Katherine Chew Hamilton is a former food editor at Portland Monthly.

Taste Test

The Best Greek Yogurt from Oregon and Beyond

We tested classic Fage against Pacific Northwest brands like Ellenos, Nancy’s, and Tillamook.

10/24/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Restaurant Review

A Strip Mall Chinese Food Spot Is My Favorite Restaurant in Portland Right Now. Here’s Why.

I used to fly to Los Angeles for a Sichuan food fix. Now I drive to Happy Valley.

10/18/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton Photography by Foundry 503

Food News

An Italian Coffee Legend Returns to Downtown Portland

Welcome back Spella Caffè’s impeccable cappuccinos, smooth espressos, and signature caffè shakeratos.

10/18/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

The Best (and Worst) Oat Milks, Local and Not

We tested a lone Oregon oat milk against big brands like Oatly and Planet Oat.

10/17/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Bar Week 2023

These Portland Bars Serve Killer Food

Where to satisfy the drunchies with cheesy, crunchy fried goodness, from burgers to wonton nachos.

10/13/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Bar Week 2023

Portland’s Must-Visit Theme Bars

Our favorite bars for escaping the everyday, from a year-round haunted house to a faux speakeasy.

10/12/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Matthew Trueherz, and Shannon Daehnke

Taste Test

Our Favorite Oregon-Made Gins

Portland is a gin town. We compared gins including Aria, Freeland, and Jaz Spirits.

10/11/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Bar Week

We Mapped the 5 Essential Portland Bar Crawls

A topography of our favorite bar-filled neighborhoods across the city.

10/11/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Sam Stites, and Matthew Trueherz Illustrations by Michael Novak

Bar Week 2023

6 Very Different Karaoke Experiences around Portland

You can book a private room, share the stage with a stripper or a live band, bask in the glow of a tiki bar, and more.

10/11/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton and Margaret Seiler

Bar Week 2023

Portland Bars Where Drinking Isn’t the Only Draw

With zero-proof drinks and games of all kinds, these bars have something for everyone, including the sober and sober-curious.

10/11/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Health & Wellness

Where to Get an Updated COVID Vaccine in Portland

Which pharmacies have the new 2023 vaccine in stock? Here’s where you can book an appointment to boost your protection.

10/10/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

The Best Oregon Cheeses for Your Charcuterie Board

Look to these local cheesemakers for your next fancy cheese fix.

10/03/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

The Best Vanilla Ice Cream from Oregon and Beyond

What’s our favorite sweet and creamy goodness for scooping into sundaes and eating alongside pies?

09/26/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Power Ranking

We Ranked Every McMenamins in and around Portland

The local brewery-winery-distillery-historic-hotel-theater-concert-hall-wedding-venue-etc. empire turned 40 in 2023, and we graded every one within 20 miles.

09/22/2023 By Dalila Brent, Arianne Cohen, Katherine Chew Hamilton, Isabel Lemus Kristensen, Michael Novak, Margaret Seiler, and Sam Stites

Cookbook

Kombucha Recipe from the New Fermenter Cookbook

A DIY guide to fermentation for all levels, from burgers and bowls to tempeh and miso, by chef Aaron Adams and food writer Liz Crain. Plus, try your hand at making botanical kombucha.

09/21/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Recipe

Make This Garlicky, Spicy Eggplant from The Vegan Chinese Kitchen

Portland chef Hannah Che offers a crash course in the history and culture of vegan Chinese cuisine, which is valuable for vegans and meat-eaters alike.

09/08/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

The Best Salami, Local and Not

We tasted cured meats from national brands and local competitors, to find which will take you on a trip to Flavortown.

09/05/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

The Best (and Worst) Cheddar Cheeses from Oregon and Beyond

Is Tillamook cheese worth the hype? From Tillamook to store brands, medium to extra sharp, these are the cheddars to stock in your fridge—and the cheddars to avoid.

08/29/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

Cho Wines Plunges into Ingenuity

With a thirst for experimentation, this vineyard is making waves.

08/18/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

The 2023 PoMo Weird Wine Challenge

What's Weird Wine?

Winemakers are bucking norms in the hills surrounding Portland, producing delicious explorations of taste and form. We invite you to taste and slosh your way through our top picks.

08/18/2023 By Arianne Cohen, Katherine Chew Hamilton, Jordan Michelman, Tamara Turner, and Hannah Wallace Photography by Michael Novak