Benjamin is a former senior editor for Portland Monthly

REQUIRED READING

Feast Portland Interviews

Seven of the visiting Feast Portland food stars answer our questions

09/19/2012 By Karen Brooks and Benjamin Tepler

Feast Portland Interviews

Q&A: April Bloomfield

New York’s gastropub pioneer talks snout-to-tail cooking and the ethics of celebrity chef status.

09/18/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

Feast Portland Interviews

Q&A: Aaron Franklin

The owner of Austin’s Franklin Barbecue, the “best barbecue in America” according to Bon Appétit, lets us in on the perfect brisket and gives us a sneak peek at his offerings for Thursday’s Sandwich Invitational.

09/17/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

Feast Portland Interviews

Q&A: Chris Cosentino

San Francisco’s offal lord talks about the inspiration for pig-brain mayonnaise, his leap into online food television, and Portland’s place in the national meat hierarchy.

09/16/2012 By Karen Brooks and Benjamin Tepler

Feast Portland Interviews

Q&A: Anita Lo

The cooking icon and Michelin-starred chef gives us the lowdown on Asian fusion done right and the future of New York dining trends.

09/15/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

RECIPE

Artigiano's Pasta Perfectionist Demonstrates the Art of Fresh Fettuccine

Make this super-simple, crowd-pleasing bowl of fresh pasta.

09/14/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

VIDEO

In the Kitchen with Rachael Grossman

Watch Artigiano’s Rachael Grossman prepare her Fettuccine alla Checca.

09/14/2012 Edited by Benjamin Tepler

Feast Portland Interviews

Q&A: Duff Goldman

Television’s favorite Ace of Cakes shows his cards on the future of food TV: online and user-generated content.

09/13/2012 By Karen Brooks and Benjamin Tepler

EAT HERE NOW

Verde Cocina

A Farmers Market favorite brings upgraded Mexican with Northwest flavor.

09/05/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Alice's Bagels

Portland’s food cart community enters the bagel fray.

08/29/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

VIDEO

In the Kitchen with David Kreifels

Chef Kreifels prepares his recipe for grilled leg of lamb.

08/26/2012 Edited by Benjamin Tepler

Article

Introducing: Paulée

08/26/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

In the Kitchen

Video: In the Kitchen with David Kreifels

Laurelhurst Market chef Kreifels prepares his recipe for grilled leg of lamb.

08/26/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

Recipe

Laurelhurst Market Fires Up the Grill for a Late-Summer Lamb Roast

Chefs from the East Burnside steak house head to one of Oregon’s premier lamb ranches.

08/23/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

Food Lover's Guide to Portland

The Food Lover's Guide to Seafood

Local culinary enthusiasts seeking outstanding oysters would do well to follow our expert explorers.

08/23/2012 By Benjamin Tepler With Camille Grigsby-Rocca

Food Lover's Guide to Portland

The Food Lover's Guide to Meat

08/23/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

Food Lover's Guide to Portland

The Food Lover's Guide to Destination Markets

For these food impresarios, grocery shopping isn’t just business. It’s personal.

08/23/2012 By Karen Brooks With Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Bunk’s New Restaurant: Tex Mex–Loving Trigger

In October, Portland’s sandwich kings will go underground with a rock ‘n’ roll Tex-Mex eatery beneath the Wonder Ballroom on NE Russell Street.

08/15/2012 By Karen Brooks

EAT THIS NOW

Three Sisters Nixtamal

Portland newcomers bring pitch-perfect tortillas to the artisan food scene.

08/15/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Ox Expansion

Argentine-inspired Ox to open a bar and waiting area next door

08/08/2012 By Benjamin Tepler