THE GRAPEVINE

Win a Weekend of Free Food and Wine in the Eola-Amity Hills

Explore one of Oregon's hottest AVAs this Labor Day weekend with the Encompass Guidebook, offering VIP access to over twenty wineries and nosh from local food carts.

08/04/2014 By Allison Jones

OPENING WATCH

Get Fresh at Belmont's New Vegan Sushi Cart

SushiLove's full menu of chef-driven veg offerings brings the flavors of classic rolls to the plant-eating set in a bright green shed.

08/04/2014 By Allison Jones

BOOK LOVE

Check Out Powell's Remodeled Green & Blue Rooms

After a season-long closure, the bookstore's West Burnside entryway is ready to reveal its makeover.

08/04/2014 By Allison Jones

Book Love

Check Out Powell's Remodeled Green & Blue Rooms

Visitors to Portland's famous City of Books can now step into the light, bright Burnside entryway. We've got photos of the new space!

08/04/2014

SEIZE THE SUMMER

8 Low-Key Oregon Adventures

The recipe for a great day will often involve a balanced blend of walking, pedaling, food, and beer.

08/01/2014 Edited by Rachel Ritchie By Eden Dawn, Allison Jones, Margaret Seiler, Michael Zusman, and Maya Seaman

GOURMET TO GO

The Perfect Portland Picnic

This summer, don’t leave home without a bountiful basket of local bites. Shakespeare in the park just got delicious.

08/01/2014 By Allison Jones

SEIZE THE SUMMER

7 Relaxing Summer Day Trips

Into short drives, easy strolls, and sweat-free escapes? There's no shame in that! Here's how to make the most of summer in your flip-flops.

08/01/2014 By Zach Dundas, Eden Dawn, Allison Jones, Kelly Clarke, and Marty Patail Edited by Rachel Ritchie

EAT HERE NOW

New Bar Prettyman's General Gets Pretty on Hawthorne

A stylish new bar, market, and meeting space mixes vintage finds with fresh drinking snacks. Sit and stay a while!

07/29/2014 By Allison Jones

COLLABORATIONS

Xico and Smallwares Team Up for Mexican-Asian Fusion Dinner

Chefs Johanna Ware and Kelly Myers will join forces (and flavors) for one night of tasty freestyle mashups at Xico.

07/23/2014 By Allison Jones

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Chefs Announced for Portland Monthly's Endless Summer BBQ

Join us for a celebration of the city’s best grilled, smoked, and skewered cuisine—and a margarita contest—to benefit Willamette Riverkeeper.

07/23/2014 By Allison Jones

HIT LIST

Portland's 10 Best Salads

We weigh in on the lighter side of lunch and dinner, and toss in some salads that are a hearty meal in themselves.

07/23/2014 By Allison Jones

HIT LIST

Portland's 10 Best Guilt-Free Dishes

Vegan sushi, Paleo parfaits, bracingly acidic ceviche, and salads a-plenty...there's a whole new world of healthy dining out there, and it's delicious.

07/17/2014 By Benjamin Tepler, Allison Jones, Kelly Clarke, and Tuck Woodstock

HIT LIST

20 Places to Get Your Housemade Soda Fix

Forget the high fructose corn syrup, these Portland restaurants, breweries, and bars are swapping out the Pepsi in favor of craft syrups and fresh bubbles.

07/16/2014 By Allison Jones

PORTLAND RESTAURANTS

Ranking Salt & Straw's Best (and Worst) Flavors Ever

We look back at ice cream emperors Kim and Tyler Malek's winning creations—and a few that flopped.

07/11/2014 By Karen Brooks

EAT THIS NOW

Raven & Rose's Family-Style Sunday Suppers

While the regular dinner menu takes the evening off, Sundays are time for rustic cuts of meats and farm-fresh sides to shine, family style.

07/10/2014 By Allison Jones With Mike Schwartz

TAKE FIVE

5 Dreamy Rieslings Primed to Invade Your Summer Sipping

On July 19, the 2014 Riesling Invasion will occupy Portland with 40 producers pouring 100 wines. Here are the five bottles to seek out!

07/09/2014 By Allison Jones

RESTAURANT & BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew

The Portland Farmers Market returns to Pioneer Courthouse Square, Ración gets a new bartender, Nonna and DOC shake up their service, and more updates from around Portland

06/19/2014 By Eat Beat Team

BREAKING NEWS

PDX Urban Winemakers to Launch Alter Ego Cider Company

Anne Hubatch of Helioterra Wines, Whoa Nelly Wines, and Guild Winemakers will team up with Nate and Kris Wall to produce small-batch ciders at Coopers Hall.

06/16/2014 By Allison Jones

THE GRAPEVINE

10 Reasons to Love Urban Wineries

Our readers pitch in with compelling arguments for the necessity of vibrant in-city winemakers to Oregon's wine industry.

06/13/2014 By Allison Jones

BREAKING NEWS

The World Premiere of Vice's Andy Ricker Documentary

McMenamins Mission Theater will host the debut of Farang: The Story of Chef Andy Ricker on June 26, followed by a Q&A with the film's star and director.

06/09/2014 By Allison Jones