Eat & Drink

DATE NIGHT CONFIDENTIAL

Sexy Southern Fare at Acadia

This neighborhood favorite is a gem in NE Fremont’s adorable main drag, serving up New Orleans-inspired fare with a seasonal twist and plenty of romance.

01/20/2012 By Allison Jones

IN THE KITCHEN

Video: In the Kitchen with Sarah Hart

Watch as the brains behind Alma Chocolates, Sarah Hart, walks us through her Valentine’s Day recipe for no-fuss chocolate bread pudding.

01/20/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Toro Bravo Cookbook to be published by McSweeney’s

Portland’s small-plate guru John Gorham is teaming up with local writer Liz Crain to write The Toro Bravo Cookbook: The Making, Breaking and Riding of a Bull, due out fall 2013.

01/19/2012 By Allison Jones

HOMETOWN PRIDE

The Heathman’s Philippe Boulot Earns Major French Merit

James Beard Award-winning culinary director at The Heathman is the first chef in the Pacific Northwest to receive a French Officer Medal.

01/19/2012 By Allison Jones

Beer Bulletin

Our Beer Bars Rule!

Draft Mag knows how to rate ‘em

01/18/2012 By Sarah Moore

EAT THIS NOW

Little Bird’s Fancy Pants Chocolate Bar

Gabriel Rucker’s new wave bistro launches a small line of high-flying chocolate bars

01/18/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

PDX Celebrates National Pie Day

Monday, January 23rd is National Pie Day, and several Portland sweet shops and restaurants are celebrating with specials, events, and free pie!

01/18/2012 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat Neighborhood News

Top food news stories from around Portland, including Food Justice Certification for local farms and a new Pearl District restaurant from the folks behind EaT: An Oyster Bar.

01/17/2012 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including Breakside Brewery’s dinner at Aquariva, Chocolates for Choice, and a Chinese New Year celebration fit for a foodie.

01/17/2012 By Allison Jones

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

The Old Gold

There's a new kind of cocktail in the neighborhood.

01/16/2012 By Kate Degenhardt

OPENING WATCH

Marco Frattaroli to Open Second Eatery on Southeast Division

The chef and owner of NW 21st’s Bastas Trattoria is set to open casual Italian eatery Cibo in April.

01/13/2012 By Allison Jones

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Strong Oregon Showing at the 2012 Good Food Awards

Portland artisans made a strong showing among the finalists for the annual artisan food awards. Winners will be announced today!

01/13/2012 By Allison Jones

FARM FRESH FOOD

Farm to Fit Delivers

This chef-powered food—from Garden State’s Kevin Sandri—delivery brings fresh meals made with local produce directly to your home or office.

01/12/2012 By Allison Jones

Mark Your Calendar

Ale Alert!

Cold ones for cold weather

01/11/2012

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Milwaukie Kitchen & Wine

Veteran chef Pascal Sauton brings French comfort, great baking, curated ingredients, and spontaneous evenings to Clackamas country.

01/11/2012 By Karen Brooks

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Double Dragon

A new banh mi shop on SE Division kicks Vietnamese sandwiches up a notch

01/11/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

EAT HERE NOW

5 Fresh Favorites

In these chilliest months, it’s good to hunt down some green in our meals. Here’s our picks for five go-to spots to find fresh comfort food that won’t leave you needing a post-meal nap.

01/11/2012 By Allison Jones

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Kristen Murray Leaving Paley’s Place

The acclaimed pastry wiz and dessert chef is searching for a location to cook up her own dreams.

01/10/2012 By Karen Brooks

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat Neighborhood News

Top food news stories from around Portland, including Joe’s Burgers’ Downtown PDX location, the NY opening of Pok Pok Wing, and brunch service at Olympic Provisions SE.

01/10/2012 By Allison Jones

OPENING WATCH

Inside Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop

Peek inside Sarah Leonard’s sweet shop catering to the kid inside all of us, complete with forty made-to-order soda flavors and retro candy by the pound.

01/10/2012 By Allison Jones