Holdfast's Movie Night; NWIPA's Second Anniversary

DOWNTOWN— Holdfast Dining's chef duo Will Preisch and Joel Stocks will throw their first-ever "Holdfast at the Movies" event later this month, combining a film screening and cocktail party. The event, slated for August 25 at the Ace Hotel's Cleaners event space, will feature cocktails, passed-around "finger foods," and the Holdfast team's "favorite, less-known food movies and clips." Tickets are $35 including two drinks and all snacks; more information and tickets available here. [EaterWire]

FOSTER/POWELL— Beer and oyster bar NWIPA will celebrate its second anniversary this Saturday, August 9 with an all-day party. At noon, the bar will start pouring all beers currently on its taplist for $2 each, then roll out special kegs throughout the day. The Kuza Burger cart will also be parked outside, for essential burger and oyster pairings. More information here. [EaterWire]

MEALS ON WHEELS— Andy Ricker's Pok Pok announced yesterday it's launched a Portland-area food truck: Sadly, it's for catering purposes only, but now it's possible to have Pok Pok roll up to your house, if necessary. [EaterWire]

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