Eat & Drink

RECIPE

The Wild Side

Serratto chef Tony Meyers teaches us to embrace big game with a hearty winter dish.

12/16/2011 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

PDX’s Italian History Guru on CNN

CNN’s food blog Eatocracy recently featured Portland’s Marco Frattaroli and his favorite subject, Italian culinary history. Plus: we’ve got the first word on his next historical dinner symposium.

12/15/2011 By Allison Jones

EAT THIS NOW

Nong’s Hot Sauce Available

Cart legend Nong Poonsukwattana unveils her new line of super secret sauces.

12/14/2011 By Benjamin Tepler

EAT BEAT GIFT GUIDE

The Portland Foodie Gift Guide: 12 Days of Giving

If you start this week, there’s plenty of time left to shower your loved ones with a full twelve days of gifts. Here are my food-centric picks for the 12 days of giving, Portland style.

12/13/2011 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Holiday Beer and Booze

Two events for holiday tipplers to get you in gear for this month’s eclectic festivities.

12/13/2011 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat Neighborhood News

Top food news stories from around Portland, including classic Thai brunch and an opening date for Sizzle Pie’s westside location.

12/13/2011 By Allison Jones

Christmas Shopping

Gift Guide: Whiskey Stones

The solution to dilution

12/13/2011 By Max Gelber

HOLIDAY EATS CHEAT SHEET

Which Holiday Song Makes YOU Hungry?

We’ve matched special holiday dinners around town to their musical alter-egos, so pick your style and make a reservation!

12/12/2011 By Allison Jones

In the Kitchen

Best Ever Cookies

It’s just not the holidays without the tried and true traditional cookie classics.

12/11/2011 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Cooking Like a Local

Sometimes the best recipes come from close to home.

12/10/2011 By Kristin Belz

comedy gyros

Sandwich Stars

Big-Ass Sandwiches throws a big-ass party

12/09/2011 By Rebecca Waits

FOOD NEWS

Greg Denton Leaving Metrovino

Husband-and-wife culinary team Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñonez Denton are leaving the Pearl District’s Metrovino to open Argentine-inspired Ox Restaurant on Northeast MLK.

12/09/2011 By Allison Jones

Christmas Shopping

Drink Deck the Halls

Deals in these cards

12/08/2011 By John Chandler

MENU WATCH

Departure Does Duck

Dig into a feast of Peking Duck two ways while soaking in views of Downtown Portland’s holiday lights from the top of the Nines Hotel.

12/08/2011 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat Neighborhood News

Two food news blips from around Portland, including the opening of NW’s Bull Run Distillery and a fond farewell to NE MLK’s Wayne’s Chicago Red Hots.

12/08/2011 By Allison Jones

OPENING NIGHT

The Return of Alberta’s Aviary

Chefs Sarah Pliner, Kat Whitehead and Jasper Shen are back in business at their Northeast Alberta eatery, with new menu items and a fully restored interior.

12/07/2011 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND WINE EVENTS

Pix Patisserie’s Bubbly Spectacular

Pix owner Cheryl Wakerhauser is fanatical about Champagne, and she’s put together a month of toast-worthy, budget-friendly events that highlight her favorite bubbles this holiday season.

12/06/2011 By Allison Jones

OPENING WEEK

Opening Week: Mi Mero Mole

Portland foodie-in-the-know Nick Zukin has opened the doors to his casual eatery offering Mexico City-style tacos de guisados, and Eat Beat has the photos and first bites.

12/06/2011 By Allison Jones

OPENING WEEK

Introducing the Woodsman Market

We’ve got the first look at the well-curated artisan market nestled between Division’s Stumptown Coffee and Woodsman Tavern, now open.

12/05/2011 By Allison Jones

Market Watch

Persimmons and Quince, Crackers and Cheese

Seasonal curiosities plus a cabinet of long-lasting classics make easy entertaining fancy and fun.

12/05/2011 By Kristin Belz