FOOD NEWS

Salt & Straw’s Northwest PDX Expansion

Portland’s fastest-growing ice cream empire is heading across the river, which means double the chances for outrageous flavor combinations and local foodie collaborations.

12/16/2011 By Allison Jones

HOMETOWN PRIDE

PDX’s Italian History Guru on CNN

CNN’s food blog Eatocracy recently featured Portland’s Marco Frattaroli and his favorite subject, Italian culinary history. Plus: we’ve got the first word on his next historical dinner symposium.

12/15/2011 By Allison Jones

EAT BEAT GIFT GUIDE

The Portland Foodie Gift Guide: 12 Days of Giving

If you start this week, there’s plenty of time left to shower your loved ones with a full twelve days of gifts. Here are my food-centric picks for the 12 days of giving, Portland style.

12/13/2011 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Holiday Beer and Booze

Two events for holiday tipplers to get you in gear for this month’s eclectic festivities.

12/13/2011 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat Neighborhood News

Top food news stories from around Portland, including classic Thai brunch and an opening date for Sizzle Pie’s westside location.

12/13/2011 By Allison Jones

HOLIDAY EATS CHEAT SHEET

Which Holiday Song Makes YOU Hungry?

We’ve matched special holiday dinners around town to their musical alter-egos, so pick your style and make a reservation!

12/12/2011 By Allison Jones

FOOD NEWS

Greg Denton Leaving Metrovino

Husband-and-wife culinary team Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñonez Denton are leaving the Pearl District’s Metrovino to open Argentine-inspired Ox Restaurant on Northeast MLK.

12/09/2011 By Allison Jones

MENU WATCH

Departure Does Duck

Dig into a feast of Peking Duck two ways while soaking in views of Downtown Portland’s holiday lights from the top of the Nines Hotel.

12/08/2011 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat Neighborhood News

Two food news blips from around Portland, including the opening of NW’s Bull Run Distillery and a fond farewell to NE MLK’s Wayne’s Chicago Red Hots.

12/08/2011 By Allison Jones

OPENING NIGHT

The Return of Alberta’s Aviary

Chefs Sarah Pliner, Kat Whitehead and Jasper Shen are back in business at their Northeast Alberta eatery, with new menu items and a fully restored interior.

12/07/2011 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND WINE EVENTS

Pix Patisserie’s Bubbly Spectacular

Pix owner Cheryl Wakerhauser is fanatical about Champagne, and she’s put together a month of toast-worthy, budget-friendly events that highlight her favorite bubbles this holiday season.

12/06/2011 By Allison Jones

OPENING WEEK

Opening Week: Mi Mero Mole

Portland foodie-in-the-know Nick Zukin has opened the doors to his casual eatery offering Mexico City-style tacos de guisados, and Eat Beat has the photos and first bites.

12/06/2011 By Allison Jones

OPENING WEEK

Introducing the Woodsman Market

We’ve got the first look at the well-curated artisan market nestled between Division’s Stumptown Coffee and Woodsman Tavern, now open.

12/05/2011 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Our digest of Portland’s top upcoming food and drink events, including a modernist cuisine beer pairing dinner and the third annual artisans’ holiday marketplace at New Deal Distillery.

12/05/2011 By Allison Jones

MENU WATCH

Random Order Fried Pies

Random Order’s flaky fried pies—filled with fresh fruit and topped with cinnamon sugar, available now at Boke Bowl and Violetta—are set to become this season’s crave-worthy dessert.

12/02/2011 By Allison Jones

MENU WATCH

Menu Trend: Kale Salad

Portland chefs are making sure you get your servings of leafy greens by elevating this classic hippie dish to new levels.

12/02/2011 By Allison Jones

FOOD NEWS

5 Reasons Wildwood is Poised for a Comeback

With a new General Manager, an upcoming redesign, and a solid team of seasoned pros, this NW 21st institution is about to be back in a big way.

12/01/2011 By Allison Jones

OPENING NIGHT

Opening Night: Mextiza

Oswaldo Bibiano’s second eatery offers regional Mexican cuisine in family-style portions on North Killingsworth, and we’ve got the photos and first tastes.

11/30/2011 By Allison Jones

FOODIE FREEBIES

StarChefs.com Rising Star Gala

Eat Beat’s snagged a pair tickets to Monday’s Rising Star Chef gala—and we’re just itching to give them away.

11/29/2011 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Neighborhood News

Top food news stories from around Portland, including the opening of Tanuki 2.0 in Montavilla and "Ace of Cakes" Duff Goldman in Boring, Oregon.

11/29/2011 By Allison Jones