Eat & Drink

BREAKING NEWS

HA & VL Founders to Open New Vietnamese Soup Shop in Late June

At last, Rose VL Deli will serve the 82nd Avenue shop's iconic Asian soups—and more—for dinner on SE Powell.

05/26/2015 By Karen Brooks

KITCHEN GEAR

Four Reasons to Visit the New Portland Knife House

A specialty knife store curates Japan's best cutlery and honors local makers.

05/26/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

COFFEE BREAK

Peek Inside the Secret Facility at the Heart of Portland’s Coffee Scene

Coffee Bean International can roast over 2 million pounds of coffee at any given time—and they probably had a hand in what's in your mug.

05/26/2015 By Larisa Owechko

EAT HERE NOW

Smokehouse Tavern Raises the Barbecue Bar in Southeast

Some of the city's best ribs have hopped over from across the river.

05/26/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

WORD OF MOUTH

3 Things You Must Eat in Portland This June

Portland Monthly food critic Karen Brooks dishes on the restaurants, obsessions, and under-the-radar finds of the month.

05/26/2015 By Karen Brooks

BEER BULLETIN

9 Must-Try Pints at the Portland International Beerfest

The founder of the fest picks his most sophisticated suds.

05/26/2015 By Ramona DeNies

RESTAURANT REVIEW

The Rise of Portland's Iconoclastic Asian Cuisine

The city's new wave of Asian-inspired cooking is punk rock, adventurous, and delicious.

05/26/2015 By Karen Brooks

RECIPE

The New Cookout: How to Host the Perfect Summer Paella Party

Crown Paella shares the recipe for an unforgettable backyard summer party.

05/26/2015 By Kelly Clarke

SWEET CHANGES

Pearl District Pastry Haven Nuvrei Gets a Tasty Makeover

Salads and sandwiches be gone: a treasure trove of meticulously crafted new pastries and a sleek makeover mark a new era for the Pearl bakery. Bonus: free rose croissants all Friday long!

05/22/2015 By Kelly Clarke

OUTDOORS

Beer and Hiking...A Match Made in Heaven!

This summer, beer lovers and brewers will draw inspiration from Oregon nature.

05/21/2015 By Rachel Sandstrom

RESTAURANT AND BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew

Gonzo closes for good, Shift Drinks opens in Southwest Portland, and Rogue brews a starfish-inspired beer.

05/20/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Shandong's Sister Restaurant Brings the Sichuan Heat to NW Portland

Kung Pow! turns it up with damn fine Chinese take-out.

05/20/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

FEAST 2015

Feast is Coming! We've Got This Year's Juicy Details

Tickets for the epic four-day celebration are finally on sale and we’ve got the inside scoop from Feast Co-Founder Mike Thelin.

05/15/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

OPENING WATCH

What You Need to Know About Farm Spirit, PDX's New Vegan Fine-Dining Experience

An exclusive first look at the new, hyper-local restaurant from Portland plant-based royalty Aaron Adams

05/15/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

GOOD EATS

Explore the New Carts at Alberta’s Paleo and Vegan-Friendly Pod

Tucked away in an Alberta alley awaits a trio of allergen-free food carts.

05/14/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

IN MEMORIAM

Why Josh Ozersky Was America's Most Original Food Writer

Local chefs and friends recall the life and times of meat evangelist Josh Ozersky, who moved to his beloved Portland before his untimely death on May 4.

05/13/2015 By Karen Brooks

BREAKING NEWS

Spielman Bagels Expands Its Hole-y Empire

One of Portland’s most beloved bagelmeisters will open a second location on Northeast Broadway.

05/12/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

April showers bring May flowers…and a yogurt-making class, National Escargot Day, and a citywide culinary fundraiser to battle domestic abuse.

05/12/2015 By Rachel Davidson

COASTAL EATS

Local Radio Host and Laughing Planet Team Up to Resurrect Astoria’s Custard King

Road trip alert! KNRK 94.7 morning host Greg Glover to re-open 1950s-era frozen custard and burger stand on Astoria’s main drag this June.

05/12/2015 By Kelly Clarke

THE MORNING AFTER

Bloodies, Biscuits, and Tiny Horses: PoMo's Country Brunch, Recapped

A sell-out crowd devours Portland's hottest morning dishes and crowns Raven & Rose and Doug Fir the city's Bloody Mary champs at PoMo's annual Brunch party.

05/07/2015 By Kelly Clarke