OPENING NIGHT

Opening Night: Mextiza

Oswaldo Bibiano’s second eatery offers regional Mexican cuisine in family-style portions on North Killingsworth, and we’ve got the photos and first tastes.

11/30/2011 By Allison Jones

Beer Bulletin

Hail, Hail Winter Ale

Holiday Ale Festival and then some

11/30/2011 By John Chandler

FOODIE FREEBIES

StarChefs.com Rising Star Gala

Eat Beat’s snagged a pair tickets to Monday’s Rising Star Chef gala—and we’re just itching to give them away.

11/29/2011 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Neighborhood News

Top food news stories from around Portland, including the opening of Tanuki 2.0 in Montavilla and "Ace of Cakes" Duff Goldman in Boring, Oregon.

11/29/2011 By Allison Jones

OPENING WEEK

Inside Boke Bowl’s Brick-and-Mortar

After a year of pop-up events at hot restaurants around town, the ramen masters are settling down in Portland’s Industrial Southeast—and they’re ready for the crowds.

11/28/2011 By Allison Jones

Christmas Shopping

Bar Pilot’s Gift Guide

Indispensable items for the imbiber

11/28/2011 By John Chandler

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including the debut of Scott Paul Wine’s Portland event space and a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author meet-and-eat at Ned Ludd.

11/28/2011 By Allison Jones

EAT THIS NOW

Curry at Kalé

Japanese comfort spot Kalé re-opens downtown with delicious curry in tow.

11/23/2011 By Benjamin Tepler

Slideshow

Slide Show: Pie High

11/23/2011

EAT HERE NOW

Portobello Picks Up Brunch

In a town filled with downright gluttonous options for your a.m. meal, this vegan trattoria brings all the comfort without the eggs, bacon, and butter (and it’s delicious).

11/23/2011 By Allison Jones

Introducing

Nuvrei Patisserie & Café

Nuvrei is a stellar sandwich stop for Pearl District patrons.

11/23/2011 By Benjamin Tepler

Pour

Pint Size

Portland nanobreweries warm up winter with flavorful beers.

11/23/2011 By John Chandler

Review

Pie High

Behind a serious crust and fresh biscuits, Lauretta Jean’s is a little shop of flaky wonders.

11/23/2011 By Karen Brooks

Feature

First the Dishes, then the Revolution

In the midst of Occupy Portland’s chaos, a vibrant communal kitchen exemplified the protest’s boldest goals.

11/23/2011 By Amanda Eckerson

Mudroom

Flavor Profile

Oregon’s newest meat artiste explains how the salumi gets made.

11/23/2011 By Vanessa Chang

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat Neighborhood News

Top food news stories from around Portland, including a new Heart Coffee location downtown, The Guild Pub’s rebirth, and an official opening date for Aviary.

11/22/2011 By Allison Jones

Best of the City

Portland's Best Restaurants 2011

Eat, Play, Love: 35 Divine Dining Experiences

11/22/2011 By Karen Brooks

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including a free Thanksgiving feast at Prost! and a Victorian Dinner Salon (complete with blindfolded musical chairs).

11/21/2011 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Party Pics: Beaujolais Nouveau at the Heathman

Eat and drink vicariously through my photos of the epic annual celebration of the everyman’s French wine—and the rooms of food that came with it.

11/21/2011 By Allison Jones

RECIPE

Life of the Party

Master caterer Larry Grimes sets a festive table for the holidays.

11/18/2011 By Benjamin Tepler