Dining Picks

The Best Breakfasts in Portland

Where to find egg and cheese sandwiches, farmers market burritos, and pozole to start your day.

08/28/2025 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Alex Frane, and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Dining Picks

Portland’s Best Mexican Food

Where to find birria, taquitos, mariscos, and elaborate tasting menus in Portland’s ever-growing Mexican scene.

08/26/2025 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Alex Frane, and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

RCCC

4 Can’t-Miss Events at Rose City Comic Con 2025

On the docket: cast reunions for Battlestar Galactica, The Goonies, and Doctor Who.

08/20/2025 By Alex Frane

Wine Country

The Most Exciting Chefs in the Willamette Valley Right Now

‘Farm to table’ is nothing new. But Oregon’s wine country cooks are making local food feel fresh.

08/18/2025 By Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Emily Teel, and Matthew Trueherz Photography by Michael Novak

Dining Picks

The Best Burgers in Portland

Smashburgers, tavern burgers, sliders, and veggie and vegan burgers at our favorite carts and restaurants in the city.

08/13/2025 By Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Matthew Trueherz

Dish Exploder

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

Knives Out

Portland’s Cutting-Edge Knife Shops

Portland’s culinary fervor and abundance of artisans make for a razor-sharp knife scene.

07/30/2025 By Alex Frane

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

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

Getaway

Where to Stay in Willamette Valley Wine Country

Hotels, inns, and a trailer park for an overnight in the Valley.

07/15/2025 By Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Matthew Trueherz

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

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

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

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

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