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Som Tum Thai Kitchen’s Pork and Papaya Platter Is the Perfect Starter

At the sensationally spicy Thai restaurant, the eponymous salad centers a sausage-laden platter.

08/08/2025 By Alex Frane Illustrations by Amber Day

Wine Lunch

The Best Wine Tasting Lunch Is at the Vineyard

A long-standing tradition elsewhere, formal-ish lunches among the vines are finding their place in the valley.

08/06/2025 By Jordan Michelman Illustrations by Amanda Lanzone

Food News

Vinyl Meets Pho at a New Bar from the Memoire Team

At After Ours, morning banh mi avocado toast will precede tamarind–fish sauce margaritas.

08/05/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

On Line

The Gen Z Kids Behind the Busiest Matcha Café in Portland

It’s been around for decades. Why does it feel like we’ve never actually tasted matcha until now?

07/31/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Bar Openings

A Vancouver Bar Gets a Makeover from a Legendary Chicago Bartender

The Violet Hour’s Toby Maloney has revamped the historic Elbow Room.

07/30/2025 By Rachel Pinsky

Soil Deposit

The Luxe Conglomerate Quietly Gaining Ground in the Willamette Valley

New money famously draws skepticism when coming into the valley. What’s different about the Ground’s mini wellness empire?

07/29/2025 By Jordan Michelman

Skin Contact

In Northeast Portland, You Can Take a Bath in Wine (Sort Of)

Hey, it’s cheaper than a trip to Bordeaux.

07/28/2025 By Rebecca Jacobson Illustrations by Tara Jacoby

brain freeze

Our Favorite Boozy Slushies for Summer Sipping

Turn up the party with these grown-up answers to the seasonal Slurpee.

07/24/2025 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Summer Weekends

Eugene Is Oregon’s Underrated Wine and Dining Destination

Tasting flights, Trinidadian doubles, and tantalizing views.

07/23/2025 By Andrea Damewood

Willamette Valley

When in Wine Country, Sleep Among the Vines

Willamette Valley wineries have turned grain silos and farmhouses into boutique inns and vacation rentals.

07/22/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Summer Weekends

The North Coast’s Best Fish and Chips

A kitschy garden shop, an old fishing boat, and a converted house hold some of the best fried seafood from Cannon Beach to Astoria.

07/16/2025 By Alex Frane

Dining Alfresco

The Best Rooftop Patios in Portland

The city’s best views for when a simple patio won’t do.

07/09/2025 By Alex Frane

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

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

Portland Monthly

Eat & Drink

Som Tum Thai Kitchen’s Pork and Papaya Platter Is the Perfect Starter

The Best Wine Tasting Lunch Is at the Vineyard

Vinyl Meets Pho at a New Bar from the Memoire Team

The Gen Z Kids Behind the Busiest Matcha Café in Portland

A Vancouver Bar Gets a Makeover from a Legendary Chicago Bartender

The Luxe Conglomerate Quietly Gaining Ground in the Willamette Valley

In Northeast Portland, You Can Take a Bath in Wine (Sort Of)

Our Favorite Boozy Slushies for Summer Sipping

Eugene Is Oregon’s Underrated Wine and Dining Destination

When in Wine Country, Sleep Among the Vines

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