tune in: television

Portlandia Premiere

Creator Carrie Brownstein and Director Jonathan Krisel weigh in on their new IFC series’ growing hype.

01/15/2011 By Anne Adams

Interview

5 questions for: wine country wizard ERIC BECHARD

Thistle’s dashing defender of local pigs dishes about the upcoming Community Plate and other places to eat good in his neighborhood.

01/14/2011 By Anna Sachse

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5 Questions with Good Night Billygoat

Stop-motion impresario David Klein of Billygoat opens a window into the band’s world of miniature magic.

01/11/2011 By Anne Adams

Interview

New Year’s Resolutions 101

Trim down tips you’ll actually enjoy from Jenn Louis, chef/owner of NoPo’s Lincoln

01/03/2011 By Anna Sachse

Interview

5 questions for: new fangled-foodie MATT LIGHTNER

Castagna’s culinary lightning bolt briefly talks trends and tantalizing tidbits.

12/31/2010 By Anna Sachse

Interview

5 questions for: JON HART, an eater.shopper extraordinaire

The frequent eat.shop portland contributor gets candid about the culinary scene in the City of Roses and the City of Lights, and why he’s the guy to gab about it.

12/17/2010 By Anna Sachse

Interview

5 questions for: PAUL GERALD, a morning meal maestro

The author and breakfast buff banters about the second edition of his book, Breakfast in Bridgetown, and gives insider tips on where and what to eat now.

12/06/2010 By Anna Sachse

phile under: cultural recycling

Five Questions for Filmusik’s Galen Huckins

Local maestro puts new sounds in old cinema

11/09/2010 By Geoff Earl

Five Questions

Chef Q & A: Jason Neroni

Talking food, folks, and fun with the new executive chef at downtown Portland’s Saucebox.

11/05/2010 By Anna Sachse

phile under: books

5 Questions for Viva Las Vegas

The stripper/author exposes her passions, motivations—and "Lutheran ethnicity."

11/03/2010 By Anne Adams

Five Questions

Chef Q & A: Chris Carriker

The Gilt Club’s executive chef waxes dietetic about the Food Network’s visit to the glitzy edge-of-the-Pearl District lounge.

10/27/2010 By Anna Sachse

Five Questions

Q&A: Tim Davey

The manager of the Rose Quarter’s newest sports bar, Spirit of ’77, gives A’s to PP’s Q’s

10/22/2010 By Anna Sachse

phile under: TBA 2010

TBA 2010: Five Questions with Ronnie Bass

It’s not too late to catch The Astronomer.

10/11/2010 By Anne Adams

Five Questions

Chef Q & A: Ben Meyer

The former helm of Ned Ludd jaws about getting a brew and a bite to eat at Grain & Gristle, opening soon on NE Prescott.

10/08/2010 By Anna Sachse

Five Questions

Chef-ish Q & A: Matt Jacobson

Tasty tidbits from the co-owner of Sizzle Pie and the Quality Bar, opening soon on East Burnside.

09/29/2010 By Anna Sachse

phile under: TBA 2010

TBA 2010: Digging Their Own Graves

Dutes Miller and Stan Shellabarger answer five questions about their groundbreaking performance art piece.

09/11/2010 By Anne Adams

phile under: TBA 2010

5 Questions for Claudia La Rocco

Culturephile’s esteemed TBA Guest Blogger forecasts her visit to PDX and TBA.

09/08/2010 By Anne Adams

Five Questions

Chef Q & A: Micah Camden

Little Big Burger is bringing fast, affordable sliders-on-steroids to foodies in The Pearl.

09/01/2010 By Anna Sachse

phile under: comedy

Margaret Cho: Musician?

Famous comedian hits the Schnitz tonight,promoting new comedy songs.

08/26/2010 By Anne Adams

Five Questions

Chef Q & A: Benjamin Dyer

The big kahuna behind Simpatica and Laurelhurst Market is opening a Hawaiian Plate Lunch joint on East Burnside

08/25/2010 By Anna Sachse