HOT FOOD STORIES

Portland News to Chew | March 27

Everything you need to know about this week's Portland food and drink news, including the closing of Alice's Bagels and the debut of Huckleberry Pub.

03/27/2013 By Allison Jones

RECOMMENDED READING

Beer Arsonist Floods Bar—and More!

We've gathered the week's most interesting stories from the far reaches of the food-centric media, from restaurants offering retail therapy to a true 'Wet Bandit'.

03/26/2013 By Allison Jones

OPENING WATCH

Inside The Fireside, Now Open on NW 23rd

Photos and first bites from Sue Erickson and Wendy Hessel's new neighborhood gathering spot, serving wood-fired plates and original cocktails near open flames.

03/26/2013 By Allison Jones

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Alma Chocolate's Daring Dinner Series

What happens when chocolate inspires monthly menus? A “grilled cheese and chocolate” collaboration between an artisan chocolatier and a cheese-loving Portland food cart provides some answers.

03/26/2013 By Karen Brooks

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Slide Show: Inside NW 23rd's The Fireside

03/26/2013

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Fill your calendar with delicious dinners, tastings, and food-centric activities around Portland.

03/25/2013 By Allison Jones

HOLIDAY EATS CHEET SHEET

Your 2013 Portland Easter Event Guide

We've rounded up the best Portland Easter events so you can rest easy knowing the lamb, ham, and your fam are well taken care of.

03/25/2013 Edited by Allison Jones By Jessica Shulsinger

HIGH SPIRITS

Photos from Toast: Portland's Booziest Bash

Spotlighting the spirited wares of over 50 craft liquor producers, the third annual Portland-based event brought out the crowds.

03/25/2013 By Jessica Shulsinger

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Slide Show: 2013 Toast Craft Spirits Revival

03/25/2013

NEWS

How Slappy Cakes Took Portland Pancakes to Tokyo

Japan loves our do-it-yourself flapjacks.

03/22/2013 By Madelynn Vislocky

INTRODUCING

Introducing Oro di Napoli

North Williams' newest eatery is anchored around a 7,000-pound Italian pizza oven, cracking out blistered crusts with fresh toppings.

03/22/2013 By Kelly Clarke

EAT HERE NOW

Eat Here Now: Raven & Rose

The historic Ladd Carriage House is now a worthy restaurant mixing Northwest culinary trends with English tradition (and plenty of cocktails).

03/22/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

FEATURE

The Voracious Appetites of Chef Gregory Gourdet

Whether he’s cooking, running, or throwing parties for 400 of his closest food-world friends (or just eating ice cream), chef Gregory Gourdet’s appetites know few limits.

03/22/2013 By Kelly Clarke

Pour

Consider the Daiquiri

Rum enthusiast Michael Shea revives a very misunderstood classic cocktail.

03/21/2013 By Rachel Ritchie

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Portland's Kid Critics Get Even Cuter

The nine-year-old food critics behind Portland's KidChowPDX prove that they not only eat better than most children, they have better manners, too.

03/21/2013 By Allison Jones

GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Portland's Food for Thought Festival

We're giving away a pair of tickets to a new, four-day festival of food, literary enrichment, and comedy aiming to fight hunger in Oregon.

03/21/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

HIT LIST

8 Reservation-Friendly Portland Restaurants

We explore Portland's no-reservation policy and dish on the top dinner spots you CAN count on, without the wait.

03/20/2013 By Benjamin Tepler and Allison Jones

HOT FOOD STORIES

Portland News to Chew

Everything you need to know about the week in food and drink, from the death of Pine State Biscuits on Belmont to a new winemaker for Archery Summit.

03/20/2013 By Allison Jones

HIGH SPIRITS

Toast: The International Craft Spirits Revival

The Oregon Distiller's Guild's annual artisanal spirits tasting returns this weekend, showcasing over 50 local, national, and international specialty booze peddlers.

03/20/2013 By Jessica Shulsinger

RECOMMENDED READING

The Week's Top Food Writing

We've gathered the week's most interesting stories from the far reaches of the food-centric media, from Girl Scout Cookie crimes to goat penis cocktails.

03/19/2013 By Allison Jones