Portland Plated

Cold Fusion

Local ice cream makers put their own spin on a classic hot-weather treat.

07/14/2010 By Mike Thelin

High Spirits

The Observatory

An 82nd St neighborhood lounge that brings an unexpected dose of class to an otherwise seedy area.

06/17/2010 By Teresa Mahoney

Updated Listing

Tabla Mediterranean Bistro

06/17/2010 By Mike Thelin

Pour

Bloody Perfect

A seasoned Portland bartender reveals his recipe for the consummate morning cocktail.

06/11/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Savor

Right on ’Cue

Piri-piri ribs marry Southern techniques with faraway flavors.

06/11/2010 By Hanna Neuschwander

Cornershop

Hat Trick

Cap your style with a classic look from Pinkham Millinery

04/20/2010 By Martha Calhoon

POUR

Cabinet Appointments

Switch out the winter warmers for more buoyant seasonal spirits

03/16/2010 By John Chandler

SAVOR

Labors of Love

Dip into rustic finger food with fava beans and fried morels.

03/16/2010 By Hanna Neuschwander

High Spirits

Prost

Drink some bier and eat your wurst at this German beer hall, located on N Mississippi Avenue.

02/17/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Introducing

Metrovino

Pairing a meal with a quality wine can break a diner’s budget faster than a balloon payment these days. But since Metrovino opened in the Pearl District last year, the restaurant has offered a novel way of matching a superior wine to each course on its me

02/17/2010 By Mike Thelin

Savor

Iberian Grinder

A Spanish-style bocadillo puts the greens of the season on display.

02/15/2010 By Deena Prichep

Pour

Oregon Distillers Make Their Mark on the World of Whiskey

Portland's House Spirits, Clear Creek, McMenamins and other Oregon distillers are brewing locally made whiskey.

02/15/2010 By John Chandler

SAVOR

Alpine Bliss

Bring the flavors of Central Europe home in a hearty mushroom gratin

12/11/2009 By Eva Hagberg

POUR

Mr. Tea

The local tea guru behind Tazo is back with a line of gourmet small-batch delights

12/11/2009 By Rachel Ritchie

SAVOR

The Spice Is Right

Pickled apples will light up your winter meals: Pickled Apples Served over Butternut Squash and Coconut Milk Soup

11/09/2009 By Eva Hagberg

If you built it...

Architecture of the Sandwich

From the constant changes of the Sausage Sandwich at Clyde Common to the bizarre combination of the hot dog flight at The Original, the variety of Portland's sandwiches mirrors architecture from around the country.

10/09/2009 By Mike Thelin and Eva Hagberg