Eat & Drink

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

GOOD EATS

Bend’s Plant-Based Burger Joint Hits Hawthorne

Next Level Burger brings organic and vegan bacon cheeseburgers to Southeast Portland.

04/23/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

MARKET WATCH

Portland Farmers Market's New Vendors and Neighborhood Opening Dates

The 2015 market season is kicking into gear with eleven new faces and six neighborhood markets ready to set up shop in May and June.

04/22/2015 By Allison Jones

EAT WITH YOUR EYES

Inside P.R.E.A.M.’s Pizza Party HQ

An exclusive first look at the hottest new pie spot in town.

04/22/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Get Your Tickets to Portland Monthly's Country Brunch 2015

Tickets are now on sale for our May 3 celebration featuring breakfast fare from six top Portland restaurants and six of the city's best bloody marys.

04/22/2015 By Eat Beat Team

BEAN SCENE

Bean Heaven at Cup & Bar: Where Coffee and Chocolate Collide

Trailhead Coffee and Ranger Chocolate team up for tastings, tours, and one killer affogato.

04/21/2015 By Rachel Davidson

Restaurant and Bar Updates

Portland News to Chew

Blue Star Opens in Japan, Stumptown launches Cold Brew Nitro, and Justin Wills plans a second restaurant in Newport.

04/21/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

PDX PANTRY

You Can Now Find Portland Soda Works' Fancy Pop Syrups at New Seasons

Local maker Chris Onstad's quest to craft the "Belgian beer of soda pop" lands at local grocery stores.

04/21/2015 By Kelly Clarke

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Alma Chocolate Opening Second Shop

Portland’s premiere house of bonbons will expand to the Weatherly Creamery Building in June.

04/21/2015 By Karen Brooks

OPENING WATCH

5 Reasons to Look Forward to Portland's Newest Sundae Shop

The Maple Parlor promises self-serve sundaes suitable for lifestyles from vegan to Paleo.

04/17/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Gregory Gourdet’s Compass Dinner Series is Back

The Top Chef star sets course for a summer of intimate, globetrotting meals.

04/15/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Coquine Eyes June Opening; Last Pop-Up April 17

Six courses of personal food and experimental craft ales offer a taste of things to come this summer on SE Belmont.

04/14/2015 By Karen Brooks

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Barbecue Deluxe at Smokehouse Tavern

The Westside BBQ joint heads to the Southeast with brunch, booze, and late-night ribs.

04/14/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING NEWS

Back to Eden Brings Food Cart “Cottage” to Southeast Portland

The local bakery will sell gluten-free and vegan treats at Tidbit Food Farm.

04/13/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

BREAKING NEWS

The Scoop on P.R.E.A.M., Opening April 24

This month, the former hip-hop-loving pizza pop-up goes legit in Southeast Portland.

04/10/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Honey-themed brunch at Cocotte, Austrian wine dinners at Gruner, and food photography classes from the pros.

04/08/2015 By Rachel Davidson

RESTAURANT AND BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew

Produce Row is reborn, Smallwares chef Johanna Ware opens a new restaurant, and Saveur and Food & Wine dole out local nominations.

04/08/2015 By Benjamin Tepler