Benjamin is a former senior editor for Portland Monthly

VIDEO

In the Kitchen with Sarah Schafer

Irving Street Kitchen chef Sarah Schafer shares her recipe for truffle-spiked vegetable chips.

12/14/2012 Edited by Benjamin Tepler

Recipe

How to Find, Cook, and Gorge on Oregon's Truffle Bounty

Irving Street Kitchen chef Sarah Schafer shares simple recipes for Oregon’s iconic truffle.

12/14/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

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Taste of Sichuan’s “Wild Side” Menu

A funky ride through Beaverton’s temple to authentic Sichuan cuisine.

12/12/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Details emerge for John Stewart’s “Beer”

We’ve got the scoop on Meat Cheese Bread’s upcoming bottle shop

12/07/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Tannery Bar

Skin & Bones's newest iteration rakes in neighborhood crowds with a stellar bar and simple, affordable bites.

12/05/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

ROUNDUP

Portland's Best Bagels

A fresh wave of artisans lead Portland to the promised land of bagels.

11/21/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

VIDEO

In the Kitchen with Michelle Vernier

Michelle Vernier preparing her toffee gingerbread

11/16/2012 Edited by Benjamin Tepler

RECIPE

Three Simply Delicious Holiday Desserts

A trio of top Portland chefs share simple dessert recipes to satisfy your winter cravings.

11/16/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

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Sauvage

A new Central Eastside “enopub” pairs creative food with an exceptional wine list and Portland vintages bottled across the room.

11/14/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Kenny & Zuke's Deli Bar

A third K&Z outpost on North Williams brings eclectic cocktails, deli classics, and Franken-food in between.

10/31/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Market

Troy Furuta’s pre-theater restaurant offers solid food with jumbled service.

10/24/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

Best Restaurants 2012

The Next Wave: 5 Brand-New Restaurants to Look Out For

Here's what to watch in the final months of 2012.

10/19/2012 Edited by Rachel Ritchie and Karen Brooks With Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Nudi Noodle Place

Portland’s Thai options take a turn for the weird.

10/17/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

Best Restaurants 2012

20 Spots That Defined the Year in Food

It's our annual assemblage of Portland's most exciting eateries.

10/16/2012 With Mike Thelin, Benjamin Tepler, and Allison Jones Edited by Rachel Ritchie and Karen Brooks

VIDEO

In the Kitchen with Diane Morgan

Root expert Diane Morgan sets the table for the holidays.

10/13/2012 Edited by Benjamin Tepler

Savor

Holiday Recipes from Diane Morgan

The local cookbook dynamo shares her crowd-pleasing, root-themed holiday dishes.

10/11/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

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Power Salad at Addy’s Sandwich Bar

Addy's power salad is a no-frills lunch with dynamic textures, fresh ingredients, and balanced flavor—all for $6.50.

10/10/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Uno Mas Taquiza

Autentica’s Oswaldo Bibiano unleashes a landslide of adventurous tacos onto Northeast Portland.

10/03/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Pix Patisserie/Bar Vivant

Dessert whiz Cheryl Wakerhauser brings savory tapas to her new space.

09/19/2012 By Benjamin Tepler