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These Are Portland's James Beard Award Finalists for 2022

The chef and restaurant finalists in food’s most prestigious awards were announced on March 16.

03/16/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food News

Portland Restaurant Owners and Workers on Lifting the Mask Mandate

Some are embracing the opportunity to go mask-free, while for others, it’s pandemic precautions as usual.

03/16/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Restaurant Openings

Is Phuket Cafe Portland's Next Great Thai Restaurant?

A first look at the latest project from Thai food hitmaker Akkapong “Earl” Ninsom

03/15/2022 By Karen Brooks

Restaurants

Once a Pandemic Dining Novelty, Streeteries Are Here to Stay in Portland

Permits have been free, but the city is going to start charging for them in September

03/14/2022 By Julia Silverman

Bakeries

7 Portland Pie Shops, Ranked

Whether you’re celebrating Pi Day, a birthday, Thanksgiving, or simply being alive, we dish on the best places for tantalizing fillings and flaky, buttery crust.

03/11/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food News & Events

Threshold Brewing raises funds for Ukraine, a new Burmese restaurant opens, and More PDX Food News

...including a Chelo pop-up at Magna, and St Patrick's day shenanigans.

03/10/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food Carts

A Handmade Pasta Cart Is Coming to Killingsworth Street

Meliora Pasta will serve not-so-traditional pasta like braised beef ravioli with coconut caramel, salsa macha, lime, and mint.

03/07/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Cocktails

The Best Local Spots to Sip Espresso Martinis Like a '90s Boss

The '90s are back, from the faceplant of a Sex and the City reboot to sweet, caffeinated vodka.

03/07/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food News & Events

Portland Food News and Events: March 3-10

Takibi introduces a tasting menu, Paladin Pie’s pizza cart opens, 10 Barrel raises funds for the new Rose Haven Women’s Shelter, and more.

03/03/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Restaurant Review

Vietnamese Food Goes Rogue at Portland's Berlu

Vince Nguyen's terrific new tasting menu is a must-know, must-go situation.

03/03/2022 By Karen Brooks Photography by Thomas Teal

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Food Events

Where to Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Last Minute

Stop here for king cake, po’ boys, and beads.

03/01/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Eat This Now

4 Noodle Dishes to Eat Now

Where to find plates of warm, doughy comfort, from fish sauce spaghetti and meatballs to spicy beef noodle soup

02/25/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food News

These 7 Portland Chefs and Restaurants Are James Beard Award Semifinalists

Earl Ninsom, Thuy Pham, Carlo Lamagna, and more make the list.

02/23/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

First-Look Review

Acclaimed Han Oak Reopens with Hot Pot, Caviar, and Korean Chips

After nearly two years on hiatus, Portland's fun-loving Korean restaurant returns with a new concept

02/23/2022 By Karen Brooks

Hot Take

Can Portland Hold Onto Its Doughnut Crown?

After eating some stellar donuts in Miami—which were featured in a fast-selling limited-run batch of Salt & Straw ice cream—I have my doubts.

02/18/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Let's Do Lunch

Mayo Madness: In Search of the World's Best Mayonnaise

Trail Blazers reporter Brooke Olzendam, Justin Hintze of Jojo, and others taste nine mayos with a whole pile of hot jojos. Who will win?

02/18/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food News

Akadi Is Reopening This Spring—along with an African Grocery

Portland’s best-known West African restaurant will return with a bigger location and an expanded menu.

02/16/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

First look review

Wood-Fired, Greek-Inspired Bluto's Is an Instant Portland Destination

Come for the divine pita, seasonal salads, and ouzo cocktails. Stay for the killer playlist.

02/15/2022 By Karen Brooks

Food News

World’s Biggest Fork Arrives in Fairview Today

The fork, made in McMinnville, measures 37 feet tall.

02/15/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food Trends

Shrimp Cocktail Is Back, Baby

The ritzy hors d’oeuvre can help make the most of hard-won pandemic nights out and provide solace for nostalgia-starved diners.

02/14/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

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