SPECIALS & EVENTS
Bakeshop
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Kim Boyce's whole-grain bakery has a number of specials available for the holiday weekend, including burnt Basque cheesecake, ham and cheese quiche, summer fruit pie, and raspberry rhubarb pie. Pre-orders close at 9 am on Friday and reopen at noon on Sunday.
Rose City Park
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Bob's Red Mill
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Bob's Red Mill, that stalwart champion of whole grain foods, has you covered for a fun and frugal pre-Fourth of July celebration
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at their free barbecue on Sunday. Enjoy $5 burgers, shaved ice, and popcorn while grooving to live tunes from the top 40 cover band Hans & the Wanted. Expect wholesome games galore, including a watermelon eating contest, and peep some retro classic cars. While you're at it, stock up on all things Bob's at the Whole Grain Store, which is also home to a restaurant and bakery.
Milwaukie
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Doe Donuts
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Strawberry and basil are a superlative summer combination, and the acclaimed vegan donut shop is uniting the two flavors in its new strawberry basil-filled flavor, which features Oregon strawberries, basil-infused strawberry jam, and a dusting of powdered sugar. The special will be available in stores only from July 3-4, so grab them while you can.
Hollywood
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Gluten Free Gem Bakery
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Gluten-free eaters need not be left out of the festivities: This family-run bakery is slinging cherry crumb streusel pies and vegan strawberry rhubarb streusel pies. Pre-orders for July 2-4 close tonight at midnight.
Lloyd District
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P's and Q's Market
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The specialty neighborhood grocer is throwing a down-home, Louisiana-style crawfish boil
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for the Fourth of July. Prepare to get messy and dig into a slew of crawfish, shrimp, andouille sausage, potatoes, and corn. The event will also feature drink specials and live music from the acoustic American roots ensemble Blue Flags & Black Grass.
Woodlawn
Dine-in
Pelican Brewery
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Want to take a getaway to the coast for the holiday? Pelican Brewing's newest Siletz Bay brewpub in Lincoln City will host a deck party
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with a prime view of the fireworks. Lounge on the spacious patio, sip crisp beverages like Sunrise Surfer Blonde Ale and Sparkle Hops (a non-alcoholic sparkling hops water), and enjoy a menu of barbecue and crab boils.
Lincoln City
Dine-in
Portland Spirit
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What better way to take in pyrotechnic displays than on a cruise on the Willamette River
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? Your evening includes a dinner with bread, salad, and a choice of entrée, and a dessert, plus a private candlelit table, live piano music, and historical narration.
Downtown
Dine-in
MARKETS
Gartner's Country Meat Market
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Stop by this German-style meat emporium to stock up on marinated meat, sausages, rubs and seasonings, sides, and more. Gartner's also offers fuss-free online ordering and curbside pickup.
Cully
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The Meating Place
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The nearly five-decade-old west side butcher shop will be closed July 3-4, so be sure to pick up all of your barbecue essentials, from hamburger patties to elk and jalapeño brats to ready-to-grill kebabs, this weekend.
Hillsboro
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Otto's Sausage Kitchen and Meat Market
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Otto's encourages ordering ahead before getting your grill on; the shop will be closed July 4-5. We recommend the family-owned market's grill packs, which include a variety of old-fashioned wieners, smoked pork links, bockwurst, chicken sausages, Cajun andouille, and a package of pepperoni sticks (handy for pre-barbeque snacking).
Woodstock
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