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Bar Week

The PoMo Bar Bathroom Challenge: Get Privy to Our 7 Favorites

The bathroom is the window to a bar’s soul. These are worth the price of a cocktail.

10/10/2023 By Michael Novak, Conner Reed, Margaret Seiler, and Matthew Trueherz

Taste Test

The Best Oregon Cheeses for Your Charcuterie Board

Look to these local cheesemakers for your next fancy cheese fix.

10/03/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

First Look

Opening Oct 6, Four Culinary All-Stars Bring Bangkok's Chinatown Street Food to Yaowarat

What happens when the minds behind Eem, Expatriate, and Langbaan join forces with a Sweedeedee alum? We’re about to find out.

10/02/2023 By Karen Brooks

Taste Test

The Best Vanilla Ice Cream from Oregon and Beyond

What’s our favorite sweet and creamy goodness for scooping into sundaes and eating alongside pies?

09/26/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Power Ranking

We Ranked Every McMenamins in and around Portland

The local brewery-winery-distillery-historic-hotel-theater-concert-hall-wedding-venue-etc. empire turned 40 in 2023, and we graded every one within 20 miles.

09/22/2023 By Dalila Brent, Arianne Cohen, Katherine Chew Hamilton, Isabel Lemus Kristensen, Michael Novak, Margaret Seiler, and Sam Stites

Cookbook

Kombucha Recipe from the New Fermenter Cookbook

A DIY guide to fermentation for all levels, from burgers and bowls to tempeh and miso, by chef Aaron Adams and food writer Liz Crain. Plus, try your hand at making botanical kombucha.

09/21/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food News

6 Must-Try Spots for Beaverton Restaurant Week

The specialty dishes on offer out west from September 21 through October 1.

09/20/2023 By Dalila Brent

Rude Food

Terrible Service? Yep. Rude Diner Comes to Portland

The TikTok-famous dining experience, Karen's Diner, is on tour, and promises good food and awful vibes.

09/14/2023 By Dalila Brent

Chocolate

Taste Test: Best (and Worst) Dark Chocolate, Local and Not

Which low-sugar bar should you reach for when you're craving chocolate? We tested PNW bars like Theo and JCoco, alongside national bars like Ghirardelli.

09/12/2023 By Arianne Cohen

Recipe

Make This Garlicky, Spicy Eggplant from The Vegan Chinese Kitchen

Portland chef Hannah Che offers a crash course in the history and culture of vegan Chinese cuisine, which is valuable for vegans and meat-eaters alike.

09/08/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

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Taste Test

The Best Salami, Local and Not

We tasted cured meats from national brands and local competitors, to find which will take you on a trip to Flavortown.

09/05/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Back Off, Idaho! A Visitor's Guide to Eastern Oregon

You Won't Forget the Bathrooms at the Imnaha Tavern

Two roadside bars out east are worth the (long) drive.

09/04/2023 By Margaret Seiler

Taste Test

The Best (and Worst) Cheddar Cheeses from Oregon and Beyond

Is Tillamook cheese worth the hype? From Tillamook to store brands, medium to extra sharp, these are the cheddars to stock in your fridge—and the cheddars to avoid.

08/29/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Review

Kee’s #Loaded Kitchen Is Way Bigger than a Food Cart

Kiauna “Kee” Nelson delivers astounding soul food, a community haven, and a credo for living: winners only.

08/25/2023 By Karen Brooks Photography by Thomas Teal

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

Playful Experimentation Reigns at Savage Grace Wines

Fellow winemakers nod to this Washington vintner as one of the most innovative producers in the region.

08/18/2023 By Tamara Turner

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

Cho Wines Plunges into Ingenuity

With a thirst for experimentation, this vineyard is making waves.

08/18/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

The PoMo 2023 Weird Wine Challenge

Hiyu Wine Farm's Wondrously Creative Wines

Hiyu’s pours buzz with the energy and verve of ancient practices.

08/18/2023 By Tamara Turner

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

What's Weird Wine?

Winemakers are bucking norms in the hills surrounding Portland, producing delicious explorations of taste and form. We invite you to taste and slosh your way through our top picks.

08/18/2023 By Arianne Cohen, Katherine Chew Hamilton, Jordan Michelman, Tamara Turner, and Hannah Wallace Photography by Michael Novak

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

Are You a Coferment Virgin? 6 Portland Varieties to Try

It's a cider lovefest, and our city is the home base of creative producers. We found the half dozen best coferments for taste bud adventures, with blends of apples, wine grapes, and other Oregon fruits.

08/17/2023 By Hannah Wallace Photography by Michael Novak

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

The Man Behind Oregon’s Most Surprising Wine Pairings

Sommelier Ron Acierto chooses the best vino for, say, cherry belle radishes over sea bream, at Okta.

08/16/2023 By Jordan Michelman Photography by Thomas Teal

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