Benjamin is a former senior editor for Portland Monthly.

RESTAURANT AND BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew

Hale Pele’s Blair Reynolds to open new bar, Bunk opens a Timbers outpost, and Racion shutters.

05/29/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

KITCHEN GEAR

Four Reasons to Visit the New Portland Knife House

A specialty knife store curates Japan's best cutlery and honors local makers.

05/26/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

EAT HERE NOW

Smokehouse Tavern Raises the Barbecue Bar in Southeast

Some of the city's best ribs have hopped over from across the river.

05/26/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

RESTAURANT AND BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew

Gonzo closes for good, Shift Drinks opens in Southwest Portland, and Rogue brews a starfish-inspired beer.

05/20/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Shandong's Sister Restaurant Brings the Sichuan Heat to NW Portland

Kung Pow! turns it up with damn fine Chinese take-out.

05/20/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

FEAST 2015

Feast is Coming! We've Got This Year's Juicy Details

Tickets for the epic four-day celebration are finally on sale and we’ve got the inside scoop from Feast Co-Founder Mike Thelin.

05/15/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING NEWS

Spielman Bagels Expands Its Hole-y Empire

One of Portland’s most beloved bagelmeisters will open a second location on Northeast Broadway.

05/12/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

RESTAURANT AND BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew

James Beard shutout, Josh Ozersky is dead at 47, and some of the year’s most exciting restaurants are finally here.

05/05/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

EAT HERE NOW

The Long-Awaited Portland Mercado Debuts with Homegrown Latin American Cuisine

Where to eat and drink at Portland’s first dedicated Latino marketplace.

05/04/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Stray Dogs Bring Korean Fried Chicken to Beast

The hot dog hotshots shift their focus to fried birds for the month of May.

04/30/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING NEWS

Besaw’s Is Closing On May 29

The Northwest Portland institution closes its doors, for now.

04/28/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

EAT THIS NOW

Artisan Hot Dogs Are Ready for the Spotlight in PDX

Behold, the next generation of America's great franks, as reimagined by local chefs.

04/27/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

RECIPE

How to Make the Perfect Brunch for a Crowd

From savory strata and DIY granola spreads to berry-bursting scones and Italian-accented Bloody Marys, we’ve gathered recipes and tips from Portland’s brunch pros. Best of all? You can prepare every single one of these dishes the night before.

04/27/2015 Edited by Benjamin Tepler and Kelly Clarke

BEST BRUNCHES 2015

The 10 Best New Brunches in Portland

A bumper crop of delicious new brunches takes root in PDX, with global flavors and, just as important, no hours-long wait for tables—plus five more plates we can't resist.

04/27/2015 By Zach Dundas, Rachel Ritchie, Karen Brooks, Benjamin Tepler, and Kelly Clarke