Eat & Drink

HIT LIST

The 10 Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2015

Our hottest restaurant prospects for the new year (March is going to be a big one).

01/21/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

EAT THIS NOW

La Panza Cafe Debuts Take-Home Tamale Tuesdays

Craving some New Mexican comfort food? La Panza's blue corn calabacita green chile or red-chile marinated pork tamales are waiting for you.

01/20/2015 By Allison Jones

DEEP STEEP

Tea Bar Brings Hot Blends to NE Killingsworth

With Lavender London Fog lattes, European and Asian-influenced design, and "Magic" kombucha, Erica Indira Swanson's chic new teahouse is a must-try for tea lovers.

01/20/2015 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Bula Kava Launches Fresh-Pressed Juice, Acai Bowl, and Smoothie Menu

SE Division's mellow hangout adds fruit and veggie love to its offerings of relaxing (and tongue numbing) kava.

01/20/2015 By Allison Jones

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 11

Gourdet hangs on with help from his sister; Adams slotted for a comeback.

01/15/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

JUST BECAUSE

Yes, It's Come to This: The PDX Airport Carpet IPA

Rogue Ales pays homage to Portland's greatest rug.

01/14/2015 By Marty Patail

OPENING WATCH

6 New Plant-Based PDX Eateries to Get Your Veg On in 2015

Embrace your herbivorous side with samosa bowls, cheesesteaks, Mediterranean eggplant, and chocolate vodka mousse.

01/14/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

BREAKING NEWS

Inside Portland’s First Food Hall, Pine Street Market

The first details emerge on an ambitious, indoor food-and-drink pod opening downtown this fall.

01/14/2015 By Karen Brooks

HIT LIST

A Handful of Hot New Brunch Options for 2015

From Vietnamese-accented Southern fare to Asian-inspired comfort favorites, these 8 additions to Portland's bustling brunch scene are set to bring a world of variety to your weekend morning meal.

01/13/2015 By Allison Jones

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

PREAM’s Chinese-Italian Pop-Up

Menu details for the hip-hop-inspired pizza sensation’s new pop-up dinner series.

01/13/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

GOOD EATS

Made-In-PDX Pantry: 7 New Healthy Food Companies

Paleo pancake mixes, deliciously creamy coconut yogurt, hot sauce with soul, and all-natural bitters for your conscious home bar

01/13/2015 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including the Oregon Truffle Festival, dance parties at DaNet, and izakaya dinners at Nodoguro

01/12/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 10

In an ode to Julia Child, Imperial's Doug Adams is eliminated (for now).

01/08/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

WEEKEND AWAY

Dine Out Vancouver Festival

From Jan 16–Feb 1, foodies take over the charming international metropolis of Vancouver, BC. Reservations are open now!

01/07/2015 By Sara Rangel

Roundup

The Portland 21: Karen Brooks’ Favorite Dishes of 2014

Portland Monthly’s food critic reveals the foods and flavors of the year.

01/07/2015 By Karen Brooks

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

The New Laurelhurst Market

Chef Ben Bettinger and bartender Kevin Ludwig helm Portland’s iconic, alternative steak house; Paley’s Place chef Patrick McKee joins the kitchen.

01/07/2015 Photography by Benjamin Tepler

EAT HERE NOW

Rotisserie Renaissance at Pollo Norte

With free-range birds, delectable sides, and family-style service, a new chicken hot spot on NE 42nd and Killingsworth is heating up.

01/06/2015 By Allison Jones

GIVEAWAYS

Win Tickets to the Oregon Truffle Festival

Eat Beat snagged a pair tickets to OTF’s “A Walk on the Wild Side” dinner on Friday, January 16th—and they may have your name on them!

01/06/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

DISPATCH

Is Coffee Doomed? One Portlander's Plan to Save the Bean

David Griswold is connecting farmers and roasters for a more sustainable harvest.

01/05/2015 By Hanna Neuschwander

INTRODUCING

Bamboo Izakaya's Sustainable Grill is Sizzling on Alberta

Anchored around a custom-made robata grill, the promising new sister restaurant to Portland’s sustainable sushi franchise is heating up.

01/05/2015 By Benjamin Tepler