Eat & Drink

Openings

Portland’s Most Anticipated Restaurants for Spring and Summer

Pipsqueak Bagels, Sure Shot Burger, and Straightaway Cocktails go brick-and-mortar.

03/25/2026 By Alex Frane

Dining Picks

A Guide to Portland’s Top Thai Restaurants

Our favorite places for khao soi, pad kee mao, and panang curry.

03/24/2026 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Dining Picks

Portland’s Top Sushi Spots for Any Occasion

Sensational omakase experiences to reliable takeout, Portland has sushi covered every day of the week.

03/20/2026 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

shop local

Tariffs Are Hamstringing Italian Imports. Oregon Wine, Cheese, and Pasta Offer an Alternative.

Trouble finding your favorite Italian provisions lately? A large local contingent of Italophile farmers, foragers, fisheries, and restaurants can help.

03/18/2026 By Elena Valeriote

Best Bars

Portland’s Top Irish Pubs for St. Patrick’s Day, or Any Day

Where to find the best spots for pints of Guinness, corned beef, and Irish whiskey.

03/11/2026 By Alex Frane, Fiona McCann, and Margaret Seiler

Dining Picks

Portland’s Quintessential Happy Hours

Our favorite spots for post-work drinks, late-night burgers, and great vibes on a budget.

03/06/2026 By Alex Frane

Closing Report

February Saw a Sea Change for Portland’s Restaurant World

Institutions like Expatriate, República, and Stumptown all closed last month.

03/04/2026 By Alex Frane

Opening Report

Fancy Baby Reopens as Il Corso with Salumi, Pasta, and Italian Wines

A relatively quiet February also saw the opening of Korean fast-food spot Bbang!

02/26/2026 By Alex Frane

Olé! Olé!

Tapas, Paella, and Sangria Land at the Old Palomar Space

Vya helps fill Portland’s paella void left by Ataula and Can Font.

02/25/2026 By Alex Frane

dining picks

Portland’s Most Kid-Friendly Restaurants

Sticky hands, temper tantrums, and picky eaters welcomed.

02/23/2026 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Level Up

The Rise of Public Tabletop Role-Playing Games

A once-niche hobby exits the basement and enters the bar.

02/17/2026 By Alex Frane Illustrations by Stephen Dybus

Let’s Drink

NA Bubbles and Grilled Cheese at L’Orange’s Sibling Wine Bar

The tiny not-just-champagne bar recalls co-owner Jeff Vejr’s former digs, Les Caves.

02/16/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Dining Guide

Portland’s Most Romantic, Date-Worthy Restaurants

Planning a date with that special someone? Peep this list first.

02/11/2026 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Molto Bene

Portland’s Best Italian Restaurants

Our favorite Italian-American red sauce joints and Old World trattorias.

02/10/2026 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Dining Picks

Winged Victory: Portland’s Top Chicken Wings

Splits and full wings, tangy Buffalo and garlicky fish sauce, Portland has its wing game down.

02/04/2026 By Alex Frane and Jordan Michelman

Closings

One of Portland’s Foundational Mexican Restaurants Is Closing

República, the Mexican-forward tasting menu destination in the Pearl, will shutter in February.

01/28/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

opening report

Portland’s Impressive Thai Food Roster Can’t Stop Growing

January sees the return of Yui and the grand opening of OK Chicken and Khao Soi.

01/27/2026 By Alex Frane

Best Restaurants

A Crispy, Crackly Guide to Portland’s Best Fried Chicken

Our favorite spots for gochujang-covered tenders, Nashville chicken sandwiches, and Southern-style chicken and waffles.

01/23/2026 By Alex Frane

Dining Picks

Portland’s Top Vegan Restaurants for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Deli sandwiches, elaborate tasting menus, and Sri Lankan street food, all made without animal products.

01/21/2026 By Alex Frane and Katherine Chew Hamilton

Award season

The James Beard Awards Announce the 2026 Semifinalists

Le Pigeon, Scotch Lodge, Coquine, and Heavenly Creatures are on the national longlist.

01/21/2026 By Alex Frane