OPENING WATCH

Riffle NW Makes a Splash

The Pearl District’s new "catch-inspired" eatery celebrates their opening this week with craft cocktails, seafood-friendly wine, and artful dishes that could only come from a fly-fishing chef.

05/18/2012 By Allison Jones

OPENING WEEK

East Meets Northwest at Hokusei

Southeast Belmont’s newest sushi restaurant combines Northwest style and ingredients with Japanese techniques and flavors—right down to the beer on tap.

05/10/2012 By Allison Jones

OPENING WEEK

Inside Micah Camden’s Boxer Sushi

Southeast Hawthorne’s new sushi-only restaurant is dishing out creative raw dishes with a colorful background of street-chic art, and we’ve got the photos to prove it.

05/03/2012 By Allison Jones

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Daniel Mondok Reveals New Wine Country Restaurant Details

Chef Daniel Mondok and Master Somm Brandon Tebbe unveil plans for Paulée, their ambitious new Dundee eatery catering to wine lovers and wine industry workers—muddy boots and all.

02/15/2012 By Allison Jones

FOOD NEWS

Salt & Straw’s Northwest PDX Expansion

Portland’s fastest-growing ice cream empire is heading across the river, which means double the chances for outrageous flavor combinations and local foodie collaborations.

12/16/2011 By Allison Jones

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Party Pics: Beaujolais Nouveau at the Heathman

Eat and drink vicariously through my photos of the epic annual celebration of the everyman’s French wine—and the rooms of food that came with it.

11/21/2011 By Allison Jones

OPENING WEEK

First Look: Ambonnay

David Speer’s Champagne bar Ambonnay has opened in Southeast’s Industrial District, and we’ve got the first look inside the cozy spot.

11/17/2011 By Allison Jones

OPENING WEEK

Chocolate for a Cause

Naturopath Melissa Berry’s new chocolate shop is selling doctor-approved vegan and gluten-free chocolates to raise money for a free neighborhood health clinic.

11/14/2011 By Allison Jones

EAT HERE NOW

Going Against the Grain at Tula

NE Alberta’s newest bakery serves up sweet and savory goods that just happen to be gluten free (and sometimes vegan).

09/06/2011 By Allison Jones

CHEF RECIPES

Clyde Common’s Tomato Love

Chef Chris DiMinno shares his favorite summer recipe, tomato salad with pine nuts and herbs, to make the most of the tomato bounty that is finally here.

08/25/2011 By Allison Jones