations. Tiki Sundays at …
Friday Wine and Cheese Tastings at NW 22nd Every Friday our wine buyer and cheesemonger will offer a wine and cheese that are divine together. Relax and enjoy the free tasting. You can also pick up some wine and cheese to take home for weekend picnicking! RSVP at Eventbrite June wine pick: Folk Machine “White Light” …
Time to redecorate! Our Annual Warehouse Sale is here While Elephants Delicatessen is renowned for our beautiful selection of housewares and gifts, we aren’t noted for putting them on sale. That all changes during our annual Warehouse Sale, on May 17th to 19th from 10am to 7pm. Our famous collection of linens, glassware, ceramics, candles, …
New Spring Menu Items Our grills are already itchin’ for summer. Catch our new chicken sandwiches. There’s the straight-up Fried Chicken Sandwich, a buttermilk-fried breast with pickles and ranch dip on our fresh-baked bun, or the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, a delicious breast served on focaccia with Frank’s RedHot. If you prefer a less meaty alternative, …
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New Rewards program: Thanx! Elephants celebrates the old country for an entire week leading up to the day of days. All of our stores feature Bangers and Mash – a lunch special for $8.95 at our Flying locations (Fox Tower, Elephants in the Park, South Waterfront, and PDX), and a dinner special in-store or to …
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 …
Annual Spanish Paella Dinner For years Elephants Delicatessen’s annual Spanish Wine and Paella dinner has been one of our most popular winemakers dinner and we this year’s dinner will be no different. Join us Thursday, January 26th in the NW 22nd Garden Room. Executive Chef Scott Weaver will be preparing his famous paella in front …
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 …
Celebrate the season with world class holiday ales, from local favorites and rare bottles. Share with friends and family or add to your holiday cellar for a festive treat come next holiday season! Innis & Gunn Rum Cask Oak Aged-This is a limited edition of their flagship Wee Heavy. Aged in rum oak barrels this …
Portlanders are becoming big fans of apéritifs–appetite-whetting refreshments to sip with a plate of appetizers as you ease into your evening. Perfect for holiday celebrations, apéritifs are usually a mix of wine, spirits, herbs, and spices. Lighter than cocktails and easy to pair with food, they have the added value of stoking the appetite and, …
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 …
Spanish Wine and Paella Dinner January 26th, 2017 6:30 – 9:30pm To make your reservation, give us a call at (503) 299-6304. Download a PDF of the menu. Tapas Tortilla Espanola with Roasted Pepper Spread Eggplant Rolls with Feta Bacalao & Jamon Paired with Isaac Fernandez ‘Biutiful’ Cava Brut Rosé Second Course Poncho Bean Soup …
Australian Wine Dinner This month’s dinner highlights selections from the land down under. Our head chef Scott Weaver paired a five-course dinner with acclaimed varietals from Australia. Join us Thursday, September 22nd at 6:30 pm in the NW 22nd Garden Room. Don’t miss out on wines from the Outback! Reservations are required and seating is …
Let us make Father’s Day gift giving easier with these picks. 1.) Craft Beer– There is no better way to enjoy a beer than to share one with your Dad. With a wide selection of local craft beers and international favorites the hardest part will be choosing just one! 2.) Mistral Men’s Bar Soap Collection– …
Did you know that Oregon has 18 approved winegrowing regions with more than 600 wineries, 900 vineyards producing 72 varieties of grapes? In celebration of all that wine join Elephants by having a glass for Oregon Wine Month with a bounty of varietals from producers across the state. So, whether you’re a wine enthusiast or …
ICE CREAM & BEER SOCIAL & TOY DRIVE December 8th 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm At both our Corbett and NW22nd locations Bring a new unwrapped gift to Elephants and we’ll give you a free ice cream float or beer float. This is your chance to try Salted Caramel Brownie Brown Ale, a beer and ice cream …
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 …
Please join us for a four-course Champagne dinner on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Elephants Executive Chef Scott Weaver has developed a five-course course meal to highlight small-producer grower Champagne selections. $85 per person. Reservations are required. Call 503-299-6304 for reservations. 1st Course Triple Crème Cheese Tasting Paired with Marie Courtin, Resonance Extra Brut 2nd Course …
