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Dish Exploder

Güero’s Hamburguesa Is a Beautiful Mess

Jalapeños, grilled ham, queso, and morita chile mayo make an amazing sandwich.

01/20/2026 By Alex Frane Illustrations by Amber Day

Openings

The Team Behind Eem and Yaowarat Open in the OG Pok Pok

Akkapong “Earl” Ninsom’s newest restaurant, OK Chicken and Khao Soi, closes a loop of Portland Thai food history.

01/16/2026 By Alex Frane

Superfan

Momos and Moms at Himalayan Dumplings by Kyikyi

For 3-year-old Luna, noodles taste better in a cup.

01/14/2026 By Alex Frane Photography by Michael Raines

Restaurant Review

Bar Nouveau Is an Endearingly Scrappy Send-Up to French Cookbook Cuisine

Chef Althea Grey Potter’s long-gestating vision puts down roots in St. Johns with style, bronze peacocks, roast duck, and all.

01/13/2026 By Jordan Michelman Photography by Thomas Teal

Closing Report

The Portland Restaurant and Bar Closures That Hurt the Most

A beloved neighborhood bar, celebrated dumpling shop, award-winning bakery, and other spots we lost last year.

01/08/2026 By Alex Frane

Year in Review

The Portland Restaurant Openings That Defined 2025

The past year saw the arrival of cool new bistros, comfort food spots, and a whole bunch of Italian eateries.

12/30/2025 By Alex Frane

Dish Exploder

What Makes Afuri’s Vegan Ramen So Damn Good?

Why use pork or chicken when you have sunflower seeds and bananas?

12/29/2025 By Alex Frane Illustrations by Amber Day

Room for More

Potlucks Are the Feasts That Meet the Moment

They ask for our participation twice: first as cooks, then as diners.

12/22/2025 By Lola Milholland

closings report

The Show Is Over at Lollipop Shoppe

The music venue has closed its doors, while food truck pizzeria Reeva goes on indefinite hiatus.

12/12/2025 By Alex Frane

Fine Dining

Why Portland Chefs Are Going All In on Omakase

Local Japanese restaurants are turning more and more to the traditional tasting-menu format.

12/10/2025 By Andrea Damewood

Holiday Guide

The Best Takeout, Dine-In, and Pop-Ups for the Holidays

Where to find holiday-themed bars, latke parties, Feasts of the Seven Fishes, and restaurants open on Christmas.

12/03/2025 By Alex Frane

openings report

Revived Vegan Restaurant Epif Brings Brunch to Kerns

Plus, Bangkok Belly arrives on SE Belmont Street.

11/25/2025 By Alex Frane

History Lesson

Dining Out in the Ancient World

Two Portland restaurants are turning to the distant past for inspiration today.

11/19/2025 By Ben Coleman

Closing Report

A Beloved Division Street Bar Has Served Its Last Cocktail and Handpie

The Richmond Bar, Cider Bite, Grand Amari, and Doc Marie’s join the list of 2025 closures.

11/17/2025 By Alex Frane

Food History

The 25 Restaurants That Made Portland

Portland was not a food city in the year 2000. Over the past quarter century, these restaurants changed that.

11/14/2025 Edited by Matthew Trueherz By Portland Monthly Staff Illustrations by Max-O-Matic

Opening Report

A Michelin-Starred Texan Barbecue Restaurant Is Now Open at Tough Luck

October was a stacked month for Portland restaurant openings, including Lil’ Barbecue, Bar Nouveau, and Sunday Sauce.

10/28/2025 By Alex Frane

Superfan

Gino’s Restaurant in the Genes

It’s hard to eat in when you live so close to this Italian favorite.

10/28/2025 By Margaret Seiler Photography by Michael Raines

Restaurant Review

What to Order, or Skip, at Portland’s Newest Vegan Fast-Food Spot

With recipes designed by Molly Baz, Swan Island’s Face Plant wants to overthrow the McDonald’s empire.

10/23/2025 By Alex Frane

Openings

In a Sea of New Italian Spots, Sunday Sauce Floats on Family Recipes

The upcoming New Jersey–style pasta shop comes from the team behind Normandie.

10/16/2025 By Alex Frane

Closing Report

Portland’s Best Vegan Burger Shop Has Served Its Last Meal

Gnarly’s, Assembly Brewing Annex, and Hit the Spot Burger have all shuttered.

10/09/2025 By Alex Frane

Portland Monthly

Food News

Güero’s Hamburguesa Is a Beautiful Mess

The Team Behind Eem and Yaowarat Open in the OG Pok Pok

Momos and Moms at Himalayan Dumplings by Kyikyi

Bar Nouveau Is an Endearingly Scrappy Send-Up to French Cookbook Cuisine

The Portland Restaurant and Bar Closures That Hurt the Most

The Portland Restaurant Openings That Defined 2025

What Makes Afuri’s Vegan Ramen So Damn Good?

Potlucks Are the Feasts That Meet the Moment

The Show Is Over at Lollipop Shoppe

Why Portland Chefs Are Going All In on Omakase

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