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SOUTHEAST: Portland's most famous forager, Castagna chef Matt Lightner, welcomes a guest foraging friend for a one-night-only excursion and dinner. Blogger Hank Shaw (who recently published his first book, Hunt, Gather, Cook: Finding the Forgotten Feast) will join Lightner on a foraging trip June 25, with a special multi-course "Feast of Foraged Foods" scheduled for June 26 at the restaurant. The $75 reservation, available through the Portland Culinary Alliance, includes wine pairings and will feature a menu constructed of fresh-plucked ingredients. [EaterWire]
PEARL DISTRICT: Popular lunch spot Lovejoy Bakers has announced extended dinner hours for the summer, with new menu items like a charcuterie board and the spot's first-ever burger. For the rest of the summer, the spot will be open until 8pm nightly. [EaterWire]
STUMPTOWNGATE2011: Another roaster has come forward to WWeek, further confirming its earlier report that TSG Partners has purchased a 90% ownership stake in Stumptown. [WW]
Image of Castagna greens courtesy Facebook
