Established in 1962, Columbia Empire Meat is a family-owned business offering full line of beef, pork, poultry, veal, lamb, etc. to more than 500 customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The firm, based in Portland, Ore. offers complete processing and portion control cutting programs for different kinds of meat. Columbia Empire Meat's in-house butchering and grinding maintains the high quality meat for its customers. The firm supplies to meat vendors some of which include AB Foods, Carlton Farms, Draper Valley Chicken, Harris Ranch, Heart Brand Beef, Hill Meat, Sierra Meat, Strube Ranch, Plume De Veau and Montana Ranch.
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If you’re looking for a distillery that actually feels like Oregon in a bottle, Rose City Distilling is it. What makes this place stand out isn’t just the drinks—it’s the story behind them. They’ve been part of the Pacific Northwest craft distilling scene since 2004, and you can tell they’ve had time to really dial things in. Every spirit reflects local ingredients and that clean, crisp Oregon water, which honestly makes a difference in how smooth everything tastes. () Their vodka and gin start from a 100% corn-based, gluten-free distillate and go through a super detailed filtration process, which is probably why everything comes out so clean and easy to sip. () But what I loved most is how much personality they put into their lineup. The whiskeys aren’t just bottles—they’re stories. One is inspired by a bootlegger grandfather, another by rodeo culture, and even one sparked by a “ghostly” barn encounter. It gives the whole experience a creative, almost storytelling vibe you don’t see everywhere. () On top of that, they’re a woman- and family-owned operation, which adds a more personal, community-driven feel compared to bigger corporate brands. () Bottom line: Rose City Distilling isn’t just making spirits—they’re blending local pride, creativity, and craftsmanship into something genuinely unique. Definitely worth checking out if you’re into quality drinks with a story behind them.
Originally founded in Seattle in 1972, Grand Central Baking Company of Portland, Ore., bakes and sells more than 11,000 loaves of bread a day. Its specialties include Rustic breads, hand-formed in the style of European and Mediterranean country breads and baked in a hearth-style oven. Grand Central Baking also makes pastries and other menu items from scratch and offers catering services. Employing nearly 180 people, Grand Central Baking Company operates five retail and wholesale locations in Portland and Seattle.
