MENU WATCH

Departure’s Vegan Menu

Chef Gregory Gourdet puts a animal-free spin on his Asian-inspired cuisine with the debut of a plant-based menu. The result? A true departure from typical vegan offerings.

01/27/2012 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Plate & Pitchfork Comes to the City

With their new dinner series ForkLift, these farm-to-table party planners are highlighting artisan producers who are "harvesting" goods right here in Portland.

01/26/2012 By Allison Jones

Eat Here Now

Review: Boke Bowl

The ramen at Boke Bowl is sensational. But there's a lot more than noodles happening here.

01/26/2012 By Karen Brooks

FAKE HOLIDAYS

National Peanut Brittle Day

Celebrate with peanut and other nut brittles from around Portland, or make your own with this recipe from pastry chef Kristen Murray.

01/26/2012 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND WINE EVENTS

All-Star Wine Dinners at The Heathman

An education, celebrity sighting, and a great dinner in one tasty package, each dinner in this series of internationally-celebrated winemakers promises to set the bar very high for future wine dinners in Portland.

01/26/2012 By Allison Jones

Cart Culture

Roshambo Food Cart: Edible Yoga

This vegetarian food cart is serving up classic Indian dishes packed with seasonal, local, and organic ingredients that are good for your body and spirit.

01/25/2012 By Allison Jones

Cart Culture

Cart Grub, Delivered

The next trend in mobile eating? Food cart food to-go, delivered to you home or office.

01/24/2012 By Allison Jones

Event Spotlight

Slow Food PDX’s Small-Scale Meat Seminar

A panel discussion on local meat supply chains, featuring producers and processors, at Portland’s KitchenCru.

01/23/2012 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including an Indigneous Italian varietal wine tasting and a date change for the Bull Run Distillery Zukuski Dinner at The Bent Brick.

01/23/2012 By Allison Jones

INTERVIEW

5 Questions for Blue Collar Baking’s Warren Becker

With a new sweet shop in the works across the street from SW Third’s Stumptown, this passionate baker is set to bring simplicity back to Portland’s pastry scene, one working-class cookie at a time.

01/20/2012 By Allison Jones

DATE NIGHT CONFIDENTIAL

Sexy Southern Fare at Acadia

This neighborhood favorite is a gem in NE Fremont’s adorable main drag, serving up New Orleans-inspired fare with a seasonal twist and plenty of romance.

01/20/2012 By Allison Jones

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Toro Bravo Cookbook to be published by McSweeney’s

Portland’s small-plate guru John Gorham is teaming up with local writer Liz Crain to write The Toro Bravo Cookbook: The Making, Breaking and Riding of a Bull, due out fall 2013.

01/19/2012 By Allison Jones

HOMETOWN PRIDE

The Heathman’s Philippe Boulot Earns Major French Merit

James Beard Award-winning culinary director at The Heathman is the first chef in the Pacific Northwest to receive a French Officer Medal.

01/19/2012 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

PDX Celebrates National Pie Day

Monday, January 23rd is National Pie Day, and several Portland sweet shops and restaurants are celebrating with specials, events, and free pie!

01/18/2012 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat Neighborhood News

Top food news stories from around Portland, including Food Justice Certification for local farms and a new Pearl District restaurant from the folks behind EaT: An Oyster Bar.

01/17/2012 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including Breakside Brewery’s dinner at Aquariva, Chocolates for Choice, and a Chinese New Year celebration fit for a foodie.

01/17/2012 By Allison Jones

OPENING WATCH

Marco Frattaroli to Open Second Eatery on Southeast Division

The chef and owner of NW 21st’s Bastas Trattoria is set to open casual Italian eatery Cibo in April.

01/13/2012 By Allison Jones

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Strong Oregon Showing at the 2012 Good Food Awards

Portland artisans made a strong showing among the finalists for the annual artisan food awards. Winners will be announced today!

01/13/2012 By Allison Jones

FARM FRESH FOOD

Farm to Fit Delivers

This chef-powered food—from Garden State’s Kevin Sandri—delivery brings fresh meals made with local produce directly to your home or office.

01/12/2012 By Allison Jones

EAT HERE NOW

5 Fresh Favorites

In these chilliest months, it’s good to hunt down some green in our meals. Here’s our picks for five go-to spots to find fresh comfort food that won’t leave you needing a post-meal nap.

01/11/2012 By Allison Jones