Ristretto's Chef Tasting Series; Party Pics from Hooters

LOWER BURNSIDE— Ristretto Roasters's new-ish Couch flagship location will launch a monthly pop-up "Chef's Series" starting this Wednesday, November 13. Each event — on the second Wednesday of every month — will feature a different guest chef/tasting featuring speciality cocktails, drink specials, and food. This Wednesday's event will bring an oyster raw bar by Newman's Fish Market with $1 oysters and coffee champagne cocktails; future events will feature partnerships with Burnside Brewing and Cheese Bar. More information here. [EaterWire]

JANTZEN BEACH— The Oregonian's cameras were on-hand for the middle-school football team party at Hooters that got a Corbett coach fired. Per the O: "Hooters stepped in and said they'd pay for the party, donate $1,000 to the Corbett Middle School sports program and contribute 20 percent of store revenues on Saturday as well." [OregonLive]

NORTHEAST— Yakuza has crowned Sunday evenings service industry night, with specials available to those with a valid OLCC or food handler's card. More information here. [EaterWire]