Our thanks to Rod Hill and KGW for checking out the NE 30th & Killingsworth Block Party last night. Watch Rod’s live interview with Dayna here.
View video here.
Block Party Review.
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Block Party: NE 30th & Killingsworth
Monday, September 12th 6 – 9pm
Northeast 30th & Killingsworth
Enjoy delicious FREE FOOD from your favorite Northeast Portland restaurants:
Yakuza / DOC / Autentica / Cocotte / Extracto
Plus special events at neighborhood shops including:
Studio Thirty Salon / Roots Salon / Hail Mary / Half Pint Vintage / Red Fox Vintage / The People’s Yoga
New this year – outdoor LIVE MUSIC by Christopher Neil Young & Los Sanchos, Left Coast Country, and Purse Candy Music
Food, drink, fun and good friends. Cash encouraged. See you there!
As seen on portlandmercury.com
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Shit People Steal: Yakuza edition.
From PDX Eater:
On this edition of Shit People Steal,Yakuza manager Kyle Lovell recounts one particularly bizarre bathroom heist at the swank NE Japanese spot:
“Who would dare steal from the Yakuza? One would think, not many people. Yet good ol’ PDX will always provide a rebel or two, especially after a night of drinking sake. A set of chopsticks here, a glass there, all things to be expected. Yet, the most coveted item Yakuza has to offer and the most frequently stolen item? …
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Yakuza vs. Autentica Smackdown… A Sake Battle
Yakuza and Authentica cordially invite you to the ultimate sake and food pairing challenge. Join the chefs from two of your favorite neighborhood restaurants as they pair Momokawa Organic Junmai Ginjo sake with dishes from two very diverse cuisines – Modern Japanese and deeply rooted, classic Mexican fare.
The Chefs: Chef David Gaspar de Alba of Yakuza Lounge vs. Chef Oswaldo Bibiano of Autentica
When: This Thursday (tomorrow!) 8/4 at 6pm sharp
Where: Yakuza Lounge, 5411 NE 30th @ Killingsworth
Who: Open to everyone! Dishes prepared by both chefs in the challenge will be available at both Yakuza Lounge and Autentica as the special for the remainder of the evening.
Chef David Gaspar de Alba of Yakuza Lounge
Chef David Gaspar de Alba was born in El Paso, Texas, where the heat and vibrant community gave him a solid basis for the love for spice and flavor in his life. While Chef David holds western Texas near and dear to his heart, food culture brought him to Portland. From the rich Kobe tartare, to succulent duck, all the way to delicate sashimi, Chef David has a hand in the wealth of ingredients at Yakuza. Inspired by the Japanese izakaya concept, Yakuza is a true food-lover’s bar offering exceptional drinks and signature dishes best shared with friends.
Chef Oswaldo Bibiano of Autentica
Autentica was created through a combination of traditional cooking in Chef Oswaldo Bibiano’s hometown of Guerrero, Mexico, and the appreciation for fine dining he developed while cooking in some of Portland’s most distinguished restaurants. Autentica chooses the freshest ingredients from local farms whenever possible and the menu reflect the changing seasons but keeps its roots firmly planted in traditional Mexican cuisine.
This challenge was originally inspired by a tweet from Yakuza Lounge asking for a smackdown on the best possible pairing with saké. Our thanks to Chef Oswaldo for stepping up!
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Thrillist.com: Yakuza’s Great Burger Gets Greater
Boasting an overlooked back patio/ garden and a secret rock-lined soaking tub, Yakuza’s Asian-inspired paradise just unleashed their only-for-Thrillisters “Tripe B”, an already-awesome burger augmented with bone marrow aioli, Tillamook white cheddar, and crisp tempura pork belly, which sounds great, as long as it refers to sex with T-Boz, and not DMX or Nas.
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Fathers Day!
BEER, BURGERS, SUSHI & A SHAVE
Celebrate Father’s Day at Yakuza with our special Father’s Day Menu. Choose any 3 plates plus the drink of your choice then lather up for a straight-edge shave courtesy of Rooks Barbershop OR a 15 minute chair massage. Boldly indulge in a soak in Yakuza’s secret outdoor hot tub. Childcare’s included, all for just $65. Or choose dinner and a drink only for $35.
Kids order from the 1-2-3 Kids Menu then head upstairs to play. Ladies, lovelies and significant others enjoy the regular Yakuza dinner and drinks menu.
Sunday June 19 from 5pm – close
RSVP by 5/17 a must for childcare, shave and massage!
RSVP info@yakuzalounge.com Reservations www.yakuzalounge.com.
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Willamette Week : Dining Month Portland Returns
In life, you often get what you pay for; when it comes to dining out, a top-notch meal often concludes with a high-price bill. June, however, offers a break from this depressingly traditional economic theory. For the entire month, diners can enjoy three-course meals from some of Portland’s most celebrated restaurants.
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Portland Dining Month Lineup
EaterPDX features Yakuza in their June Dining Month coverage. We’ll be serving 3 courses for just $25 the whole month of June.
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All-day Ramen Party
Boke Bowl is headed back to Northeast Portland! The top-notch staff at The Yakuza Lounge has invited us to spend the holiday slinging our snacks out of their swank digs at 30th and NE Killingsworth.
Yakuza has a fantastic back patio perfect for hanging out with a Sugar Snap, a Pink Pepper, or a Beet Martini, and, of course, a bowl of ramen and some steam buns.
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Read more here
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