Rachel is a former a co-editor in chief of Portland Monthly, having joined the staff after two years at SagaCity Media’s now-folded Portland Spaces magazine.

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Eat This Now: Handmade Noodles at Frank’s Noodle House

Frank's Noodle House in NE Portland, serves up "the best handmade noodles in town."

01/14/2011 By Rachel Ritchie

EAT HERE NOW

Introducing: ROOST

After working at high-end East Coast restaurants and jet-setting as a personal chef to celebrity clients, Roost's Megan Henzel was primed for a return to minimalism.

12/23/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Mudroom

Relay to Reel

How a new documentary captured the epic essence of Hood to Coast

12/22/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Pour

Are Homemade Sodas the Next Artisan Drinking Frontier?

Kick off 2011 with a taste of Portland’s most innovative zero-proof beverages.

12/22/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

2010 Best Bars

Best Bars to Eat Well

Cocktail Recipes

11/17/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

2010 Best Bars

Best Bars to Hide Out

Whether off the beaten path, underground or out-of-state, these regional haunts are great for ladies' nights, discreet encounters or silently lurking in the shadows.

11/17/2010 By Kasey Cordell and Rachel Ritchie With Brian Barker

Food News

New Chef at Saucebox!

Portland newcomer Jason Neroni takes the reins at Bruce Carey’s downtown mainstay.

10/29/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Eat This Now

Eat: An Oyster Bar

Rachel Ritchie gives us a taste of N Williams Avenue's Cajun and Creole dishes from the New Orleans-styled, Eat.

10/18/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Eat This Now

French Onion ‘Zizou’ Burger at Dick’s Kitchen

The menu at new Portland eatery Dick's Kitchen focuses on classic diner fare like burgers, sausages, and sandwiches, but with a twist.

09/13/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Food Cart City

The Icono-Carts

Six carts that skip the gang mentality to stake out new ground

08/17/2010 By Martha Calhoon and Rachel Ritchie With Brian Barker

Food Cart City

The Pioneer

North Station: N Greeley Ave & Killingsworth St

08/17/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

THE RUNDOWN

Food Cart City

Your guide to the can’t-miss mobile meals that are making Portland home to the world’s best street food.

08/17/2010 By Randy Gragg, Zach Dundas, and Rachel Ritchie

Food Cart City

Cartopia

SE Hawthorne Blvd & 12th Ave

08/17/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Introducing

Tasty n Sons

Tapas-inspired brunch joint opens on N Williams thanks to Toro Bravo owner and chef, John Gorham.

07/14/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Pour

Forgotten Fruits

After 70 years, hard cider is finally back in style

07/14/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Pour

Bloody Perfect

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

06/11/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Mudroom

Absolute Alfresco

Patio season is upon us. We offer a close look at one of our favorite outdoor spaces, plus five other excellent options for lounging

06/10/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

phile under: music festival

Sasquatch!

We have finally recovered from the three day music fest. Can we please go back for more?

06/04/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Portland Spaces: Handbook

For the Birds

How to build the perfect house for the scarce Western Bluebird

05/27/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Portland Spaces: Handbook

A Moveable Feast

Turn your backyard into a seasonal dining room with a classic picnic table

05/27/2010 By Rachel Ritchie