Event Planning

John Gorham will premiere his anticipated Pearl restaurant Mediterranean Exploration Company as part of a Portland Food Adventures event: The "first-ever" dinner at the restaurant will take place on July 9, promising multiple courses with drink pairings. Meanwhile, a look at the restaurant's Facebook page reveals some potential dishes: salmon crudo with roasted eggplant and tahini, plus fried chicken with Aleppo pepper and honey. [EaterWire]