The food arrived on plates. Otherwise, nothing was predictable in a year when Portland dining cracked open old cuisines and fresh ideas in entirely new ways. Rigorously old-school Thai recipes went underground, Russian classics got positively giddy, and even ritualistic Japanese kappo cuisine got free-style and farm-grown. Mostly, in 2014, the best menus were invitations to plunge into cooks’ personal worlds—deliciously, without a crumb of pretension. Pull up a seat.
Portland Monthly’s Restaurant of the Year 2014: Langbaan
Langbaan blends the personal and the audacious into a downright addictive mash-up of Portland and Thailand.
Portland Monthly’s Chef of the Year 2014: Ataula’s Jose Chesa
Ataula’s Barcelona-born chef just wants to make you a righteous spanish meal.
Portland Monthly’s Rising Star Chef 2014: Nodoguro’s Ryan Roadhouse
Trained under old-school sushi masters, this zen chef remixes Japanese tradition into feasts of casual complexity.
Portland Monthly’s Cuisine of the Year 2014: Kachka and DaNet’s Russian Party
With vastly different approaches, a veteran Portland chef and two newcomers to the scene are creating a people’s party you want to join.
Portland Monthly’s Trend of the Year 2014: Pop-Ups
In a city allergic to white tablecloths, pop-ups are the new special occasion.
Portland Monthly’s Restaurant Dream Team 2014: John Taboada and Giovanna Parolari
The gospel according to the masterminds behind Navarre, Luce, and Angel Face
Portland Monthly’s Best Bar 2014: Pepe Le Moko
Where you want to be when Armageddon finally hits
Portland Monthly’s Best Case for Simplicity: Davenport
At Davenport, two shy dudes geek out on pristine ingredients, insider wines, and the world’s coolest glasses.
Portland Monthly’s Destination of the Year 2014: Maurice
With quirk and determination, Kristen Murray brings a blissful Swedish tradition to town.
Portland Monthly’s Best Sequel 2014: Bollywood Theater
Bollywood Theater weaves Mumbai street eats into a compelling food drama.
How to Devour Portland’s Restaurant Scene in 7 Days
The ultimate food lover's challenge—a very full week-long tour of Portland's best restaurants. We dare you.
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