D-Street Noshery | Portland | Food Trucks [Video]

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A whimsical introduction to a popular Food Noshery here in Portland, this is a single, continuous shot, which I edited with music, sound FX, graphic overlays, fast-forwards and freeze-frames.

This is the third of three takes we filmed the afternoon of June 2nd, 2011. The original, unedited footage is 4:30:04. I shot the video with my Droid™ phone (Droid™ Does. Just sayin’), and edited with iMovie 11.

In the video, we meet many of the charming D-Street gang:

Brian from Captured by Porches Brewing; Ashley from The Pie Spot; Gus from Awesome Cone; Dave from Oregon Ice Works; Adam from Fuego de Lotus; Fernanda from Samba Shack; Brian and Shannon (well, her hands, at least!) from Slice Brick Oven Pizza; Herb from Herb’s Mac & Cheese and; Lindsey from Koi Fusion.

Cupping at Kobos Coffee | NW Portland

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Kobos Coffee Portland Restaurant
Kobos Coffee

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of experiencing my first “Coffee Cupping” at Kobos Coffee in Portland. The “practice of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee,” (Wiki) Coffee Cupping is a professional practice, generally done by professionals known as “Master Tasters”.

The friendly Master Tasters at Kobos Coffee – including co-owner Brian Dibble, his son Kevin and venerable Coffee expert Ed Menashe – are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all things Coffee. Excitement caused by the ritualistic act of Cupping transcends caffeine intoxication; this is an experience!

Kobos Coffee NW Portland Restaurant
Kobos Coffee in NW Portland

I won’t reveal the entire affair, as Coffee Cupping truly should be experienced in person, but the Kobos aficionados lay out an impressive (immersive!) spread, and clearly enjoy themselves… even with a Noobie like me.

Coffee Cupping at Kobos Coffee in NW Portland restaurant
Coffee Cupping at Kobos Coffee in NW PDX

Founded in 1973 by David and Susan Kobos, Kobos Coffee has enjoyed a long and fascinating history in regional Roasting and community involvement. Kobos’ staff really is a family, one who clearly love each other, coffee… and Portland. Guests are invited to visit the retail store at 2355 NW Vaughn, or stop by the Market Street shop (200 SW Market). I visited their NW Vaughn location, and enjoyed shopping their high-end kitchen and coffee wares.

From institutional food service and Private Label roasting to wholesale services, Kobos Coffee encompasses nearly the entire gamut of caffeinating Portlanders and all Pacific Northwesterners. One may enjoy Kobos Coffee at Hawthorne Street Café, at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center, or hundreds of other local destinations.

I encourage one and all to experience this exquisitely roasted coffee, and (if you’re so inclined) consider requesting your own Coffee Cupping. I guarantee it is a Foodie experience you won’t forget. Visit:

Kobos Coffee NW Vaughn (Google Maps)
2355 NW Vaughn Street
Portland OR 97210
(503) 222-2302

OR:

Kobos Coffee Market Street (Google Maps)
200 SW Market Street
Portland OR 97201
(503) 221-0418

OR visit Kobos Coffee online: Web site | Twitter | Facebook

Special thanks to Kevin, Brian and Ed for a unique and lovely experience. I am a fan for life.