Meg Cotner
Writer, Editor, Strategist
Lifestyle writer, blogger, editor: food, drink, restaurants. Portland, OR & Queens, NY. Social media content; proofreading & copyediting for publishers, websites, brands, creatives, & nonprofits.
PROJECTS
portlandpiano.org
Yekwon Sunwoo Plays Portland: An Audience Perspective
This past weekend brought the start of the 2017/18 SOLO Series presented by Portland Piano International, and we were thrilled to welcome Cliburn Gold winner Yekwon Sunwoo to the Lincoln Hall stage for two incredible performances. It was a privilege – and a relief – to take a break from the current state of the world, having a chance to replenish the mind and soul with beautiful music.
weheartastoria.com
New Greek Restaurant Akrotiri to Open on 30th Avenue
A new Greek restaurant is opening up on 30th Avenue in the old Plaza Lounge space—Thursday, March 15 will be Akrotiri’s first day of service with a seafood- and fish-focused menu. Greek wines will also be a major feature here.
weheartastoria.com
The Happie House Opens in Astoria
A new yoga and wellness space is opening in Astoria called The Happie House. More than just a place to get your Downward Facing Dog on, they aim to “create a healthy, educated, socially connected, and empowered society.” They believe real change comes from healing ourselves, which involves pushing oneself to better oneself, sometimes in an uncomfortable direction.
bestversionmedia.com
It Started With Dogs: Get to Know Lyndsay Levy and Denny Schuler
An interview with Portland neighbors Lyndsay Levy and Denny Schuler who have lived in the West Hills for over a decade and a half. Lyndsay is a jewelry creator; Denny designs and works on furniture and products.
bestversionmedia.com
Tasha Miller - Music is Her Constant in the Hills of Portland
In September’s feature story, Ginger Burke mentioned “local singer and Hillside neighbor Tasha Miller,” who sang at the celebration of their beloved mailman Dave’s retirement party. She also created, planned, and marketed the event in its entirety. We took some time to get to know Tasha and are delighted to bring her colorful, moving, and fascinating story to you this month.
weheartastoria.com
Get To Know the Iconic Akari at The Noguchi Museum
Akari is one of Isamu Noguchi’s most well-known creations. You’ve no doubt seen them, these lightweight, collapsible paper lanterns often built as spheres, though they also take the form of pyramids, cubes, and other 3D shapes. Right now The Noguchi Museum has two entire exhibits on the second floor dedicated to the Akari—the primary exhibit is Akari: Sculpture by Other Means with the companion exhibit Akari Unfolded: A Collection by YMER&MALTA.
bridgetownbites.com
Good Times at SheBrew 2018
The fourth annual SheBrew, a beer, cider, and mead festival that features female-identifying brewers, took place in Portland, Ore on Saturday, March 3. One aspect of the event was to support the work of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC).
bridgetownbites.com
Salt, Fire & Time To Close This Month
Salt, Fire & Time/Broth Bar (115 NE 6th Avenue) is set to close on March 24, after 10 years in the business.
weheartastoria.com
DiWine Launches New Brunch Menu in March
Our friends from DiWine Restaurant & Wine Bar—they specialize in a blend of French, Italian and New American cuisine—emailed us to let us know that they are launching a new brunch menu this weekend, Saturday, March 10. In addition, they have a new Executive Chef, Ibrahim Mohammed, formerly of the Belgian Beer Café/Nomad, and his vision has been some of the inspiration behind the new brunch menu.
weheartastoria.com
Trattoria Ora Wine Bar Is Open on Astoria Blvd
The far western reaches of Astoria continues its slow pace of change with the new restaurant Trattoria Ora Wine Bar.
thrillist
The Queens Bucket List: 31 Things to Do Before You Die
From eating the wontons #6 in Flushing to seeing the Home Run Apple rise at Citi Field....
bestversionmedia.com
Baer Charlton: Living the Creative Life in NE PDX
Interview with Baer Charlton of Portland, OR.
pastemagazine.com
Get to Know League of Kitchens, Immigrant Cooking Classes in NYC
As home to immigrants from around the world, it makes sense that Queens would host the League of Kitchens, an organization running cooking classes taught by immigrant women.
pastemagazine.com
Second Look: Carob
Often referred to as a "chocolate substitute," the mention of carob is often met with unpleasant responses. But everything deserves a second chance.
pastemagazine.com
10 #StupidCommonNames for Food and Their Origins
Ever wondered where the names "Welsh rarebit" or "spotted dick" come from--any why they have nothing to do with rabbits or dicks?