Eat & Drink

OPENING WATCH

What You Need to Know About Farm Spirit, PDX's New Vegan Fine-Dining Experience

An exclusive first look at the new, hyper-local restaurant from Portland plant-based royalty Aaron Adams

05/15/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

GOOD EATS

Explore the New Carts at Alberta’s Paleo and Vegan-Friendly Pod

Tucked away in an Alberta alley awaits a trio of allergen-free food carts.

05/14/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

IN MEMORIAM

Why Josh Ozersky Was America's Most Original Food Writer

Local chefs and friends recall the life and times of meat evangelist Josh Ozersky, who moved to his beloved Portland before his untimely death on May 4.

05/13/2015 By Karen Brooks

BREAKING NEWS

Spielman Bagels Expands Its Hole-y Empire

One of Portland’s most beloved bagelmeisters will open a second location on Northeast Broadway.

05/12/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

April showers bring May flowers…and a yogurt-making class, National Escargot Day, and a citywide culinary fundraiser to battle domestic abuse.

05/12/2015 By Rachel Davidson

COASTAL EATS

Local Radio Host and Laughing Planet Team Up to Resurrect Astoria’s Custard King

Road trip alert! KNRK 94.7 morning host Greg Glover to re-open 1950s-era frozen custard and burger stand on Astoria’s main drag this June.

05/12/2015 By Kelly Clarke

THE MORNING AFTER

Bloodies, Biscuits, and Tiny Horses: PoMo's Country Brunch, Recapped

A sell-out crowd devours Portland's hottest morning dishes and crowns Raven & Rose and Doug Fir the city's Bloody Mary champs at PoMo's annual Brunch party.

05/07/2015 By Kelly Clarke

THE GRAPEVINE

Oregon's 25 Best Wines Under $25: Call for Submissions

We’re looking for the 25 best budget-friendly wines in Oregon, but before our expert panel’s blind tasting can commence, we need your help!

05/06/2015 By Allison Jones

OPENINGS

“Portland’s Best Falafel Sandwich” Moving to Micro-Restaurant Row

Food cart ChickPeaDX will make its brick-and-mortar debut at NE Sandy’s new Zipper building.

05/06/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

BREAKING NEWS

Iconic Big Egg Cart Closing Sunday To Open Brick-And-Mortar

After this weekend, Portland’s temple to fried egg sandwiches will get a new lease on life: the just-closed Sugar Cube space on Alberta, opening late June.

05/05/2015 By Karen Brooks

RESTAURANT AND BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew

James Beard shutout, Josh Ozersky is dead at 47, and some of the year’s most exciting restaurants are finally here.

05/05/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

EAT HERE NOW

The Long-Awaited Portland Mercado Debuts with Homegrown Latin American Cuisine

Where to eat and drink at Portland’s first dedicated Latino marketplace.

05/04/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

Rise and Dine

Devouring Portland's Hottest New Brunch Spots

We raise a Bloody Mary and toast the Rose City’s chosen meal.

05/01/2015 Edited by Kelly Clarke By Zach Dundas, Karen Brooks, Allison Jones, Rachel Ritchie, Tuck Woodstock, and Ben Tepler

Rise and Dine

Devouring Portland's Hottest Brunch Spots

We raise a Bloody Mary and toast the Rose City’s chosen meal.

05/01/2015 Edited by Kelly Clarke By Karen Brooks, Zach Dundas, Allison Jones, Rachel Ritchie, Ben Tepler, and Tuck Woodstock

GOOD EATS

Indulgent Portland Bar Food for Every Alt-Diet

Vegan, gluten-free, and omnivorous pals can eat and drink together in harmony with a new wave of Portland pub grub.

04/30/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Stray Dogs Bring Korean Fried Chicken to Beast

The hot dog hotshots shift their focus to fried birds for the month of May.

04/30/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

Mother's Day

Mother's Day for Portland Food Lovers

Free canelés, bubbles and tea, hand-delivered alfajores, and a mighty Imperial brunch are just a few of the ways to feed mama right on Mother’s Day.

04/29/2015 By Rachel Davidson

GOOD EATS

Portland Gets Its First Dedicated Bone Broth Bar

Salt, Fire & Time's Tressa Yellig is ready to bring broth to the people with a chic location in Portland's Central Eastside.

04/28/2015 By Allison Jones

BREAKING NEWS

Besaw’s Is Closing On May 29

The Northwest Portland institution closes its doors, for now.

04/28/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

GOOD EATS

Portobello’s Sunday Brunch is Back

Waffles and tofu eggies return to the vegan trattoria after a two-year hiatus.

04/28/2015 By Tuck Woodstock