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Dining News

Portland’s Most Hotly Anticipated Restaurants for Spring 2025

Neo-Neapolitan pizza, Vietnamese pastries, and French bistro dining come to Portland.

04/25/2025 By Alex Frane

Best Restaurants

Portland’s Outstanding Brunches

Where to find fish sauce bacon sandwiches, vegan breakfast burritos, gluten-free chicken and waffles, and decadent eggs Benedict.

04/17/2025 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Food News

Okta Will Reopen in McMinnville with Some Big Changes

Seven months after seemingly closing for good, Okta is returning with a new team.

04/14/2025 By Emily Teel

Q&A

Nostrana Chef Cathy Whims (Finally) Has a Cookbook

The Italian Summer Kitchen is the throwback, illustrated cookbook of simple recipes she never wrote.

04/10/2025 By Alex Frane

Dining Picks

Portland’s Top Sushi Spots for Any Occasion

Look no further for the best casual, splurge, and takeout options around town, from straightforward nigiri to complex specialty rolls.

04/09/2025 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Matthew Trueherz

food news

OK Omens Shakes Things Up with a New Chef

Though young, chef Joseph Papas brings enthusiasm and experience to the wine-focused bistro.

04/04/2025 By Alex Frane Photography by Josh Chang

Bar Guide

Portland’s Quintessential Happy Hours

The best spots for post-work drinks, late-night burgers, and great vibes on a budget.

03/20/2025 By Alex Frane

dining picks

Portland’s Most Kid-Friendly Restaurants

Sticky hands, temper tantrums, and picky eaters welcomed.

03/12/2025 By Alex Frane

wine country

For Its Next Act, Willamette Valley Restaurant Hayward Is Going Solo

The James Beard–nominated farm-to-table spot is moving from its shared space in McMinnville to a brick-and-mortar in Carlton.

03/10/2025 By Alex Frane

Eat Here Now

The Culinary Case for Beaverton

The suburb’s new restaurants are giving Portland a run for its money.

03/06/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Photography by Thomas Teal

Dining Picks

Where to Eat in Beaverton, According to the Portland Restaurant World

Where the people behind Gado Gado, Mariscos con Onda, and more eat in the burbs.

03/04/2025 By Alex Frane

Dish Exploder

Pasture PDX’s Mouthwatering O.G. Sandwich, Broken Down

A banh mi–inspired pastrami sandwich with hazelnut chile oil is a Portland rising star.

03/04/2025 By Alex Frane Illustrations by Amber Day

Dining Picks

Portland’s Favorite Spots for Steaming Bowls of Pho

Where to find delicately spiced beef noodle soups, third-generation bone marrow broth, and vegetable-laden vegan bowls.

02/28/2025 By Katrina Yentch

Portland vs. The World

Ditch the Suburban Stigma and Eat at These Beaverton Chains

Where to find a taste of Portland—or Mongolian hot pot—in the burbs.

02/20/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Interview

The Korean Mama’s Favorite Beaverton Restaurants

The TikTok and Instagram star dishes her go-to spots for spicy short rib soup, tendon-filled pho, and cheeseburgers.

02/19/2025 By Alex Frane

Beaverton and Beyond

Asian Flavors Inspire Some of Beaverton’s Best New Pizzerias

The cohort of Beaverton pizzaiolos with a galaxy-brain approach to toppings.

02/14/2025 By Emily Teel Photography by Thomas Teal

Sugar Rush

3 Beaverton Dessert Shops Worth a Detour

Find a sweet finish to any suburban food crawl, baklava to red bean buns.

02/12/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

The Comeback Queen

Nan Chaison Is the Most Prolific Restaurateur You Don’t Know Yet

From Thai vegan restaurants to Mexican cocktail lounges, Ketsuda ‘Nan’ Chaison has been hard at work.

02/11/2025 By Alex Frane

Dining Guide

Portland’s Most Romantic, Date-Worthy Restaurants

Planning a date with that special someone? Peep this list first.

02/10/2025 By Karen Brooks, Katherine Chew Hamilton, Alex Frane, and Matthew Trueherz

Dining Picks

Winged Victory: Portland’s Top Chicken Wings

Our chicken wing scene is deep, expressing a broad range of culinary traditions and styles. Here are the region’s very best.

01/31/2025 By Alex Frane and Jordan Michelman