EAT HERE NOW

Eat Here Now: Raven & Rose

The historic Ladd Carriage House is now a worthy restaurant mixing Northwest culinary trends with English tradition (and plenty of cocktails).

03/22/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

FEATURE

The Voracious Appetites of Chef Gregory Gourdet

Whether he’s cooking, running, or throwing parties for 400 of his closest food-world friends (or just eating ice cream), chef Gregory Gourdet’s appetites know few limits.

03/22/2013 By Kelly Clarke

Pour

Consider the Daiquiri

Rum enthusiast Michael Shea revives a very misunderstood classic cocktail.

03/21/2013 By Rachel Ritchie

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Portland's Kid Critics Get Even Cuter

The nine-year-old food critics behind Portland's KidChowPDX prove that they not only eat better than most children, they have better manners, too.

03/21/2013 By Allison Jones

GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Portland's Food for Thought Festival

We're giving away a pair of tickets to a new, four-day festival of food, literary enrichment, and comedy aiming to fight hunger in Oregon.

03/21/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

HIT LIST

8 Reservation-Friendly Portland Restaurants

We explore Portland's no-reservation policy and dish on the top dinner spots you CAN count on, without the wait.

03/20/2013 By Benjamin Tepler and Allison Jones

HOT FOOD STORIES

Portland News to Chew

Everything you need to know about the week in food and drink, from the death of Pine State Biscuits on Belmont to a new winemaker for Archery Summit.

03/20/2013 By Allison Jones

HIGH SPIRITS

Toast: The International Craft Spirits Revival

The Oregon Distiller's Guild's annual artisanal spirits tasting returns this weekend, showcasing over 50 local, national, and international specialty booze peddlers.

03/20/2013 By Jessica Shulsinger

RECOMMENDED READING

The Week's Top Food Writing

We've gathered the week's most interesting stories from the far reaches of the food-centric media, from Girl Scout Cookie crimes to goat penis cocktails.

03/19/2013 By Allison Jones

FOOD FINDER

Introducing Goldfinch Caramel

A former gallery owner sets his sights on sweet new horizons in the form of a local caramel business with inventive ingredients like Oregon black truffle and Hopworks "7-Grain" stout.

03/19/2013 By Allison Jones

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Fill your calendar with delicious dinners and events, from paella at Paley's Place to a sausage-fueled celebration of local food heroes at Ecotrust.

03/18/2013

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Portland's 2013 James Beard Award Finalists

Pomeroy, Whims, and Rucker represent Portland in the Best Chef Northwest category, while baking guru Ken Forkish carries the PDX banner with two nominations.

03/18/2013 By Allison Jones

VIDEO

In the Kitchen with Ken Forkish

Portland's legendary bread guru shares his recipe for early spring salad with salami crisps, pickled asparagus, and smoked rye.

03/15/2013 Edited by Benjamin Tepler

SAVOR

Spring Salad

Local dough master Ken Forkish rolls out a new way to bring bread to the table.

03/15/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

RESTAURANT REVIEW

Italy, Rocking

With his new restaurant, Ava Gene’s, Duane Sorenson gives indie dining an Old World polish.

03/15/2013 By Karen Brooks

Slideshow

Slide Show: A Night at Ava Gene's

03/15/2013

FOOD FINDER

Community Supported Chocolate

Monthly bon bon boxes delivered to your door? Alma Chocolate is totally an enabler.

03/15/2013 By Allison Jones

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Plate & Pitchfork Schedule Revealed

We've got the first look at this season's farm dinners featuring top Portland chefs and Oregon wines.

03/15/2013 By Allison Jones

EAT HERE NOW

Signs of Spring on Portland Menus

It's been a long time coming, but nettles, miner's lettuce, green garlic, and rhubarb are here to officially kick off the season of color.

03/15/2013 By Allison Jones

In the Kitchen

Video: In the Kitchen with Ken Forkish

Portland’s legendary bread guru shares his recipe for early spring salad with salami crisps, pickled asparagus, and smoked rye.

03/15/2013 By Benjamin Tepler