Benjamin is a former senior editor for Portland Monthly.

WINTER BUCKET LIST

A Guide to Northwest Winter Wandering

Plan a perfect day on Mount Hood, layer up for winter biking, or get outta town for a warm-weather escape!

12/01/2014 By Brian Barker, Zach Dundas, Rachel Ritchie, Benjamin Tepler, Michael Zusman, and Caleb Diehl

BREAKING NEWS

Cathy Whims to Open an International Ham Bar

Portland’s queen of Italian cuisine plots a pig-centric watering hole around the corner from Oven & Shaker.

11/26/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

James Beard Public Market Open House at OMSI, Madrid Chocolatería Pop Up at the Meadow, La Fête du Macaron at Bar Vivant, and more upcoming food and drink events around Portland!

11/26/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 6

Water fowled: Gourdet plummets to the bottom while Adams takes the lead.

11/20/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

Recipe

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Sandwich

Meat Cheese Bread’s John Stewart divulges his secret leftovers formula.

11/19/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOLIDAY EATS CHEAT SHEET

Thanksgiving in Portland: Dine Out

This year's T-Day escapes, prix fixe dinners to sprawling buffets.

11/17/2014 By Benjamin Tepler and Anna Loh

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 5

Gourdet continues his winning streak, Adams performs admirably, and everyone’s least favorite cheftestant is eliminated.

11/13/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOLIDAY EATS CHEAT SHEET

Thanksgiving in Portland: Eat In

Our annual roundup of places to stock your T-Day larder, from full-on take-home feasts to air-chilled turkey-dealers.

11/12/2014 By Benjamin Tepler and Anna Loh

OPENING WATCH

Inside Hawthorne’s Farina Bakery

We’ve got a first look at Southeast Portland’s macaron-centric bakery.

11/10/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 4

Against all odds, Gourdet lands on top yet again, with Adams trailing behind.

11/06/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

BEST RESTAURANTS

Portland Monthly's Best Bar 2014: Pepe Le Moko

Where you want to be when Armageddon finally hits

11/03/2014 By Karen Brooks

INTRODUCING

The People's Pig Does Barbecue Right

A lauded sandwich cart puts down roots with a new North Williams brick-and-mortar.

11/03/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

TITANS OF TEA

The Story Behind Steven Smith's Obsession with Tea

After transforming American tea with Tazo and Stash, Steven Smith chases the world’s greatest leaves.

11/03/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 3

Gourdet brings it home for his third straight win.

10/30/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Sustainable Grilling at Bamboo Izakaya

After conquering eco-friendly sushi, Bamboo tackles the traditional Japanese grill.

10/28/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

LIGHT A FIRE

Game Changing Project: All Hands Raised Partnership

Intervening at crucial moments in local schoolkids’ lives

10/23/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 2

In a battle of personalities, another win for Gourdet; good show from Adams.

10/23/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

RESTAURANT AND BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew

Five-dollar pizza at Cibo, Kevin Ludwig joins Ben Bettinger at Laurelhurst Market, and line-cutting, pay-ahead lattes at Starbucks.

10/20/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Top Chef Recap: Episode 1

After a shaky start, Gourdet and Adams land on top.

10/16/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

HOMETOWN PRIDE

Two Portland Chefs to Compete on Top Chef Tonight

Gregory Gourdet and Doug Adams throw their toques in the ring for the reality show’s twelfth season.

10/15/2014 By Benjamin Tepler