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Open Invite

Welcome to Oregon's Wine Party Scene

Alt Wine Fest and AAPI Food & Wine are not just the valley’s hottest festivals—they’re making Oregon wine feel approachable.

07/08/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Wine Time

6 Ways to Taste Wine in the Willamette Valley

Whether you’re looking for rare varietals or simply a great view.

07/02/2025 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Best Restaurants

The 50 Best Restaurants in Portland Right Now

The legends, new voices, and wild ideas that make Portland a major dining destination.

07/01/2025 Edited by Karen Brooks

Smoke and Heat

Portland’s Best Spots for Southern Barbecue

Where to find tender smoked brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and scrumptious sides.

06/27/2025 By Katherine Chew Hamilton and Alex Frane

Dining Alfresco

Portland’s Top Restaurant Patios

Portland has plenty of beautiful, sunny spots to eat outside. These are the places where the food matches the vibes.

06/25/2025 By Portland Monthly Staff

Food News

Berlu Bakery Is Back with Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Dumplings

Chef Vince Nguyen reopens Berlu Bakery in a new space this month, serving bodega standards viewed through a Vietnamese lens.

06/17/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Food News

Oregon’s 2025 James Beard Award Winners Are Here

JinJu Patisserie and Antica Terra’s Timothy Wastell took home the gold tonight.

06/16/2025 By Alex Frane

Superfan

At the Nite Hawk, the Patty Melt Is Perfect Every Time

The cooks may change over the years, but Terrance Moses says his sandwich never does.

06/16/2025 By Margaret Seiler Photography by Michael Raines

Summer Weekends

A Waterfall-Loving Wine Nerd’s Guide to the Gorge

Follow hikes and swims with skin-contact viognier and stone fruit.

06/13/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Sweet Treats

Portland’s Best Ice Cream

Whether you’re a fan of pistachio gelato, soft serve sundaes, mango kulfi, or vegan cookie dough, these are our go-to scoop (and pop) shops.

06/11/2025 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Popular Content

    Portland’s Best Spots for Chinese Food

    Portland’s Best Spots for Chinese Food

    The 25 Restaurants That Made Portland

    The 25 Restaurants That Made Portland

    The Best Takeout, Dine-In, and Pop-Ups for the Holidays

    The Best Takeout, Dine-In, and Pop-Ups for the Holidays

Eat & Drink Features

Best Restaurants

The 50 Best Restaurants in Portland Right Now

Dining Picks

Portland’s Top Spots for Lunch

The Good Stuff

Our Favorite Specialty Grocers and International Markets in Portland

Sweet Tooth

An Opinionated Guide to Portland's Best Bakeries

Veggie Love

The Food Lover's Guide to Portland's Epic Vegan Scene

Tapped In

Portland’s Defining Breweries Right Now

From hazy IPAs to palate-puckering sours, Portland’s ever-evolving beer scene perseveres in the face of challenges.

06/10/2025 By Andi Prewitt

Queer Bars

Portland’s Best LGBTQ+ Bars, Clubs, and Parties

Historic gay bars, iconic drag revues, and roving lesbian dance parties, these are the top spots to celebrate Pride in Portland.

06/09/2025 By Andrew Jankowski and Portland Monthly Staff

Market Share

Farmers Market Hopping with Chef Sarah Minnick

She starred in Chef’s Table: Pizza and earned a James Beard nomination, but the pizza chef and restaurant owner still shops at the farmers market on bike.

06/06/2025 By Alex Frane Photography by Michael Raines

Piece of Cake

Where to Order a Birthday Cake, According to Pastry Chefs

Cafe Olli’s Siobhan Speirits and Libre’s Gabriella Martinez share their favorite spots for celebratory desserts.

06/05/2025 By Alex Frane

Dish Exploder

Why People Line Up for Cheese & Crack’s Soft Serve Sundae

Chocolate + vanilla + buttery cracker crumble = Portland summer icon.

06/04/2025 By Alex Frane Illustrations by Amber Day

Drink Here Now

Rick Munro’s Malpractice Is Portland’s Weirdest, Coolest Cocktail Bar

Acid-adjusted citrus, goat cheese–washed rum, and a dirty martini with neither gin nor vodka make Malpractice a drinking destination.

06/02/2025 By Alex Frane

Dining Picks

Budget-Friendly Portland Dishes Under $15

Inflation got you down? These are our go-to filling meals that won’t break the bank.

05/29/2025 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Alex Frane, and Matthew Trueherz

Food News

Bar Nouveau Is St. Johns' Most Exciting New Pop-Up. Soon, It'll Be a Restaurant.

“It’s like if Julia Child did acid and lived on a commune for a while.”

05/22/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Pop-Up

Aaron Franklin, Texas’s Most Famous Pitmaster, Is Coming (Back) to Portland

The Feast alumnus isn’t bringing his trademark barbecue. Instead, he’s serving NOLA-style po’boys at a weekend pop-up.

05/21/2025 By Alex Frane

Ruby Beauties

A Picker’s Guide to Oregon’s Strawberry Varieties

Hoods aren’t the only berry in town.

05/20/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Illustrations by Mark Wang

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Winter 2025/2026

The 25 Restaurants that Made Portland

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