Wine

Cellar Notes: February 2011

Despite what some critics say, the Oregon 2007 vintage pinot noir has matured into a quality wine. Notable 2007 pinot noirs include Cristom, Erath, Bethel Heights, Lemelson, and Et Fille.

01/14/2011 By Condé Cox

Behind Bars

People’s Party

Democrat Jesse Cornett becomes a publican

01/14/2011 By John Chandler

Interview

5 questions for: wine country wizard ERIC BECHARD

Thistle’s dashing defender of local pigs dishes about the upcoming Community Plate and other places to eat good in his neighborhood.

01/14/2011 By Anna Sachse

Eat This Now

The Best Cubano, Ever. Really.

Bunk Sandwiches’ pork belly cubano just might change your life.

01/12/2011 By Karen Brooks

Happy Hour

Happy Hour of the Week: Fenouil

Happy hour food that will actually make you forget about your wine, even when it’s a brilliantly matched glass of full, crisp, spicy Daedalus Gruner Veltliner.

01/12/2011 By Anna Sachse

Beer Bulletin

Choosing Sides

The tale of two pubs

01/11/2011 By John Chandler

Cheap Eats

Good Cheer at The Press Club

Wine and words, music and a meal, or coffee and a little quiet time in Southeast.

01/10/2011 By Anna Sachse

The Sporting Life

Duck Dives

Watering holes for the Fiesta Bowl

01/07/2011 By John Chandler

Introducing

The Buzz: Oui Presse

Southeast’s latest coffee shop offers Stumptown, scrumptious pastries, and rad magazines.

01/07/2011 By Anna Sachse

Eat Here Now

Building a Better Biwa

Southeast Portland’s cozy Japanese den of delights bolts down the formulas to make a lasting impression.

01/05/2011 By Karen Brooks

First Impressions

Good Eats at Grain & Gristle

Parking on NE Prescott is about to get a little dicier, thanks to great beer and step-above grub at Grain & Gristle.

01/05/2011 By Anna Sachse

Year-End List

Magic Moments 2010

A few things that made me love my job this year

01/04/2011 By John Chandler

Interview

New Year’s Resolutions 101

Trim down tips you’ll actually enjoy from Jenn Louis, chef/owner of NoPo’s Lincoln

01/03/2011 By Anna Sachse

Interview

5 questions for: new fangled-foodie MATT LIGHTNER

Castagna’s culinary lightning bolt briefly talks trends and tantalizing tidbits.

12/31/2010 By Anna Sachse

Ring in the new year at one of Portland Monthly's favorite watering holes of 2010.

Best Bars Best Bets for New Year’s Eve

12/30/2010 By Geoff Earl

Beer Bulletin

Brews on Burnside

Burnside Brewing’s soft opening tonight

12/28/2010 By John Chandler

EAT HERE NOW

Introducing: ROOST

After working at high-end East Coast restaurants and jet-setting as a personal chef to celebrity clients, Roost's Megan Henzel was primed for a return to minimalism.

12/23/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Slideshow

Slide Show: Trophy Case

12/22/2010

Wine

Cellar Notes: January 2011

There are deals to be had with winter wines.

12/22/2010 By Condé Cox

Pour

Are Homemade Sodas the Next Artisan Drinking Frontier?

Kick off 2011 with a taste of Portland’s most innovative zero-proof beverages.

12/22/2010 By Rachel Ritchie