Zero-Proof

Oregon-Made Nonalcoholic Mixers to Up Your Mocktail Game

Because bitters and soda are overrated.

12/23/2024 By Alex Frane Photography by Michael Novak

First Foods

Oraibi by Javelina Explores the World of Indigenous Cuisine

Lauded chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson utilizes First Foods and precolonial cooking techniques for her new prix fixe dinner series.

12/20/2024 By Alex Frane Photography by Josh Chang

Holiday Guide

Where to Dine on New Year’s Eve

The best restaurants for oysters, Champagne, and prix-fixe meals to welcome 2025.

12/18/2024 By Alex Frane

Holiday Guide

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

Where to find latke parties, rib roasts, and restaurants open on Christmas.

12/13/2024 By Alex Frane

Food News

Portland’s Oldest East-Side LGBTQ+ Bar Will Close

After 23 years of service, Crush Bar is closing after its final New Year's Eve party.

12/02/2024 By Alex Frane

Best Bars

Portland's Quintessential Dive Bars

Where to visit for cheap drinks, late nights, and the glow of video poker machines.

11/27/2024 By Alex Frane

Game Time

Local Artist Jordan Mishra Johnson Is Releasing an Illustrated Culinary Card Game with Bunnies

Drawn Hungry has players competing to create the best meals.

11/22/2024 By Alex Frane

openings

Foxtrot Combines Spanish Tapas and Cocktails with Coffee Service on Belmont

The café and bar has taken over the 130-year-old Victorian previously home to the Pied Cow.

11/14/2024 By Alex Frane

turkey time

Where to Find Thanksgiving Dinner for Dine-In and Takeout in Portland

Too busy to baste a turkey this year? Portland restaurants and grocers have you covered, from Peruvian feasts to home-delivered turkey dinners.

11/13/2024 By Alex Frane

Food News

Kaleidoscopic Cocktail Bar the Houston Blacklight Is Closing

The Clinton Street lounge from the Gado Gado team will say goodbye with a party on November 2.

10/30/2024 By Alex Frane

Food News

The James Beard Public Market Is Finally Opening in Portland—for Real This Time

After decades of starts and stalls, the market has found a location in downtown Portland, to be completed by fall 2026.

10/28/2024 By Alex Frane

all hallows’ eve

Our Favorite Tricks and Treats at Portland Bars and Cafés

From eyeball-topped sundaes to bubbling beaker cocktails, here are five places to get spooky snacks and drinks this October.

10/25/2024 By Alex Frane

Zero Proof

Oregon-Made Nonalcoholic Spirits Are Fueling Portland's Mocktail Renaissance

As bars begin to expand and rethink their zero-proof beverage menus, Oregon brands like Wilderton and Dhōs have become major players.

10/01/2024 By Alex Frane

RCCC

6 Can’t-Miss Events at Rose City Comic Con 2024

Our schedule: cosplay catwalk, chatting with the Our Flag Means Death cast, and celebrating 30 years of Hellboy with creator Mike Mignola.

08/20/2024 By Alex Frane