HIT LIST

8 Reservation-Friendly Portland Restaurants

We explore Portland's no-reservation policy and dish on the top dinner spots you CAN count on, without the wait.

03/20/2013 By Benjamin Tepler and Allison Jones

HOT FOOD STORIES

Portland News to Chew

Everything you need to know about the week in food and drink, from the death of Pine State Biscuits on Belmont to a new winemaker for Archery Summit.

03/20/2013 By Allison Jones

HIGH SPIRITS

Toast: The International Craft Spirits Revival

The Oregon Distiller's Guild's annual artisanal spirits tasting returns this weekend, showcasing over 50 local, national, and international specialty booze peddlers.

03/20/2013 By Jessica Shulsinger

The Week's Top Food Writing

We've gathered the week's most interesting stories from the far reaches of the food-centric media, from Girl Scout Cookie crimes to goat penis cocktails.

03/19/2013 By Allison Jones

FOOD FINDER

Introducing Goldfinch Caramel

A former gallery owner sets his sights on sweet new horizons in the form of a local caramel business with inventive ingredients like Oregon black truffle and Hopworks "7-Grain" stout.

03/19/2013 By Allison Jones

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Portland's 2013 James Beard Award Finalists

Pomeroy, Whims, and Rucker represent Portland in the Best Chef Northwest category, while baking guru Ken Forkish carries the PDX banner with two nominations.

03/18/2013 By Allison Jones

FOOD FINDER

Community Supported Chocolate

Monthly bon bon boxes delivered to your door? Alma Chocolate is totally an enabler.

03/15/2013 By Allison Jones

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Plate & Pitchfork Schedule Revealed

We've got the first look at this season's farm dinners featuring top Portland chefs and Oregon wines.

03/15/2013 By Allison Jones

EAT HERE NOW

Signs of Spring on Portland Menus

It's been a long time coming, but nettles, miner's lettuce, green garlic, and rhubarb are here to officially kick off the season of color.

03/15/2013 By Allison Jones

SNEAK PEEK

2013's New Portland Farmers Market Vendors

The regular season of the Portland Farmers Market kicks off on March 16, when some new faces will join returning farmers, ranchers, and artisans.

03/14/2013 By Allison Jones

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Josh Ritter

The highly touted troubadour plays with the Royal City Band at the Crystal Ballroom on March 21.

03/14/2013 By Aaron Scott

HOT FOOD STORIES

Portland News to Chew

This week's top Portland restaurant news, including new menu inspiration at St Jack and the debut of SE Hawthorne's Township & Range.

03/13/2013 By Allison Jones

EAT WITH YOUR EYES

Bent Brick Lets Its Hair Down

Scott Dolich is back in the kitchen with a new direction for his Northwest Portland tavern, swapping modernist cuisine for customizable comfort food.

03/12/2013 By Allison Jones

BEST OF PDX

A Portrait of Pie in Portland

Any way you slice it, our local sweet shops are dishing out fantastic fruit, cream, chocolate, and nut pies. Here are fifteen of our favorite places to try some today.

03/12/2013 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including Biwa's sixth birthday party and Pi Day at crust-centric bakeries around town.

03/11/2013 By Allison Jones

READ EM AND EAT

In the Kitchen with the Pike Place Fish Guys

The cookbook from the crew of Seattle's world-famous seafood market reveals their new commitment to sustainablity (along with 100 original recipes).

03/08/2013 By Allison Jones

WINE NEWS

Pick Up a Passport to PDX Urban Wine

The rapidly-expanding Portland urban winery scene just got a bit easier to manage, thanks to a $20 passport delivering free tastings and tour notes to local wine lovers.

03/07/2013 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat's News to Chew

Top food news stories from around Portland, including the opening of Earl Ninsom's Tarad, new products from Olympic Provisions, and a new menu for Kenny & Zuke's Deli Bar.

03/06/2013 By Allison Jones

EAT THIS NOW

A Fresh Batch of PDX Chocolates

Jeremy Karp's Batch PDX is mixing some of Portland's favorite things (Booze! Coffee! Ghost peppers! More Booze!) and covering them with chocolate.

03/05/2013 By Allison Jones

RESTAURANT OPENINGS

Inside Bluebird Baker's Cookie Bar

Peek inside Chickie Massa's new sample-friendly bakery, offering grown-up takes on classic cookies (hint: she isn't afraid of salt!).

03/05/2013 By Allison Jones