Pastaworks' 30th Anniversary; Dim Sum at Pix Patisserie

HAWTHORNE/NW ALPHABET DISTRICT— Artisan market Pastaworks celebrates an impressive 30th anniversary with a weekend's worth of tastings, samples, and giveaways at both its SE Hawthorne and NW 21st locations. This evening, expect tastings by Alma Chocolate and Pearl Bakery (Hawthorne) and Little T American Baker and Pearl Chocolate (NW), and throughout the weekend, Extracto Coffee Roasters, Bees & Beans, and Fino en Fondo are among the artisans passing by. Also on-tap: discounts on all wine bottles over $30. See the full line-up here. [EaterWire]

E. BURNSIDE— Pix Patisserie will host another one of its recurring "Dim Sum Yum Yum" events on Monday, September 30, featuring dim-sum style service and appropriately size pastry portions (served with beverage pairings). According to Cheryl Wakerhauser, the macaronut is among the desserts on offer. [EaterWire]

NORTH PORTLAND— The artsy folks at Disjecta have inserted a culinary component in this year's lineup, and the first "EAT | ART @ DISJECTA" event is slated for this Monday, September 30. Imperial chef Doug Adams will pop-up a 30-seat dinner inside the Disjecta's subject, answer, countersubject installation. Tickets are $100 and available here. [EaterWire]

Old-school photo of Pastaworks courtesy Facebook