BEST RESTAURANTS 2013

Neighborhood Haunts

Trends can be tiring. Sometimes you just want to dine where everyone knows your name—and how you like your eggs.

11/01/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Kevin Gibson Opening a Restaurant in Former June Space

Evoe chef and longtime Portland icon makes his next move.

10/09/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Kevin Sandri out at Alberta Street Pub

After just four months at the helm of Alberta Street Pub’s renovated kitchen, Kevin Sandri is throwing in the apron.

10/07/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Olympic Provisions Expands Meat Empire

Local salami kings move into 33,000-foot Southeast warehouse, major distribution and new product lines in the works.

08/28/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

New Details Emerge for Spanish Gastrobar Ataula

Michelin-trained Jose Chesa opens Ataula next week with playful tapas, authentic paella, and a touch of modernism.

08/12/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

New Details for Kristen Murray's "Pastry Luncheonette" Maurice

One of Portland's premier pastry chefs will showcase sweet and savory pastries, Moroccan meat pies and nightly "dessert cuisine" this fall.

07/30/2013 By Karen Brooks and Allison Jones

HIT LIST

The Scoop: Breaking Ice Cream Bulletin

Fifty Licks brick-and-mortar details, ice cream CSAs, and the best restaurants to satisfy your frozen dessert cravings.

07/03/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Nate Tilden to open The Richmond bar on Division Street

The Clyde Common mastermind heads to Portland’s "Eat Street" with the Victory Bar and Free House crew.

06/27/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Mark Bitterman to Bring The Meadow to NW 23rd

Salt king Mark Bitterman will unveil the next step in his curating obsessions on NW Portland this August.

06/11/2013 By Karen Brooks

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

The Sugar Cube to go Brick-and-Mortar

SE Hawthorne’s iconic bakery-on-wheels sells to Hungry Heart Desserts, as baker talent Kir Jensen hones a Sugar Cube concept to open later this year.

04/24/2013 By Karen Brooks

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Chef Thomas Boyce Leaves Bluehour

The veteran Los Angeles chef is replaced by Clarklewis chef and Bluehour alum Dolan Lane.

01/08/2013 By Karen Brooks

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat's News to Chew

Top food news stories from around Portland, including the opening of The Row cart pod, Hattie's Sweet Shop, and two new Captured By Porches locations.

11/06/2012 By Allison Jones

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Details Emerge for Scott Snyder's Levant

We've got the first word on the "French Arabesque" restaurant heading to the East Burnside space most recently home to Alder Pastry and Dessert.

10/05/2012 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat's News to Chew

Top food news stories from around Portland, including happy hour at Xico and the opening of Vitaly Paley's Imperial.

09/12/2012 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat's News to Chew

Top food news stories from around Portland, including the openings of new tiki bar Hale Pele and downtown’s Shotgun Sub Shop.

08/29/2012 By Allison Jones

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

Robert Reynolds, 1942-2012

Longtime Portland culinary mentor Robert Reynolds has passed away, and his passion for life in and out of the kitchen is remembered by friends and colleagues.

08/27/2012 By Karen Brooks