SUGAR RUSH

Throw-Back Decadence from Portland's Top Bakeries, Cakeries, and Pie Shops

By the slice or the spoonful, we’ll never grow tired of pure nostalgia.

02/11/2015 By Kelly Clarke

SUGAR HIGH

The Ultimate Portland Chocolate Box

We chomped through chocolate collections and candy aisles to curate the city’s defining expressions of cacao, from bars to bonbons.

02/11/2015 By Karen Brooks

SUGAR HIGH

The Next Generation of Portland Dessert Classics

Portland's pastry chefs push the boundaries of sweetness—with help from surprising savory ingredients.

02/11/2015 By Karen Brooks

BREAKING NEWS

Eb & Bean Artisan Fro-Yo Shop Opens on NE Broadway

With organic-centric toppings, fresh berry compote, and righteously tart flavors, a cool new shop puts the obsession in frozen yogurt.

07/01/2014 By Karen Brooks

OPENING WATCH

The Story Behind Saint Cupcake's Resurrection

On the dawn of the beloved cupcake bakery’s return, we step into the recently relaunched Belmont shop to chat with the brand's new owners.

06/06/2014 By Allison Jones and Erica Iannitti

RECIPE

A Chocolate Time Machine at Paley's Place

At this Northwest Portland dining institution, one perfectly gooey dessert never gets old.

05/01/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING NEWS

Palace Cakes to Open Downtown this Summer

Two Tarts Bakery spins off a cake-centric shop, with by the slice options, pick-your-own buttercreams, and mini-batch ice creams.

04/29/2014 By Karen Brooks

EAT THIS NOW

5 Favorites from Nuvrei's Macaron Bar

At this take-out temple to almond meal and meringue, Marius Pop's technicolor French treats are drawing a crowd.

04/02/2014 By Karen Brooks

EAT THIS NOW

Dessert at Trifecta Tavern & Bakery

At Ken Forkish's bread-centric Portland hangout, pastry chef Eve Kuttemann gives us three reasons to order some sweets.

02/03/2014 By Karen Brooks

BEST RESTAURANTS 2013

Dessert of the Year: Le Pigeon's Curried Carrot Cake

How Chef Gabriel Rucker and rising pastry talent Eli Gregory found the sweet spot of 2013.

11/01/2013 By Karen Brooks

EAT THIS NOW

The Ice Cream Sandwiches of Summer

For Lovely’s Fifty Fifty and Two Tarts Bakery, the ice cream sandwich isn’t just business—it’s personal.

08/07/2013 By Karen Brooks

EAT WITH YOUR EYES

Castagna's Dessert Flight Delights

Pastry chef Eve Kuttemann's fanciful collaborations with Castagna chef Justin Woodward result in a stand-alone meal for the sophisticated sweet tooth.

07/19/2013 By Allison Jones

HOLIDAY EATS CHEAT SHEET

The Sweeter Side of Thanksgiving

Leave the baking (and ice cream making) to the pros this Turkey Day with these picks for your post-dinner dishes.

11/13/2012 By Allison Jones

Slideshow

Slide Show: Inside Hattie's Sweet Shop on NE Fremont

11/12/2012

OPENING DAY

Inside Hattie's Sweet Shop on NE Fremont

Peek inside Tricia Leahy's new candy store, now open on Northeast Fremont and 48th, and ramp up your cravings for fudge, Swedish fish, jelly beans, and hand-dipped chocolates.

11/12/2012 By Allison Jones