Food News

Food Science

Alton Brown Brings His Onstage Culinary Wizardry to Portland

An actual, factual food-science celebrity—what a time to be alive.

03/09/2017 By Jason Buehrer

Q&A

Noodle Whiz Colu Henry Is a Master of Easy, Out-of-the-Box Pasta

We caught up with the former Bon Appétit tastemaker and Back Pocket Pasta author to talk Italian pantry essentials and all-time favorite noodles.

03/08/2017 By Elise Herron

News to Chew

Lincoln to Close, Fifty Licks Readies E Burnside Location, Plus More PDX Food News

… including chef shuffles at Dame, Johanna Ware's return, and the shuttering of a Chinese hot pot favorite.

03/01/2017 By Benjamin Tepler

Food News

Fire Devastates Beloved Portland Pork Shop Tails & Trotters

An intense electrical fire swept through the artisan butcher shop late Wednesday, February 22. Now, a coterie of PDX foodies mobilizes to help them (and neighbor Pie Spot) recover.

02/24/2017 By Ramona DeNies

Breaking News

The Word on Micah Camden’s Heart Pizza, Opening Friday, February 24

The cofounder of mini-chain breakouts Blue Star Donuts and Little Big Burger unveils his new Portland pizza concept and spills the beans on another project: fast, fresh Chinese in LA.

02/22/2017 By Karen Brooks

Cheat Sheet

Where to Score the Best Three-Course Deals during Portland Dining Month

Here are our 15 top picks for March’s money-saving bonanza.

02/22/2017 By Benjamin Tepler

News to Chew

Doughnuts, Pizza, Burgers, and More Vegan Food News

New plant-based eateries continue to pop up all over Portland—and we've got the scoop.

02/22/2017 By Tuck Woodstock

The Shakedown

The Shakedown on Starbucks

Does the mermaid measure up?

02/20/2017 By Marty Patail

Boom Service

Are Hotel Restaurants Cool Again?

From the Heathman to the Hilton, Portland hotel grub gets serious.

02/20/2017 By Kelly Clarke

Hometown Pride

James Beard Awards 2017: Oregon Dominates NW Semifinalists

The lauded award foundation names 19 Beaver State notables.

02/15/2017 By Benjamin Tepler

We All Scream

Ben & Jerry's Announces Three New Vegan Flavors

Dairy-free ice cream lovers can now relive their dairy-full days with a pint of Cherry Garcia.

02/15/2017 By Tuck Woodstock

Weekly Planner

Zwickelmania, a Star-Studded “Not My President’s Day” Block Party, and More Portland Food Events

… including Cascade’s Super Fruit Fest, Café Castagna’s communal European dinners, and a pizza summit.

02/14/2017 By Elise Herron

First Look

First Look: Güero's New Brick-and-Mortar

The wildly popular torta cart has moved up the street, with some major upgrades to the menu and the décor.

02/13/2017 By Benjamin Tepler

First Look

First Look: Nomad.PDX Fires Up the Induction Burners

Eat Beat checks out the modernist duo's new space on NE 24th Avenue.

02/07/2017 By Benjamin Tepler

Holiday Eats

Valentine's Day Dining Guide 2017

Here's where to go solo, take your numero uno, or feast with the whole family.

02/06/2017 By Elise Herron

Local Seafood

Oregon's Late-Start Crab Season Gets Cracking

The silver lining of the recent fishers’ strike? Lots of crabs on the Oregon coast. Right now, commercial and casual crabbers alike can fill their pots.

02/06/2017 By Regan Breeden