Eat & Drink

FOOD NEWS

Salt & Straw Expands Its Los Angeles Empire

The enterprising ice cream thinkers open two new locations: one in Abbot Kinney, another in the Arts District

08/10/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING NEWS

Cheese Plate PDX Team Closes Cart to Open Vegan Restaurant

Say goodbye to the cherished, cheesy Alberta St. cart on Sunday, August 16.

08/10/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Bon App Loves PDX; Oregon Cheeses Win Big

Kachka and Milk Glass Market make the Top 50 from Bon Appétit and local cheeses blow away the competition at the American Cheese Society competition.

08/07/2015 By Katie Vaughan and Benjamin Tepler

BEER

Old Town Brewing is Mushrooming—Figuratively and Literally

The Northeast Portland brewery grows into a major distribution deal and unveils an experimental funghi ale.

08/05/2015 By Marty Patail

OPENINGS

Inside Victoria Bar, Now Open on Albina

A new craft cocktail bar brings Cajun grub and Princess Bride cocktails to North Portland.

08/04/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Five Reasons to Visit the Vegan Beer & Food Festival

Deep-fried cheesesteaks, unlimited pours, and Thao & the Get Down Stay Down. Plus: we're giving away tickets!

08/04/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

The Eat Beat Weekly Planner: Food Events for Every Kind of Eater

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including free bone broth, free bread, $1 oysters, and the North American Organic Brewers Festival.

08/04/2015 By Katie Vaughan

BREAKING NEWS

Portland’s Little Big Burger Sold to Chanticleer Holdings, Inc.

Local burger barons Micah Camden and Katie Poppe sell their popular chain to focus on their other popular chain—Blue Star Donuts.

08/03/2015 By Karen Brooks

BREAKING NEWS

Ataula Owners to Open a Paella Restaurant and Churros Bar

The masterminds behind Portland’s popular Spanish eatery will launch two projects: Chesa and 180, both on Northeast Broadway.

07/31/2015 By Karen Brooks

READ EM' AND EAT

“Eat Like You Give a Damn” with Herbivore’s New Vegan Cookbook

Scarf cappuccino-orange chocolate chip cookies with Portland's premier ethical vegan family.

07/31/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Taste Portland's Best Pints and Patties at Our Beer N’ Burgers Party this Saturday

A sneak peek at Portland Monthly’s blowout beer and burger event, coming this Saturday, August 1.

07/29/2015 By Eat Beat Team

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

New Ramen Spot, Marukin, to Open Inside Pine Street Market

The upcoming food hall adds a reputable Japanese noodle name to its roster.

07/29/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

SNEAK PEEK

A First Look at The Big Egg's NE Alberta Sandwich Shop

Portland’s cult food cart steps up as a bona fide restaurant on July 31. We take a look around.

07/29/2015 By Karen Brooks

GOOD EATS

Kure's West End Location Will Debut with New Menu of Salads, Soups, and Macro Bowls

Come September, Portlanders hungry for a healthy hot lunch (in addition to their favorite green smoothies) will have another option, thanks to a new model from the veteran juice pushers.

07/29/2015 By Allison Jones

BREAKING NEWS

Stray Dogs at Work on a Full-Scale Restaurant in Northeast Portland

Portland's fancy hot dog duo plan a new space and evolving offerings (think Korean fried chicken) at their Northeast Portland HQ this fall.

07/27/2015 By Kelly Clarke

TASTE TEST

One Grocery Aisle Beer to Rule Them All?

Neighborhood stores held a vote, and New Seasons is now gathering your thoughts on the best local beer of the lot—so we tasted them and doled out our own judgements.

07/23/2015 By Ramona DeNies

READ 'EM AND EAT

Local Beer Books are Invading Powell's in August

Get the scoop on which sudsy stars will be visiting Powell’s for book readings and tell-all Q&A sessions.

07/23/2015 By Allison Jones

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

True Tuscan Flavors at SE Division's New Pinolo Gelateria

Serious gelato heads, listen up! In a sweet space next to Xico, a Pisa native is churning intensely wonderful flavors, freshly made daily.

07/22/2015 By Karen Brooks

SUMMER GUIDE

Your Guide to the Perfect Portland Weekend: July 24-26

Each week throughout the summer, we’ll share dozens of ways to make the most of your days off! This week: the Oregon Brewers Festival, Lents Street Fair, and PDX Pop Now!

07/20/2015

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including wild game at Lardo, free hot dogs, and Peruvian Independence Day celebrations galore.

07/20/2015 By Benjamin Tepler