HIGH SPIRITS

The Mead Revolution is Buzzing

Move over cider and beer! A Northwest uprising is making an ancient brew cool again.

11/03/2014 By Allison Jones

BEST RESTAURANTS

How to Devour Portland's Restaurant Scene in 7 Days

The ultimate food lover's challenge—a very full week-long tour of Portland's best restaurants. We dare you.

11/03/2014 By Kelly Clarke

LIGHT A FIRE

Extraordinary Volunteer: Connie Kramer of Store to Door

Helping seniors and those with disabilities live full, independent lives

10/23/2014 By Allison Jones

CART WATCH

PBJ's Grilled Hints at Brick-and-Mortar Sandwich Shop Location

The team behind Portland's gourmet PB&J food cart offer a glimmer of hope to the hungry residents of Northwest Portland.

10/23/2014 By Anna Loh

CHEF LIFE

Where Do Portland's Best Chefs Eat on their Own Time?

From pop-up chefs who gorge on Asian noodles, empire-builders who lunch at “prison-like” taquerias, and a James Beard Award winner who swears by Elmer’s—Portland chefs devour this town.

10/21/2014 By Kelly Clarke

BREAKING NEWS

Departure’s Gregory Gourdet Launches Monthly Pop-up Dinners

With chef Gregory Gourdet’s new “Compass Series,” a fierce Top Chef competitor puts a stamp on Japanese, Chinese, and Haitian cuisines.

10/20/2014 By Karen Brooks

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Departure's Paleo Pop-Up Brunch with Nom Nom Paleo

Michelle Tam and Gregory Gourdet are teaming up (again) for another show-stopping Paleo meal.

10/06/2014 By Allison Jones

MARKET WATCH

CSAs Aren't Just For Summer! Meet Your Farm-Fresh Winter Haul

These intrepid farmers are delivering cold-weather crops to Portland locavores all winter long. Here's how to sign up for the goods.

10/02/2014 By Tuck Woodstock

PDX PANTRY

New Portland-Made Products for Fall

Grain-free granola! Hell dust! Rosemary lemon asparagus! We've got the freshest batch of locally made foods for your pantry.

10/02/2014 By Allison Jones

FUZZ BUZZ

Previewing Saraveza's Peachy-Keen Peche Fest

At this end-of-summer fruit brew bonanza, you can have your peach and drink it, too.

09/26/2014 By Mike Schwartz

THE GRAPEVINE

Oregon's 50 Best Wines 2014

It takes a village to taste and rank more than a thousand bottles of wine. Luckily, we’ve got lots of friends.

09/26/2014 Edited by Allison Jones

ROAD TRIP

Northwest Wine Country Weekends

From Southern Oregon’s golden fields to the desert oasis of Walla Walla to the Willamette Valley’s verdant hills, the region's vineyards are ripe for exploring.

09/26/2014 Edited by Rachel Ritchie With Aaron Scott, Emily Grosvenor, and Marty Patail

THE GRAPEVINE

Watch the New Brooks Winery Go Up in Two Minutes

This awesome time-lapse video showcases the rise of the Amity, Oregon winery's new tasting room and production facility.

09/23/2014 By Allison Jones and Sarah Ostaszewski

MENU WATCH

A Beginner's Guide to Oyster Identification

Ever wonder about the differences between the offerings on the raw bar menu? We explore five species of oysters from around the world with local bivalve experts Tobias Hogan and Ethan Powell.

09/17/2014 By Allison Jones

EAT WITH YOUR EYES

Accanto Debuts New Lunch Hours and Menu Updates

With a new chef and expanded service, Accanto is now offering fresh pastas and Italian classics for your midday meal, five days a week.

09/17/2014 By Allison Jones

READ EM AND EAT

Inside Renee Erickson's 'A Boat, a Whale, and a Walrus'

We've got ten reasons why the star Seattle chef's beautiful new book belongs on your Powell's wish list.

09/15/2014 By Allison Jones

BREAKING NEWS

Gluten-Free Kyra's Bake Shop's Big Expansion

Lauded Lake Oswego baker and Cupcake Wars champion Kyra Bussanich will debut a bigger, brighter cafe this fall.

09/11/2014 By Allison Jones and Nicole Cordier

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

TBA's opening night dinner at PICA, caffeine crawls, beer festivals in the Gorge, the unveiling of a new feminist food mag, and a few updates from Feast!

09/09/2014 By Allison Jones, Anna Loh, and Sarah Ostaszewski

OPENING WATCH

Barlow Brings Old Hollywood Glamor to Downtown

A new bar from the owners of the Picnic House offers Gatsby-style cocktails, decor, and happy hour snacks.

09/04/2014 By Allison Jones and Anna Loh

PORTLAND PANTRY

The Skinny on Local Animal Fat

From grass-fed ghee to pure pastured lard, several local restaurants and food businesses are bringing fat back.

09/04/2014 By Allison Jones