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Eaterpdx has the scoop ya’ll!

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:34:06 +0000

Okay, who hasn’t checked out the great food-news site, EaterPDX? Well, you should, because they are the first to write about our awesome new place, Ford Food + Drink. See their writeup HERE…see the FF+D website HERE. We will be open by the end of August…stay tuned for details about the big opening party!

Rachael Ray gives props to The Don!

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:06:56 +0000

“The Don” egg sandwich is praised in this month’s issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray as one of the best egg sandwiches in the country! The article’s not available online–so go pick up a copy and check out the “Eat & Run” column. The Don is served on our housemade potato focaccia bread, with mushrooms, onions and feta right in the eggs; it’s topped off with avocado, tomato, basil, and Italian sausage. This delicious combination was suggested by our friend and employee, Portland’s own Don of Division Street–who just happens to have a new record coming out! Check out his website HERE.

Bites for Rights!

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:21:52 +0000

Come on down to the Detour this Thursday–we’re participating in Bites for Rights, which means a portion of our sales will be donated to Basic Rights Oregon. Click HERE to see their cool website.

Summer is finally here!

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:23:56 +0000

Hey folks, just want to let you all know that we are taking a break from the monthly family dinners for the summer. We’re concentrating on getting our new place, Ford Food & Drink, up and running. More on that later–click HERE to see the preliminary website. Family dinners will be back in September!

May Family Dinner–all vegan!

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 00:08:03 +0000

We’ve had many requests for an all-vegan family dinner, so voila! The menu this month will include green olive ciabatta, fava bean soup, quinoa salad, spring vegetable crostatas, and our absolutely heavenly vegan chocolate mousse. The price is only $30; this includes wine and gratuity. This one is going to sell out quick, so don’t delay–make your reservations now! Just email us at info@detourcafe.com.

Two great reasons to come see us this week

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:20:20 +0000

On Thursday, April 29, we’re participating in a great event called Dining Out For Life. This is an annual event where restaurants donate a portion of the day’s sales to the Partnership Project and the HIV Day Center, both of which provide vital programs and services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Come eat at the Detour on Thursday to help support these folks–it’s a great cause!

And on the very next day, it’s April Family Dinner, Friday April 30! This month’s theme is “Famous Alice”. The meal will include recipes by Alice Waters and Alice B. Toklas. (No “funny” brownies, but we will have a chicken dish that, Ms. Toklas wrote, dates back to the 17th century.) Only $30 will buy you a beautiful four course meal, including wine and gratuity…but remember, reservations are required. Email us at info@detourcafe.com if you would like to save a seat.

April is the busiest month

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:05:58 +0000

There’s so much happening this month, folks! The most important event is not at the cafe–it’s at the very excellent Laurelthirst Public House on Saturday evening, April 10. Our mascot, Dylan the Dog, is very ill and the music community of Portland is coming together to perform a benefit show for her. Aptly, these great musicians will be performing Bob Dylan songs, because, you know, Bob Dylan was named after Dylan the Dog. Or something like that. If you love the Detour, dogs, Bob Dylan, or all of the above, join us at this great event!

Also this month: we’re participating in a great event called Dining Out For Life. This is an annual event where restaurants donate a portion of the day’s sales to the HIV Day Center, which provides vital programs and services for people living with HIV/AIDS. This special day is Thursday, April 29. Come eat at the Detour on this day to help support these folks–it’s a great cause!

Last but not least, it’s April Family Dinner, Friday April 30! This month’s theme is “Famous Alice”. Why? While brainstorming, we just kept thinking of people named Alice…Alice Waters….Alice Coltrane…and wouldn’t you know, April 30 happens to be Alice B. Toklas‘ birthday. So, this month’s menu will be an homage to the cafe part of Alice Waters’ famous Chez Panisse. Only $30 will buy you a beautiful four course meal, including wine and gratuity…but remember, reservations are required. Email us at info@detourcafe.com if you would like to save a seat.

March Family Dinner: Friday, March 26

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:19:57 +0000

Spring is here, and we’re so excited to have more choices from the local farms every week. We plan to include as much locally grown produce as possible in this month’s family dinner. It’ll be an Italian theme: Tuscan white bean soup, Caesar salad, spring vegetable lasagna, and our famous red wine ice cream. The dinner is on Friday, March 26 at 7pm, and reservations are required. You can make reservations by calling the cafe at 503.234.7499, or by email at info@detourcafe.com….or in person, next time you’re in for breakfast or lunch!

It’s our ninth anniversary!

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:45:21 +0000

We just want to thank everyone who has ever eaten at the Detour, or encouraged us from afar. We are so thankful to be starting our tenth year of business today! The secret ingredient is still love.

February Family Dinner is coming up!

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:54:54 +0000

It’s a short month–don’t forget to make your reservations for the February dinner. This month’s theme is food from the menu of Shopsin’s Restaurant in New York. Shopsin’s was the subject of an amazing essay by Calvin Trillin in the New Yorker, then a documentary (called “I Like Killing Flies”), and a fantastic cookbook called “Eat Me: the Food and Philosophy of Kenny Shopsin”. Click here to see their incredible menu; click here to see a video of Kenny making his famous mac’n'cheese pancakes.