Benjamin is a former senior editor for Portland Monthly.

EAT HERE NOW

Relish Gastropub's Crowd-Pleasing Fare

Chef Josef Valoff brings hand-cut noodles and a killer burger to a former funeral parlor in Westmoreland.

08/01/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

SAVOR

Sea Foraging for Beginners

Restaurant Beck's chef Justin Wills reveals the Oregon Coast's edible treasures with his recipe for albacore crudo and sea beans.

08/01/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Technicolor Teote

A new Venezuelan-inspired eatery explodes with perfect masa cakes, beautifully marinated grilled meats, and a novel after-dinner bar concept.

07/31/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

READ EM AND EAT

Inside “The Artisan Jewish Deli at Home” Cookbook

Stories and recipes from America’s new deli thinkers.

07/24/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Grassa on the Fly

A new pasta joint from Lardo’s Rick Gencarelli brings wallet-friendly noodles to West End.

07/17/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

HIT LIST

The Scoop: Breaking Ice Cream Bulletin

Fifty Licks brick-and-mortar details, ice cream CSAs, and the best restaurants to satisfy your frozen dessert cravings.

07/03/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

EAT HERE NOW

Sok Sab Bai's Cambodian Flair

A Clinton neighborhood newcomer brings fresh flavors from former food cart chefs.

07/01/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

COVER STORY

Oregon Beer Guide

Your guide to the best of Oregon craft brewing

07/01/2013 With Christian DeBenedetti, Kasey Cordell, John Chandler, Zach Dundas, Aaron Scott, Benjamin Tepler, Marty Patail, and Branden Andersen Edited by Rachel Ritchie

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Nate Tilden to open The Richmond bar on Division Street

The Clyde Common mastermind heads to Portland’s "Eat Street" with the Victory Bar and Free House crew.

06/27/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

BURNING QUESTIONS

Q & A with Globetrotting Chef Jose Chesa

Former Ciao Vito chef dishes up details on his upcoming Ataula tapas restaurant.

06/26/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Tortas and Tacos at Güero

A former taco courier service delivers Yucatan flavors and addictive masa-packed sandwiches.

06/26/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Alberta Street Pub

Cart star Kevin Sandri returns with brick and mortar pub food, perfected.

06/19/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

HIT LIST

The Search for Portland’s Best Kale Chip

A taste-test of our city’s latest vitamin-packed obsession.

06/19/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

OREGON BEER

BBQ Beer Pairings

We asked some of Portland’s top chefs for their hot tips for BBQ season—and, most important, the sidekick suds to wash it all down.

06/14/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

VIDEO

In the Kitchen with Tommy Habetz

The mastermind behind Bunk Sandwiches and Trigger demonstrates the art of beer can chicken.

06/14/2013 Edited by Benjamin Tepler

RECIPE

How to Elevate Beer Can Chicken to the Throne of Delicousness

Tommy Habetz puts a Tex-Mex spin on a lowbrow classic.

06/14/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

OPENING WATCH

Update on Ken Forkish's Trifecta Tavern... with Karaoke!

Portland's legendary bread guru shares construction plans, names his new chef, and spills details on a mic-loving new neighbor.

06/14/2013 By Allison Jones

In the Kitchen

Video: In the Kitchen with Tommy Habetz

The mastermind behind Bunk Sandwiches and Trigger demonstrates the art of beer can chicken.

06/14/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Tarad Thai Market

A new eatery and market brings grocery staples and Northern Thai specialties to Southeast Morrison’s late-night scene.

06/12/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

HIT LIST + GIVEAWAY

Summer School

Six not-to-be-missed cooking classes this summer, plus a free ticket to Gabe Rosen's Fermented Foods of Japan at FEAST Portland.

06/12/2013 By Benjamin Tepler