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It's that magical time of year — beer steins the size of grain silos, pretzel necklaces and pork shanks. Happy Oktoberfest! We also threw a great recipe for beer cookies in there. Also in this week's roundup: feasting in PDX, feasting in Burma, Champagne in its native environment and the best dog trick you never had to teach Fido.

1. Philly Cheesesteak Jalapeño Poppers Recipe

2. How The Prohibition Era Shaped The Way We Drink Today

3. Belgian White Beer Cookies With Orange Icing Recipe

4. A Year Of Barbecue: Memphis

5. Big Weekend: Feast Portland

6. Oktoberfest Pork Shank Recipe

7. A Night At The Birthplace Of Champagne

8. Oktoberfest: Everything You Need To Know About German Beer and Sausages

9. 6 Chefs Descend On Napa. Reap The Benefits, Survive The Hangovers

10. Design Solutions: Always Have A Bottle Opener Ready

11. Is The World Ready For Top Chef, The Restaurant? And Who Was Snubbed?

12. Right Now Is The Time To Visit Burma, For The Food In Particular