Join us as we usher in fall with a cider dinner with 2 Towns Cider Dinner on Thursday, October 29 th 2015, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Download a PDF of our menu. Our gluten- (or wheat)-free menu* is as follows: Cheese Course Cheeesemonger’s Choice The Bright Cider (Hard Apple Cider) Clean and crisp, The BrightCider …
Becoming a B Corp: A letter from our CEO Greetings and Good News, Herd! As most of you may already know, Elephants Delicatessen has been in the process of becoming a Certified B Corporation for over two years. It has been an edifying and humbling endeavor, one that recognizes our achievements in sustainable practices, establishes …
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 …
Buon Appetito, indeed! The next best thing to dinner at a Sicilian grandmother’s house? Our six-course wine dinner featuring the classic cuisine and wines of Sicily. The windows of the Garden Room were open, and the lanterns swayed inthe breeze. the sunlight was still streaming in. What an amazing day to share a meal together! …
This Pitch Dark Chocolate tasting has all the complexity of a wine tasting. Chuno, Nicalizo, Rugoso. Bean by bean, we begin to understand the singular characteristics of single-origin, single-variety cocoa beans. Some beans are smoky. Some fruity. Wait…this one has a hint of…is that banana in the background? And that is what Pitch Dark Chocolate …
The buzz of Oregon honeybees is growing dimmer by the day. Honey bees have been disappearing from Oregon at an alarming rate. You might know that bees pollinate our crops and give us honey. But there’s so much more to these pollinators. We have bees to thank for so many of our favorite foods: from …
Join Elephants Deli in welcoming Martin Coscia of Bodegas Colomé and Amalaya for a four-course Argentine winemaker’s dinner on Feb. 18th, fireside in the Garden Room at NW 22nd. 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Call 503.299.6304 for reservations! $59 per person. Includes all wine pairings; gratuity not included. VERY LIMITED SEATING. MENU Beef Picadillo Empanada …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The United States was one of the largest producers of caviar until overfishing in the 1800’s endangered sturgeon populations and halted domestic production. Since 1978, the founders of Tsar Nicoulai have worked to restore the industry while alleviating pressure on wild sturgeon populations, much to the delight of chefs worldwide. Here’s a fun fact! Caviar …
Le Jacquard Francais Trunk Show Ambassador of luxury textiles in the finest homes since 1888 An exclusive for our customers! We are giving a limited time offer of 20% off in-stock and special order linens during the trunk show. This is your chance to see exclusive linens and take advantage of special pricing before these …
Enjoy beer from Burnside Brewing, paired with a four-course meal prepared by Elephants Executive Chef Scott Weaver Thursday October 23rd, 2014 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm $40 per guest. Very limited seating. Reserve your seat by calling (503) 299-6304 First Course Pork rillette tarts with pear butter Crostini with house-made ricotta, pine nuts & …
A briny blue cheese with a smoky black tea? A fresh chevre with a fruity hibiscus blend? Turn over a new leaf and try pairing your favorite cheese with a cup of tea. Here are six sensational pairings, selected by Elephants cheese buyer Chris Remy and master tea maker Steven Smith of Smith Teamaker. Mt. …
Elephants is known for food. And our flagship location is jam-packed with glorious specialty foods. But our employees are truly what make Elephants unique and they are passionate about what we make and sell. You could say we have specialty employees. Here, some of our NW 22nd team members share their favorites: Frankie Breaid …
Keep your eyes on the skies in October! We will be sending our Elephant signal into the air to announce our new location, Flying Elephants at South Waterfront. It won’t be an elebird or a pachyderm plane, but it will be flying high. Located in the newly built Collaborative Life Sciences Building, the newest addition …
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 …
February’s wine dinner was such a pleasure. We made new friends and welcomed familiar faces. Nick really loved sharing his wine knowledge, and we helped celebrate a birthday! Thank you to all of our guests for an evening of warmth and merriment. This month we are excited to welcome the always knowledgable and hillarious Garret …
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 …
Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the most popular cheeses in the world. Listen as Elephants lead cheesemonger tells us more about this delicious aged cheese.
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