Eat, Stay, Play

A Guide to the Ultimate Bend Winter Trip

Ski runs and sled dog rides by day, drag shows and 32-ounce porterhouses by night.

12/17/2025 By Cathy Carroll

Breaking News

Portland Fermentation Fest Snags Noma’s David Zilber for its 10th Anniversary Event

The celebrated head of Noma’s Fermentation Lab will give a talk at “Stinkfest” and attend a Plaza Del Toro La Ruta dinner inspired by his ferments this October.

06/18/2019 By Kelly Clarke

News to Chew

Woodsman Tavern to Close, Tasty n Sons to Move, and More PDX Food News

... including a new bottle shop at Dame, Blue Star Donut shuffles, and new details for the Paleys' third hotel restaurant.

11/14/2018 By Benjamin Tepler

Hotel News

17 New and Soon-to-Open Hotels in Portland and Beyond

From a historic downtown Portland renovation (with a restaurant by hometown hero Doug Adams) to a luxury RV Park in Coos Bay (yes, Coos Bay), we're hot for these new lodging options.

02/20/2018 By Anya Rehon

News to Chew

Omertà Shutters, Doug Adams at the Woodsman Tavern, and More PDX Food News

… including a new Shalom Y’all in Southeast Industrial, a pizza-slinging bar from Modest Mouse, and Roe’s downtown opening date.

11/17/2017 By Benjamin Tepler

The Class of '07

So Many Great Portland Restaurants Opened in 2007. Are They Still Good?

These five spots would define the revolutionary decade that followed. But how do they hold up in 2017?

10/12/2017 By Benjamin Tepler, Ramona DeNies, Kelly Clarke, Zach Dundas, and Karen Brooks

Hotel News

This New McMinnville Hotel Will Have a Luxury Bunkhouse

The Atticus Hotel, opening in spring 2018, will also be home to Portland restaurateur John Gorham’s second Bless Your Heart Burgers location.

09/27/2017 By Hannah Bonnie

News to Chew

Oregon Wins Big at the National Cheese Awards, a Bon Appétit Lovefest, and More PDX Food News

… including Water Avenue’s new food menu, Tasty n Sons' expansion into McMinnville, and a fire at Fish Sauce.

08/02/2017 By Benjamin Tepler

Recipes

Make the Shakshuka from Tasty n Sons at Home

And pair it with an awesomely savory, horseradish-hot Bloody Mary.

07/10/2017 By Benjamin Tepler

Food Event Spotlight

Feast Tickets Are on Sale and Going Fast

Grab tickets to Portland’s sixth annual food festival before it’s too late!

06/06/2017 By Benjamin Tepler

News To Chew

Pok Pok to Open Fifth Location, Pine Street Market Shuffles, Plus More PDX Food News

… including Renata’s new sister café, BJ Smith’s Top Chef elimination, and Marukin Ramen’s expanded menu.

12/27/2016 By Benjamin Tepler

Weekly Planner

America’s Test Kitchen Comes to OMSI, Thali Supper Club Celebrates Diwali, and More Portland Food Events

… including Chocktoberfest, a rare Spanish sherry dinner, and Ecliptic Brewing’s anniversary party.

10/18/2016 By Arlo Voorhees

Best Restaurants 2016: Bucket List

30 Portland Restaurants for the Ultimate Local Dining Bucket List

Hope you’re hungry. Here are 30 top picks from Portland Monthly editors.

10/10/2016 By Kelly Clarke, Karen Brooks, and Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING NEWS

Pine Street Market Opens Very, Very Softly

Eat Beat gets an early-bird look at Pine Street Market, with tastes from two star-studded new eateries: Trifecta Annex and Pollo Bravo. Let Stumptown's experimental food hall mania commence!

04/09/2016 By Kelly Clarke

RESTAURANT AND BAR UPDATES

Portland News to Chew: February 2016

Hokusei is reborn as Fukami Sushiya, John Gorham to open Shalom Y’all! in Pine Street Market, and Hamlet does ham and cheese to go.

02/01/2016 By Alex Keith

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

The Inside Scoop on Portland’s First Korean Food Festival

Local bigwigs, fusion specialists, and Beaverton institutions join forces for the city’s inaugural Korean food fest.

09/30/2015 By Katie Vaughan

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Honey-themed brunch at Cocotte, Austrian wine dinners at Gruner, and food photography classes from the pros.

04/08/2015 By Rachel Davidson

INTRODUCING

First Impressions of John Gorham's Mediterranean Exploration Company

According to the chef of Toro Bravo and the Tasty empire, MEC is essentially “Tasty n Sons, focused on one part of the world.” We're happy to be along for the ride.

09/02/2014 By Kelly Clarke

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner: Jan 8–27, 2014

An Elvis tribute, mushroom extravaganza, classic rock themed beer specials, a Peruvian feast, and more of Portland’s upcoming food and drink events.

01/07/2014 By Kristin Leigh

RECIPE

John Gorham's Fall Flavors

In his cookbook, the Toro Bravo chef shares the recipe for his coveted harissa-stewed butternut squash.

11/01/2013 By Benjamin Tepler