Eat & Drink

OREGON BEER GUIDE

The New Wave of Portland Breweries

We know, it’s hard to keep track of the city’s rapidly spawning microbrewery scene. Start with these five standouts.

07/01/2013 By Kasey Cordell, John Chandler, Zach Dundas, Aaron Scott, and Marty Patail

OREGON BEER GUIDE

Oregon’s Coolest Beer Gear

A curated collection of the best suds-centric gifts for your favorite brewmaster.

07/01/2013 By Rachel Ritchie

OREGON BEER GUIDE

Your Craft Beer Questions, Answered

Everything you ever wanted to know about Oregon beer but were afraid to ask.

07/01/2013 By Branden Andersen

OREGON BEER GUIDE

The Portland Monthly Summer Six Pack

The ultimate mix of summery pilsners, lagers, and sessions to soak up the season

07/01/2013 By Christian DeBenedetti and Rachel Ritchie

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Mapping Beervana’s History [Infographic]

Like any civilization, our city of beer can get complicated. Here’s a guide to its founders and the paths they paved.

07/01/2013 By Lucy Burningham

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Portland’s Finest Bottle Shops

The model for the modern bottle shop? One part retail, one part tavern, one part cultural center, and one part luncheon counter. Sample the scene at these shops.

07/01/2013 By John Chandler

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Oregon Beer Destinations

Weekend trips into the heart of beer country—Astoria, Hood River, and Bend

07/01/2013 By Christian DeBenedetti

OREGON BEER GUIDE

Portland vs Portland

With a dozen breweries, the other Portland—Maine, that is—is encroaching on the Rose City’s global brew cred. We prompted IPA nut Van Havig of our very own Gigantic Brewing to square off with Belgian-style innovator Rob Tod of Maine’s Allagash Brewing.

07/01/2013 By Christian DeBenedetti

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How to Taste Beer like a Pro

Contrary to popular belief, the key to becoming a successful beer geek is not drinking as much as you can, but paying attention as you drink very slowly. Follow these five simple steps and you’ll be sizing up hop profiles in no time.

07/01/2013 By Rachel Ritchie

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Nate Tilden to open The Richmond bar on Division Street

The Clyde Common mastermind heads to Portland’s "Eat Street" with the Victory Bar and Free House crew.

06/27/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

BEER BULLETIN

Portland Beer Cocktail Book in the Works

Metrovino bartender Jacob Grier is set to bring fifty beer-based concoctions to your home bar with Cocktails on Tap—and a little help from his friends.

06/27/2013 By Allison Jones

BURNING QUESTIONS

Q & A with Globetrotting Chef Jose Chesa

Former Ciao Vito chef dishes up details on his upcoming Ataula tapas restaurant.

06/26/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Tortas and Tacos at Güero

A former taco courier service delivers Yucatan flavors and addictive masa-packed sandwiches.

06/26/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

EAT HERE NOW

Breakfast at Din Din and Imperial

Say good morning to two fresh spins on the a.m. ritual, without the wait.

06/26/2013 By Karen Brooks

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including a pastry pairing with Roseline Coffee at St. Jack and a fireworks dinner for the fourth at Quartet.

06/25/2013 By Julia Raymond

THE MORNING AFTER

Party Pics from Portland Monthly's Country Brunch

Our Bloody Mary-fueled a.m. hoedown brought out the best of Portland food and drink to benefit Zenger Farms.

06/24/2013 By Allison Jones

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Will Preisch Returns to PDX with Holdfast Dining

The former Bent Brick chef is back in Portland after honing his skills in Europe, and is set to launch a daring new supper club series this month.

06/21/2013 By Allison Jones

OPENING WATCH

Lightbar Lights Up on SE Morrison

A tasty answer to S.A.D.: Full-spectrum lighting fixtures that mimic natural sunlight served alongside craft cocktails and healthy snacks.

06/20/2013 By Allison Jones