FOODIE GIFTS

Holiday Sweets with a Local Touch

This line of giftable, small-batch treats from Willamette Valley Confectionery delivers classic taste using berries, nuts, and dairy products from local farms.

12/11/2012 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat's News to Chew

Top food news stories from around Portland, including expanded brunch service at Portobello Vegan Trattoria and the debut of Cyril's at Clay Pigeon's urban winery.

12/11/2012

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including Breakside Brewery's Winter Formal and a month-long Peking duck dinner special at Departure.

12/10/2012 By Allison Jones

RECIPE

Lotsa Latkes, No Need For Potatoes

Latkes break with the potato tradition and go for parsnips and celery root instead.

12/09/2012 By Kristin Belz

INTERVIEW

5 Questions With Portland Penny Diner Barman Brandon Wise

The veteran Portland bartender continues his streak of winning cocktail programs with a new focus on fountain drinks and DIY concoctions.

12/07/2012 By Allison Jones

OPENING NIGHT

Inside Ava Gene's, Now Open on SE Division

Take a long look the gorgeous new eatery from Duane Sorenson—the brains behind Stumptown Coffee and The Woodsman Tavern—now serving hard-to-find Italian pasta and crave-worthy charcuterie.

12/07/2012 By Allison Jones

Slideshow

Slide Show: Ava Gene's Debuts on SE Division

12/07/2012

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Details emerge for John Stewart’s “Beer”

We’ve got the scoop on Meat Cheese Bread’s upcoming bottle shop

12/07/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

EAT HERE NOW

People's Pig Flies High

After disappearing last summer, the celebrated downtown food cart quietly resurfaces with fresh ideas and wood-fired meats stacked in artful sandwiches.

12/06/2012 By Karen Brooks

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Tannery Bar

Skin & Bones's newest iteration rakes in neighborhood crowds with a stellar bar and simple, affordable bites.

12/05/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

OPENING DAY

Pig Out at the New Downtown Lardo

The second brick-and-mortar outpost of Rick Gencarelli's pig-centric eatery is now open on the corner of SW Washington and 12th.

12/04/2012 By Allison Jones

Slideshow

Slide Show: Inside Lardo's New Downtown Sandwich Shop

12/04/2012

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat's News to Chew

Top food news stories from around Portland, including the return of Jake Martin to Portland, and new accolades for Oregon's award-winning wines.

12/04/2012 By Allison Jones

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Olio Nuovo Celebrations Press On

Upcoming events at Nostrana and Fratelli continue the succession of festivals focusing on fresh-pressed olive oil.

12/04/2012 By Allison Jones

BEER BULLETIN

Notes on the Holiday Ale Festival

Brewers reach for new heights of innovation and mostly succeed.

12/04/2012 By Meaghan Morawski

OPENING WEEK

Sneak Peek: Blue Star Donuts

High-end donuts should have foodies fighting for a place in line.

12/03/2012 By John Chandler

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including Superstorm Sandy Benefit Dine Out PDX and Bazi Bierbrasserie's Great Toy Drive Deal.

12/03/2012 By Allison Jones

RECIPE

Getting Punchy

Scandinavians are known for more than design: they’ve got the secrets to keeping warm through the dark days and nights of winter.

12/02/2012 By Kristin Belz

Slideshow

Slide Show: SW Broadway's New Portland Penny Diner

12/01/2012

OPENING DAY

Inside Vitaly Paley's Portland Penny Diner

The Paley's second new opening this season is serving up fry bread sandwiches, breakfast nosh, and throw-back soda fountain cocktails for kids of all ages.

12/01/2012 By Allison Jones