Eat & Drink

MARKET WATCH

The Definitive Guide to Buying and Cooking Winter Squash

Intimidated by the dozens of varieties of winter squash at the farmers market? You're not alone. We've got a visual primer to prep you for your next market haul.

11/05/2014 By Anna Loh

DRINK THIS NOW

Go Beyond Pumpkin Spice Lattes with 2 Fresh Fall Sips

Say hello to Either/Or’s “hot buttered yam” and Eb & Bean’s doughnut-sided sipping chocolate.

11/05/2014 By Karen Brooks

OPENING WATCH

Lake Oswego’s GP Kitchen Lands in Portland

The café and catering company serves scoops of nourishing deli fare at its new Pearl District outpost.

11/04/2014 By Tuck Woodstock

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Star-studded dinners at Jacobsen Salt, Francophile suppers at Elder Hall, Bengali cuisine at Thali, and more upcoming food and drink events.

11/04/2014 By Eat Beat Team

TREND WATCH

Fancy Toast Takes Over

No longer stuck in the position of breakfast-plate sidekick, artisan toast is sweeping Portland.

11/04/2014 By Sarah Ostaszewski

GOOD EATS

A Whole Herd of Grass-Fed Burgers

From tzatziki-topped gyro burgers to gluten-free masterpieces, Portland-area restaurants are beefing up their pasture-raised offerings.

11/04/2014 By Allison Jones

BEST RESTAURANTS

Portland Monthly's Restaurant Dream Team 2014: John Taboada and Giovanna Parolari

The gospel according to the masterminds behind Navarre, Luce, and Angel Face

11/03/2014 By Karen Brooks

RESTAURANT AND BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew

Farina Bakery opens, Anzen shutters (belatedly), and Top Chef star Gregory Gourdet is NOT moving to Denver.

11/03/2014 By Eat Beat Team

BEST RESTAURANTS

Portland Monthly's Best Bar 2014: Pepe Le Moko

Where you want to be when Armageddon finally hits

11/03/2014 By Karen Brooks

REPORT

Why Are Enterprising Portland Foodies Heading for the Suburbs?

Portland restaurateurs find opportunity on the food scene’s next frontier: suburbia.

11/03/2014 By Tuck Woodstock

BEST RESTAURANTS

Portland Monthly's Trend of the Year 2014: Pop-Ups

In a city allergic to white tablecloths, pop-ups are the new special occasion.

11/03/2014 By Karen Brooks

BEST RESTAURANTS

Portland Monthly's Best Sequel 2014: Bollywood Theater

Bollywood Theater weaves Mumbai street eats into a compelling food drama.

11/03/2014 By Karen Brooks

BEST RESTAURANTS

Portland Monthly's Best Case for Simplicity: Davenport

At Davenport, two shy dudes geek out on pristine ingredients, insider wines, and the world’s coolest glasses.

11/03/2014 By Karen Brooks

Post

Celebrating Stumptown's 15th Year of Coffee Empire Building

Checking in on Duane Sorenson's big idea, a decade and a half later.

11/03/2014 By Catalina Gaitán

DISPATCH

An International Ingredient from Oregon Farms Is Fostering Connection in Portland

How one convenience store teamed up with Willamette Valley growers for some teff love.

11/03/2014 By Hannah Wallace

BEST RESTAURANTS

Portland Restaurantopoly

The fast-dealing Rose City foodie game!

11/03/2014 By Marty Patail

INTRODUCING

The People's Pig Does Barbecue Right

A lauded sandwich cart puts down roots with a new North Williams brick-and-mortar.

11/03/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

WORD OF MOUTH

3 Things You Must Eat This November

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

11/03/2014 By Karen Brooks

HIGH SPIRITS

The Mead Revolution is Buzzing

Move over cider and beer! A Northwest uprising is making an ancient brew cool again.

11/03/2014 By Allison Jones

BEST RESTAURANTS

How to Devour Portland's Restaurant Scene in 7 Days

The ultimate food lover's challenge—a very full week-long tour of Portland's best restaurants. We dare you.

11/03/2014 By Kelly Clarke