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ALBERTA: Yet another spot has offered its space to the fire-displaced folks of Aviary: Alberta's Cork bottle shop will host the trio of chefs Sarah Pliner, Jasper Shen, and Kat Whitehead for a special pairing dinner on August 11. The five-course dinner will feature a collaborative pairing effort by Cork's Darryl Joannides and Aviary's sommelier/GM Leah Moorhead, and the $80 reservation is inclusive of food, wine, and gratuity. Reservations available by calling Cork. [EaterWire]
SE/BROOKLYN: A quick update regarding Tastebud's month-long, temporary shutter of its dining room: A note on the spot's official website says the dining room will be closed through August now, as well. [EaterWire]
ALBERTA: Food Carts Portland reports that Sip, the juice/smoothie cart outside SE's People's Co-op, has opened a second location on NE Alberta, in the vicinity of Pine State Biscuits. [Facebook via FCP]
Image of Cork courtesy Laura N. via Yelp