FEATURE

Reasons to Love Portland

From poetry to poutine, from high tech to high fashion, we celebrate what makes our city the best anywhere.

04/25/2014 With Marty Patail, Randy Gragg, Aaron Scott, Benjamin Tepler, Allison Jones, Carl Abbott, Jonathan Frochtzwajg, Kelly Clarke, Tuck Woodstock, Maya Seaman, Peter Holmstrom, Lexy Folkes, Greg Young, Rene Denfeld, Brian Doyle, Justin Hocking, and Laini Taylor Edited by Rachel Ritchie and Zach Dundas

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Two Portland Chefs, Two Vegetable Dinners, One Leap Forward

Vegetable whisperers Joshua McFadden of Ava Gene’s and Gregory Gourdet of Departure get to the root of culinary collaboration.

04/23/2014 By Karen Brooks

RESTAURANT & BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew

We say hello to Kachka, Boke Bowl West, and Jackknife, bid farewell to Good Keuken and Viking Soul Food, and share two chances to dine out for a great cause.

04/22/2014 By Eat Beat Team

READ EM AND EAT

New Book Explores Portland Food Cart Stories

Discover the history behind the city's most esteemed food carts from Portland-based food truck fan Steven Shomler in his new book.

04/22/2014 By Brooke Bass

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Sample rare Vino de Mezcal, make your best guess at OMSI's blind-tasting bingo, and grab a free scoop of Salt & Straw at their 3rd anniversary bash.

04/22/2014 By Danielle Klenak

INTERVIEW

Tasty New Details for Eastern Oregon's Lostine Tavern

Pure Beef author and Slow Food missionary Lynne Curry talks about her upcoming Lostine Tavern, grass-fed burgers, and the challenges of locavore cooking in Eastern Oregon.

04/21/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING NEWS

Genoa Restaurant Closing May 11

The historic SE Belmont dining destination will close for an "extended hiatus" and some soul searching.

04/21/2014 By Karen Brooks and Allison Jones

BEER BULLETIN

Vintage Beer Hits the Mainstream

Patrick Dawson, author of a new guide to beers that improve over time, mulls over aged beer history and why old is new again.

04/16/2014 By Salish Davis

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Updated: A Sneak Peek at 2014 Farm Dinners

Make plans to head out to the country this summer and book your spot for one of these unique farm to table dinners.

04/15/2014 By Kristin Leigh and Danielle Klenak

HISTORY

40 Years of Ghosts and Handmade Crust at Old Town Pizza

Old Town Pizza celebrates its 40th anniversary this month, complete with signature fresh-made pizza pies and a special anniversary brew.

04/15/2014 Photography by Brooke Bass

HIGH SPIRITS

The Driftwood Room Serves Up Locally Inspired Cocktails

The Driftwood Room teams up with some of Portland’s most loved artisan producers for a special Mixed in PDX summer cocktail series. The creative cocktails feature products from Salt & Straw, Jacobsen Salt, Smith Teamaker, and Bee Local Honey.

04/15/2014 By Brooke Bass

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner: Easter Feaster Edition

Easter dinners, Easter brunches, and even egg-y Easter cocktails are on the menu this weekend, plus Top Chef Dave Martin serves up his signature Turducken meatballs.

04/15/2014 By Danielle Klenak

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Slide Show: 40 Years of Old Town Pizza

04/15/2014

READ EM AND EAT

Upcoming Foodie Book Events

Whether you’re looking to learn to bake bread, make your own cheese in under an hour, or tap into bartending tips from a Portland pro, these cookbook events have you covered.

04/15/2014 By Eat Beat Team

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Slide Show: Inside Nong's Khao Man Gai's Restaurant

04/14/2014

GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Taste of the Nation

Be dazzled by delicious bites and booze all while giving back to local non-profits tackling child hunger and food insecurity.

04/14/2014 By Brooke Bass

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Bend Butchers to Open a Japanese Soul Food Restaurant

Pono Farm digs into its Japanese roots with a butcher shop and eatery in Northeast Portland.

04/14/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

INTERVIEW

Getting Personal with Portland’s Food Napoleon Micah Camden

We sit down with the outspoken chef and restaurateur to find out the secret to smart expansion and his life's singular regret (hint: it involves Voodoo Doughnut).

04/11/2014 By Marty Patail

GET SCHOOLED

Portland Cooking Classes for All

Whether you'd like to learn a single dish, have a cooking party, or train to be a full-fledged chef, Portland culinary experts have a class for you.

04/11/2014 By Danielle Klenak

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Pacific Northwest Olive Oil Conference

The first-ever Cool Climate Extra Virgin Olive Oil event brings together foodies and farmers for a weekend devoted to all things olive

04/10/2014 By Danielle Klenak