Portland’s eaters are always hungry for the next great bite, from xurros to modernist pop-up feasts. But how did our city actually ripen into the food destination it is today?
Pioneer Salt, Giant Pancakes, and Sexy Salads: The Two-Century-Long Story of How Portland Conquered the Food World
Here are the wild spots, rule breakers, lost treasures, and unforgettable dishes that forged our food culture.
Revisiting the Mid-Century Jazz Clubs and Soul Food Kitchens of Portland’s Albina Neighborhood
Before it became a chic bike thoroughfare, N Williams was a compact universe of black-owned businesses.
In the ‘70s and ‘80s, This Prolific Portland Restaurateur Redefined “Fine Dining”
Michael Vidor—the man behind L’Auberge, Genoa, and Tanuki—replaced stodge with bohemian, come-as-you-are excellence.
Wine Snobs, Moody Bastards, and Game Hens: Inside the Vat and Tonsure
From 1978 to 1997, this idiosyncratic downtown boîte was the epicenter of Portland culture.
How Zefiro Changed Everything for Portland’s Food Scene
In the ’90s, the most mythical of Portland restaurants ruled over NW 21st and Glisan.
In 2002, Two Crazy Kids Basically Invented the Modern Portland Restaurant
Michael Hebb and Naomi Pomeroy redefined the city’s old-world restaurant order.
How the (Food Cart) Pod People Took Over
In 2009, a half-empty lot called Cartopia became Portland's new living room.
The (James) Beard Supremacy: Five Portland Chefs Who Slay
Cory Schreiber, Philippe Boulot, Cathy Whims, Greg Higgins, and Vitaly Paley embody the mission of Oregon’s original locavore.
Eight Classic Portland Recipes, 1932 to Now
From Henry Thiele’s German pancakes to Lucy Brennan’s avocado daiquiri, here’s how to eat (and drink) your way through Portland history.
<i>Portland Monthly</i> Food Critic Karen Brooks Looks Back on Three Decades of Restaurant Reviews
From ‘80s bagel punks to gazillion-dollar flops.
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