Eat & Drink

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Free sherry at Bar Vivant, Canada’s rising star chef invades the Woodsman Tavern, Fireside celebrates a solid first year, and Project Grace pops up at Hokusei

03/18/2014 By Danielle Klenak

ANATOMY OF A DISH

Cheese & Crack Snack Shop's Loaded Cheese Plate

We step into Portland's newest cheese haven for a taste of their cheese board laden with housemade fixin's.

03/18/2014 By Danielle Klenak

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Portland's 2014 James Beard Award Finalists

Naomi Pomeroy and Cathy Whims represent Portland in the Best Chef Northwest category, while cocktail haven Clyde Common finally gets the attention it deserves.

03/18/2014 By Allison Jones

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Taste of the Nation Returns to the Crystal Ballroom

More than 60 of Oregon's best chefs, winemakers, brewers, and distillers will join forces to benefit Share Our Strength on April 29 with updated takes on childhood treats.

03/17/2014 By Allison Jones

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

New Wine Country Tavern Coming From Joel Palmer House Team

Chef Christopher Czarnecki will open the Barlow Room Bar and Grill this spring, three blocks away from his lauded farm-to-fork restaurant in Dayton.

03/14/2014 By Allison Jones

THE GRAPEVINE

Portland Bubbles Week Returns With Sparkling New Events

Argyle Winery will bring back Bubbles Week 2014 with an inspired array of events and eclectic pairings this May.

03/13/2014 By Salish Davis

RESTAURANT & BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew

The debut of Double Barrel and Cheese & Crack Snack Shop, St. Honore's edible tribute to the new Wes Anderson film, and a historic renovation of a Northeastern Oregon landmark tavern

03/12/2014 By Salish Davis

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Introducing Angel Face, Navarre's Feminine Counterpart

John Taboada’s mysterious bar project is here at last. Hallelujah.

03/12/2014 By Kelly Clarke

OPENING WATCH

New Details Emerge for Portland's First Paleo Brick & Mortar

We've got a preview of new menu items and opening day information for Cultured Caveman's 100% gluten-, dairy-, and soy-free North Portland restaurant.

03/11/2014 By Allison Jones

MARKET WATCH

2014's New Portland Farmers Market Vendors

The regular season of the Portland Farmers Market kicks off on March 15, when some new faces will join returning farmers, ranchers, and artisans.

03/11/2014 By Allison Jones

Slideshow

Slide Show: Portland Farmers Market Returns

03/11/2014

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Oyster socials, Pi Day slices, and beer-fueled St. Patrick's Day Events galore

03/11/2014 By Danielle Klenak

BEER BULLETIN

4 Irish-Style Brews for St. Patrick's Day Sipping

We raise a glass to the area’s best Irish-style brews for a St. Patrick’s Day that honors Portland’s Celts and brew masters alike.

03/11/2014 By Andrew Steinbeiser

INTERVIEW

Russian Restaurant Kachka Readies to Launch

Chef Bonnie Morales gives us insight to her upcoming Russian tapas restaurant and the oft-misunderstood Eastern European palate.

03/10/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

RESTAURANT & BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew

The American Local launches brunch, Lardo North opens, and Ned Ludd draws inspiration from a classic Wu-Tang Clan album.

03/05/2014 By Salish Davis

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Langbaan is a Thai Breaker

Fried snakehead fish, night-market vibes, and other reasons to slip into Akkapong Earl Nimson’s new tasting-menu speakeasy.

03/05/2014 By Karen Brooks

OPENING WATCH

World Foods Now Open in the Pearl District

The team behind Barbur World Foods debuts their second location on NW Everett, complete with a rainbow of produce, international pantry supplies, and a stocked deli.

03/04/2014 By Danielle Klenak