Eat & Drink

BREAKING NEWS

Kir Jensen's Sugar Cube Bakery Closing May 3

The longtime sugar-pusher says a bittersweet goodbye to her Alberta bakery and hints at a "higher calling" coming soon.

04/28/2015 By Kelly Clarke

Best Brunch 2015

The Classic Portland Brunch Hall of Fame

These six stand-by restaurants may require a wait, but they're truly worth every minute.

04/27/2015 By Kelly Clarke

VOX POPULI

Portlanders Share Their Burning Opinions on Brunch

We asked 750 of our readers about Portland's favorite meal. Here's what we discovered.

04/27/2015 By Marty Patail

EAT HERE NOW

Gluten-Free, Vegan Comfort Food at Juniper

Five local women blend social justice with triumphant dishes for everyone at their new downtown food cart.

04/27/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

EAT THIS NOW

Artisan Hot Dogs Are Ready for the Spotlight in PDX

Behold, the next generation of America's great franks, as reimagined by local chefs.

04/27/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

WORD OF MOUTH

What to Eat in Portland in May

A sushi-inspired cheese bar and an obsession-worthy peanut butter truffle bar

04/27/2015 By Karen Brooks

HIGH SPIRITS

A Drinking Guide to Oregon Vermouth for Your Home Bar

A new wave of local vermouth spices up the liquor cabinet.

04/27/2015 By Rachel Ritchie

RESTAURANT REVIEW

Home at Last, Holdfast Blends Comfort and Avant Cuisine

The brick-and-mortar restaurant from former pop-up king Will Preisch plays the perfect stage for his modernist experiments.

04/27/2015 By Karen Brooks

BEST BRUNCH 2015

Host the Best Brunch Around with a DIY Granola Bar

Start with a perfect homemade base, and the add-in options are endless. Stress-free brunch at home? Done and done.

04/27/2015 By Kelly Clarke

RECIPE

How to Make the Perfect Brunch for a Crowd

From savory strata and DIY granola spreads to berry-bursting scones and Italian-accented Bloody Marys, we’ve gathered recipes and tips from Portland’s brunch pros. Best of all? You can prepare every single one of these dishes the night before.

04/27/2015 Edited by Benjamin Tepler and Kelly Clarke

BEST BRUNCH 2015

Toast Masters: The Best Loaded Artisan Breads for Brunching

The secret to a happy morning? Great bread with handcrafted extras.

04/27/2015 By Karen Brooks

BEST BRUNCH 2015

3 Perfect Brunch Cocktails for Day-Drinking Bliss

There’s more to brunch boozing than tired mimosas and Bloodies. These discoveries take the hair of the dog to new levels.

04/27/2015 By Rachel Ritchie

RISE AND DINE

Devouring Portland's Hottest Brunch Spots

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

04/27/2015

BEST BRUNCHES 2015

The 10 Best New Brunches in Portland

A bumper crop of delicious new brunches takes root in PDX, with global flavors and, just as important, no hours-long wait for tables—plus five more plates we can't resist.

04/27/2015 By Zach Dundas, Rachel Ritchie, Karen Brooks, Benjamin Tepler, and Kelly Clarke

DEAR DONUT DIARY

"3 Things I Learned Opening A PDX Doughnut Shop in Japan"

Blue Star's Micah Camden reports from Tokyo on fancy donut mania, getting humbled by Japanese bakers, and why you ought to cover your tattoos before going to the gym.

04/24/2015 By Kelly Clarke