FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Sandwiches at the Woodsman Market

A specialty foods market puts its meat counter to good use.

05/02/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Xico Coming to Division

This summer, a pair of food-savvy Nostrana vets will unleash a love of chiles, chocolate, and fresh-ground cornmeal on Portland’s thriving “Eat Street.”

05/02/2012 By Karen Brooks

EAT THIS NOW

Crème Brulee Beignets at Boke Bowl

A ramen house serves a blow-torched beauty from pop-up shop Donut-O-Rama

05/02/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

OPENING WATCH

Morso Opens in the Pearl

Long-time Bluehour chef Kenny Giambalvo shares the story behind his new casual Italian eatery Morso, celebrating its Grand Opening today in the Pearl District.

05/02/2012 By Allison Jones

INTERVIEW

5 Questions for Noble Rot’s Kimberly Bernosky

East Burnside’s Noble Rot is celebrating ten years of great food, wine, and one of the best views in town, so we caught up with the spot’s co-owner and founder to see how the neighborhood has changed.

05/01/2012 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat’s News to Chew

Top food news stories from around Portland, including the debut of a new cocktail menu at Ping crafted by Kyle Webster of St Jack and the opening of Southeast Division’s Roadrunner Cafe.

05/01/2012 By Allison Jones

Beer Bulletin

Vote Early (and Often)

Asheville, Shmashville. Portland is Beer City USA!

05/01/2012 By John Chandler

Market Watch

Plate up the Fiddleheads

Young ferns before they unfold their fronds make a tasty addition to dinner.

05/01/2012 By Kristin Belz

OPENING WATCH

Corazon Preview Dinner Giveaway

Chef Christopher Israel is ready to debut Corazon during a series of preview dinners, and Eat Beat is giving away two pairs of reservations to our readers. Will you be among the lucky few to sample the new menu?

04/30/2012 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby parties around town.

04/30/2012 By Allison Jones

MENU WATCH

Irving Street Kitchen’s House Cellos

Chef Sarah Schafer is crossing the line that often separates the kitchen and the bar by whipping up a series of flavorful infused liqueurs that go beyond the traditional lemon.

04/30/2012 By Allison Jones

FOOD NEWS

Opening Watch: Hokusei

A new Japanese restaurant with an emphasis on locally-sourced ingredients is set to debut this week on Southeast Belmont, and we’ve got the first menu, design, and bar details.

04/30/2012 By Allison Jones

Culinary Competition

Saint Cupcake’s Top Mom Contest

Think your mom is the best of the best? Tell Saint Cupcake why and you could win a fully-catered breakfast in bed, care of Cupcake Goddess Jami Curl.

04/30/2012 By Allison Jones

OPENING DAY

Salt & Straw Debuts on NW 23rd

The second location of Kim Malek’s nationally-recognized ice cream shop has opened its doors to the cone-craving public, complete with one-of-a-kind lattes, made-in-house breakfast pastries, and plenty of new flavors.

04/27/2012 By Allison Jones

Cellar Notes

The Chameleon of Wine

04/27/2012 By Condé Cox

Mudroom

Marrow Minded

When cocktails meet carnivores

04/27/2012 By Hanna Neuschwander

RECIPES

Spring-Fresh Recipes

With the farmers markets back in full swing, we offer five recipes from local chefs and farmers for making magic out of seasonal bounty.

04/27/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Oyster Fest 2012

The folks behind EaT: An Oyster Bar and The Parish are hosting an epic oyster bash on May 12, complete with beer, wine, and spirit pairings while five oyster farmers shuck away the afternoon.

04/26/2012 By Allison Jones

Beer Bulletin

Brew Days Rising

A bounty of beer fests on the horizon

04/26/2012 By John Chandler

DINING MONTH

Attention Restaurants: Get Involved with Dining Month!

The folks behind Portland’s annual Dining Month—which offers three-course meals at top PDX restaurants for $25—are looking for last-minute restaurant partners before April 27th.

04/26/2012 By Allison Jones