Roux returns to Portland October 9-11 for a weekend of dinners, brunches, parties, panels and food-centric experiences with women at the helm.
Xcelerate Women is proud to once again be Roux’s nonprofit beneficiary partner, joining chefs, makers, restaurateurs, and community members for three delicious days of collaboration, flavor, and some seriously good food.
One of the highlights of this year’s Roux lineup is Secret Sauce, a panel presented by Xcelerate Women and Prosper Portland on Sunday, October 11, from 3–6 PM at CASCADA Thermal Springs + Hotel.
This year’s conversation focuses on placemaking and the role that physical spaces, from cafes and shops to cities and regions, play in building community and growing businesses. The panel will explore how business owners think about place, when expansion makes sense, and how to grow sustainably without losing the connections that made a business successful in the first place.
Featuring:
Friday, October 9: Party at Pamana inside The Hoxton Hotel | 5–9 PM
Kick off the Roux weekend with a conversation exploring hospitality, connection, and the importance of creating meaningful experiences in an increasingly disconnected world, followed by a vibrant party designed to bring those ideas to life. Featuring visiting chef, Christina Topacio! Come for music, collab treats, wine, cocktails and a few fun surprises.
Saturday, October 10: Dinner at Gado Gado | 5–8 PM
Celebrate Portland's best dining experience and join us for a thoughtfully curated dinner experience at James Beard–nominated Gado Gado with guest chef, Melissa Miranda from Musang Seattle. Enjoy dessert from Cafe Olli’s very own, Siobhan Speirits.
Sunday, October 11: Brunch at Fireside | 10–2PM
We’re not going to ignore fall’s fan favorite - the PSL. So we’re leaning in and bringing you a pumpkin spice menu takeover during Roux Weekend at Fireside in NW.
👉 Visit Roux to explore the full 2026 lineup, event details, and even more ways to experience the weekend.
Tito’s Specialty Cocktails
In honor of Roux, Tito’s Handmade Vodka is making a special donation to Xcelerate Women! Visit the following women-owned bars, restaurants, and cafes to enjoy their specialty Tito’s cocktails throughout Roux. Bar Carlo, Fireside (featuring Dappled Tonic’s Aromatic Tonic Water), Guilder Coffee, Matta Caffe, La Patroncita, Madrina Cocina Mexicana, Pasar, and Wajan.
Best Friend PDX is hosting Sasha's Bakeshop at their SE Gladstone cafe on 10/10 from 9am-1pm and Daphne the Butter Mochi Queen from Oahu with her fabulous butter mochi and sourdough goods on 10/11 from 10am-1pm. Don’t forget to also check out their Division Truck at 1121 SE Division Street.
Cookshop is hosting three cooking classes over Roux weekend: Autumn Filled Pasta with Leta Merrill, chef and pasta maker extraordinaire, at 2pm on Saturday 10/10, Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner with Chef Zach at 6pm on Saturday 10/10, and Vegan Macarons with Chef Nikki Arcé, of Camellia Vegan Patisserie at 10am on Sunday 10/11.
Culinary Breeding Network will host a book signing and sales for Lane Selman’s book, Radicchio, at King Farmer’s Market on Sunday, 10/11 from 10am-2pm.
Hot Mama Salsa has teamed up with Roux to create a special Secret Sauce chili oil. Available for purchase at Friday’s Kick-off Party at The Hoxton and FREE with Roux Raffle ticket purchase at the Secret Sauce event on Sunday 10/11 at CASCADA.
MARSHALL'S HAUTE SAUCE owner, Sarah Marshall, will be at the PSU Farmers Market on Saturday 10/10 at 11am cooking a Roux inspired dish using fresh ingredients from PSU market vendors with a special focus on women-owned businesses.
La Patroncita: Mention the Roux Guide when you visit and enjoy a complimentary dessert with your meal!
Madrina Cocina Mexicana: Mention the Roux Guide when you visit and enjoy a complimentary dessert with your meal!
Sebastiano’s October Tastemaker Collaboration is with Alanna Kieffer of Shifting Tides, a Marine Science and Sustainable Seafood Educator located on the Oregon Coast. The sandwich features Oregon bay shrimp salad, pickled jimmy nardello peppers, and seaweed furikake on a house baked brioche roll.
Showstopper Cookies is offering 1 free cookie when you buy 6 or more at Sellwood Moreland Farmers Market Saturday 10/10 from 10-2pm or Milwaukie Farmers Market Sunday October 11 from 9:30-2pm. Use promo code Roux at either market.
Son of Man will be pouring their natural Basque cider at the Gado Gado dinner on Saturday 10/10 and the Fireside brunch on Sunday 10/11.
Tropicale is featuring a special cocktail for the month of October made with an apricot, hibiscus, & clove puree, tequila blanco, Cointreau Noir, & lime. For each cocktail sold, Tropicale is donating $2 to Fighting Pretty, an organization that helps provide community support & resources to women battling cancer of all types.
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