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Irving Street Kitchen’s House Cellos

Chef Sarah Schafer is crossing the line that often separates the kitchen and the bar by whipping up a series of flavorful infused liqueurs that go beyond the traditional lemon.

04/30/2012 By Allison Jones

FOOD NEWS

Opening Watch: Hokusei

A new Japanese restaurant with an emphasis on locally-sourced ingredients is set to debut this week on Southeast Belmont, and we’ve got the first menu, design, and bar details.

04/30/2012 By Allison Jones

Culinary Competition

Saint Cupcake’s Top Mom Contest

Think your mom is the best of the best? Tell Saint Cupcake why and you could win a fully-catered breakfast in bed, care of Cupcake Goddess Jami Curl.

04/30/2012 By Allison Jones

OPENING DAY

Salt & Straw Debuts on NW 23rd

The second location of Kim Malek’s nationally-recognized ice cream shop has opened its doors to the cone-craving public, complete with one-of-a-kind lattes, made-in-house breakfast pastries, and plenty of new flavors.

04/27/2012 By Allison Jones

Cellar Notes

The Chameleon of Wine

04/27/2012 By Condé Cox

Mudroom

Marrow Minded

When cocktails meet carnivores

04/27/2012 By Hanna Neuschwander

RECIPES

Spring-Fresh Recipes

With the farmers markets back in full swing, we offer five recipes from local chefs and farmers for making magic out of seasonal bounty.

04/27/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Oyster Fest 2012

The folks behind EaT: An Oyster Bar and The Parish are hosting an epic oyster bash on May 12, complete with beer, wine, and spirit pairings while five oyster farmers shuck away the afternoon.

04/26/2012 By Allison Jones

Beer Bulletin

Brew Days Rising

A bounty of beer fests on the horizon

04/26/2012 By John Chandler

DINING MONTH

Attention Restaurants: Get Involved with Dining Month!

The folks behind Portland’s annual Dining Month—which offers three-course meals at top PDX restaurants for $25—are looking for last-minute restaurant partners before April 27th.

04/26/2012 By Allison Jones

Introducing

Introducing: Double Dragon

Double Dragon adds Vietnamese flair to Portland's bourgeoning sandwich society.

04/26/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

Best of the City

Best of the City 2012: Drinks & Nightlife

Drinks, dancing, dive bars, drag queens, and karaoke without judges: Portland's nightlife nook is full to bursting.

04/26/2012

Eat Here Now

Robo Taco

Robo Taco's kitschy decor and rock 'n' roll lifestyle belies the amazing flavors found in their $2 tacos.

04/26/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

Cover Story

Best of the City 2012

04/26/2012 With Kasey Cordell, John Chandler, Zach Dundas, Rachel Ritchie, Anne Adams, Aaron Scott, Benjamin Tepler, Will Lambeth, and Cari Hachman Edited by Brian Barker

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Street-Smart Artisan Pasta

Southeast Division’s Artigiano adds a new specialty to Portland’s food cart scene: handcrafted pasta

04/25/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

NOSH

Best of the City 2012: Food

04/25/2012

Market Watch

Creamy Fresh and Light

Rich but light? Creamy but low-cal? Asparagus soup makes it all possible – and quick, too.

04/24/2012 By Kristin Belz

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat Neighborhood News

Top food news stories from around Portland, including the opening of What’s The Scoop? Ice Cream shop and the launch of French Café Tuesdays at Corkscrew Wine Bar.

04/24/2012 By Allison Jones

FOODIE FREEBIES

Win Tickets to the Toast Spirit Tasting!

Want to spend your weekend sipping the finest craft spirits in America? We’ve got two tickets to Toast: The Oregon Artisan Spirit Tasting hosted by the Oregon Distiller’s Guild, and they’re going to one of our lucky readers—for fre

04/24/2012 By Allison Jones

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Portland’s Bread Scene Keeps Rising

The May issue of Saveur dives into the delicious world of artisan bread around the country, and we spotted some familiar Portland loaves in the mix.

04/23/2012 By Allison Jones