Eat & Drink

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

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