Eat & Drink

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

Playful Experimentation Reigns at Savage Grace Wines

Fellow winemakers nod to this Washington vintner as one of the most innovative producers in the region.

08/18/2023 By Tamara Turner

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

Cho Wines Plunges into Ingenuity

With a thirst for experimentation, this vineyard is making waves.

08/18/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

The PoMo 2023 Weird Wine Challenge

Hiyu Wine Farm's Wondrously Creative Wines

Hiyu’s pours buzz with the energy and verve of ancient practices.

08/18/2023 By Tamara Turner

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

What's Weird Wine?

Winemakers are bucking norms in the hills surrounding Portland, producing delicious explorations of taste and form. We invite you to taste and slosh your way through our top picks.

08/18/2023 By Arianne Cohen, Katherine Chew Hamilton, Jordan Michelman, Tamara Turner, and Hannah Wallace Photography by Michael Novak

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

Are You a Coferment Virgin? 6 Portland Varieties to Try

It's a cider lovefest, and our city is the home base of creative producers. We found the half dozen best coferments for taste bud adventures, with blends of apples, wine grapes, and other Oregon fruits.

08/17/2023 By Hannah Wallace Photography by Michael Novak

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

The Man Behind Oregon’s Most Surprising Wine Pairings

Sommelier Ron Acierto chooses the best vino for, say, cherry belle radishes over sea bream, at Okta.

08/16/2023 By Jordan Michelman Photography by Thomas Teal

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

The 5 Weird (in the Best Way) Wines Shop Owners Can’t Stop Talking About

We asked local bottle shop staff to tell us about their favorite innovative vinos. They had a lot to say.

08/16/2023 By Jordan Michelman

Taste Test

The Best (and Worst) Kombucha, Local and Not

We pitted local brands like Camellia Grove, Humm, and Brew Dr. against nationwide giant GT’s.

08/15/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Q & A

Ripping the City with Elan Hagens

The mycophile and Portland native dishes on her favorite Portland spots and the worst advice she's ever received.

08/09/2023 By Dalila Brent

Condiments

Taste Test: Best (and Worst) Ketchups, Local and Not

We compared three Oregon-made ketchups to international megabrand, Heinz. Which belong in your fridge?

08/08/2023 By Arianne Cohen

Food & Music

What Food Do You Pair with Esperanza Spalding? Elliott Smith? Aminé?

Pickathon's Curation series partners musicians and chefs on the precipice of stardom for a dreamy fan experience.

08/01/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

PoMo Taste Test: The Best (and Worst) Hot Sauces

We compared eight Oregon-made hot sauces, including classics like Secret Aardvark and newcomers including Hab Sauce and Newks. Which one belongs in your fridge?

08/01/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food News

Eats This Week: Say Goodbye to La Moule, and Hello to Giant Quesadillas

Visit La Moule and Yui before they shutter, and catch giant quesadillas and towering hamburguesas from two new pop-ups.

07/28/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Review

Okta Is Now Oregon Wine Country’s Greatest Restaurant, Ever

One year after opening, Michelin-starred chef Matthew Lightner and wine curator Ron Acierto deliver a new definition of food, wine, and Oregon on McMinnville’s main drag.

07/27/2023 By Karen Brooks

Eats

The Houston Blacklight Lands This Week

The third project from Portland’s acclaimed Gado Gado team opens July 26 on SE Clinton, with irreverence in tow (think disco, Atomic-age fantasy, and mapo tofu fries).

07/25/2023 By Karen Brooks

Lagers

Taste Test: Best (and Worst) Local Beers for a Hot Day

You might as well support the local economy. We tried 5 made-in-Oregon lagers to cool you off after you’ve mowed the lawn on a hot afternoon, or just watched someone else do it. Here are our picks.

07/25/2023 By Sam Stites