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BREAKING NEWS

Burrasca Will Open Inside the Former Block’s Café Space in July

The celebrated Florentine cart will go brick-and-mortar with hand-made pastas, an all-Tuscan bar, and 'Big Night' charm.

06/04/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

EAT THIS NOW

Hawaiian-Style Spam For Breakfast at Hale Pele

The nerdy tiki enclave whips up a mean island brunch—with cocktails to match.

06/03/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

FOOD NEWS

Downtown Stalwart Martinotti's Will Close at the End of June

Say goodbye to another piece of Old Portland, as rising rents and changing tastes claim the 37-year-old import food shop.

06/02/2015 By Rachel Sandstrom

RESTAURANT AND BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew

Hale Pele’s Blair Reynolds to open new bar, Bunk opens a Timbers outpost, and Racion shutters.

05/29/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING NEWS

Blue Star Donuts Escapes to L.A. this Summer

The local doughnut chain will add a Venice shop and new flavors, to its fast-growing international empire in late July.

05/28/2015 By Kelly Clarke

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Gear up for summer with offal dinners, Negroni Week, and an entire month of Chinese cuisine.

05/27/2015 By Rachel Davidson

5 Things About

How McMenamins Pioneered Beervana

Some tasty tidbits from the ubiquitous pub on every corner

05/26/2015 By Brian Yaeger and Rachel Davidson

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

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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

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