Eat & Drink

Taste Test

The Best Sourdough Bread

We tested classics from Ken’s Artisan Bakery and Grand Central Bakery against newcomers like Cafe Olli. These are our favorite crusty, crumby loaves in Portland.

12/12/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

The Best (and Worst) Oregon-Made Chais

Oregon is overflowing with local chais. We tried concentrates and powders from Soul Chai, One Stripe Chai, Smith Teamaker, Oregon Chai and more.

12/05/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

The Best (and Worst) Eggnog from Portland and Beyond

We squared off five holiday nogs, including Alpenrose and Alexandre Family Farm.

11/28/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

The Best (and Worst) Hot Chocolates from Portland and Beyond

Move over, Swiss Miss. We tasted hot chocolate mixes from Woodblock, Cloudforest, Momo Cocoa, Moonstruck, Treehouse, and Wildwood.

11/21/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Restaurant Review

One of Portland’s Best Bowls of Birria Lives at Birrias Tamazula in Gresham

This small, family-run gem specializes in Mexican comfort food. Don’t miss the birria de chivo with hot Lao-style chile oil.

11/17/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton Photography by Michael Novak

Taste Test

The Best (and Worst) Chile Crisps from Portland and Beyond

Whether you’re new to chile crisp (read on!) or obsessed, we’ve got answers: we pitted Lao Gan Ma and Fly By Jing against local brands.

11/14/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Holiday Guide

Where We’re Getting Our Thanksgiving Pies This Year

Yes, we’re stimulating the pie economy. Whether you’re an apple pie person, a pumpkin devotee, or like your Thanksgiving a little nontraditional, we’ve got dessert options for you.

11/10/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

The Best (and Worst) Bacon from Oregon and Beyond

Whether you like it thick or thin, chewy or crispy, here are our top picks for porky goodness.

11/07/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food News

Did You Get Your World Vegan Month Passport Yet?

Two dozen restaurants and carts are offering vegan specials and donating money to nonprofits.

11/03/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Ritzverse

What’s Inside the New Ritz-Carlton, Portland? We Went to See for Ourselves.

From the lounge to the 20th floor restaurant, it's all open for business. Here’s what’s notable, from the dress code to the $240 rib eye.

11/01/2023 By Matthew Trueherz

Breaking Food News

James Beard Chef Gregory Gourdet Inks a Major Deal on a Home Cookbook

The acclaimed Kann chef will add a new ingredient to his second global cookbook: easy.

10/31/2023 By Karen Brooks

Taste Test

The Best (and Worst) Black Teas, from Portland and Beyond

We pitted four teas by local favorite Steven Smith Teamaker against national brands like Lipton.

10/31/2023 By Arianne Cohen

Review

Meat Sweats and Fog Machines at Portland’s Jeju

At Jeju, wood-fired Korean BBQ meets karaoke in a fine-dining house party.

10/27/2023 By Karen Brooks Photography by Thomas Teal

Breakfast

The Fall 2023 Breakfast Challenge: Try Our 5 Favorite Dishes

From the usual suspects like apple-cinnamon pancakes to picks like spicy Vietnamese noodle soup, this is how to start your day as the leaves begin to fall.

10/27/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton