Food News

Genoa’s Affordable Renaissance

Portland’s bastion of elaborate meals slims down for mid-week dining.

03/30/2011 By Benjamin Tepler

Restaurant Opening

Pocket-Sized Pok Pok

With Pok Pok Noi, Andy Ricker’s greatest Thai street food hits come to NE Prescott Street. Get in line.

03/30/2011 By Benjamin Tepler

Food Philanthropy

Bake Sale for Japan

Mark your calendars: Portland’s best bakers unite this Saturday for a monumental bake sale to benefit relief operations in Japan.

03/30/2011 By Rachel Ritchie

First Impressions

Flesh-Free Fine-Dining at Northeast’s Natural Selection

Portland vegetarians and vegans, rejoice! There’s finally a higher-priced (and delicious) eatery just for you!

03/30/2011 By Anna Sachse

Market Watch

Sweet & Salty Make a Better Croissant

Find these prized Bavarian croissants from Fressen Artisan Bakery at Portland Farmers Markets. Go early or they'll be gone!

03/29/2011 By Teri Gelber

Party On

Spring Fling

Tired of spring showers? Color the gray with flowers, Sparkling Rosé Sangria, and Confectionery Club’s macarons.

03/29/2011 By Amara Holstein

New Bars

Countdown to Yolo

Pan-Asian lounge is coming

03/25/2011 By John Chandler

Restaurant Opening

Wining and Dining

Celebrated Thistle chef Eric Bechard opens Community Plate in McMinnville.

03/25/2011 By Benjamin Tepler

Neighborhood Report

Montavilla After Dark

A pocket of PDX that’s got it all

03/24/2011 By John Chandler

Post

Slide Show: New Chicks on the Block

03/23/2011

Food News

Inside the James Beard Awards

On Monday, four Portland chefs and two cooking scribes made the final ballots for the 2011 James Beard Foundation awards. With winners announced in May, the heat is on and all bets are off.

03/23/2011 By Karen Brooks

Hometown Pride

Secrets of an Iron Chef

A behind-the-scenes look at Vitaly Paley’s April 17 battle with Jose Garces on Iron Chef America.

03/23/2011 By Karen Brooks

First Impressions

New Chicks on the Block

Cocotte busts open its French doors with Northwest plates and chicken-themed accouterments in tow.

03/23/2011 By Benjamin Tepler

Cheap Eats

Hidden Gem: Downtown’s Mizu Sushi

This wee four-seat sushi (and udon) counter is fresh, fast, and worth seeking out.

03/23/2011 By Anna Sachse

Happy Hour

Happy Hour of the Week

Night Light does it right

03/22/2011 By John Chandler

Interview

5 questions for: hot, young talent ALEX YODER

Olympic Provisions’ executive chef chats about cookbooks, trends, and choice places to eat.

03/21/2011 By Anna Sachse

Product Placement

Stuff I Want

The Bar Pilot’s Birthday is May 5

03/18/2011 By John Chandler

Eat This Now

Wake up Call: Brunch at Irving Street Kitchen

Just when you thought Portland couldn’t exceed the bacon-donut-biscuit speed limit, here comes Irving Street Kitchen flashing a green light to keep the Southern-influenced indulgence going.

03/16/2011 By Karen Brooks

Happy Hour

Happy Hour of the Week: Temple Bar

Knob Hill’s Indish is reborn is a whiskey & classic cocktail lounge, with a budget-friendly (and worthy) Happy Hour menu to boot.

03/16/2011 By Anna Sachse

Beer Bulletin

Happy Birthday, Dear Beer!

Three of our best breweries light the candles

03/15/2011 By John Chandler