THE YEAR IN FOOD

Ten 2013 Openings to Watch Out For

Your checklist for the year's most anticipated launches (and relaunches) to get you stoked for another twelve months of eating in Portland.

01/05/2013 By Allison Jones

OPENING NIGHT

Inside Ava Gene's, Now Open on SE Division

Take a long look the gorgeous new eatery from Duane Sorenson—the brains behind Stumptown Coffee and The Woodsman Tavern—now serving hard-to-find Italian pasta and crave-worthy charcuterie.

12/07/2012 By Allison Jones

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Slide Show: Ava Gene's Debuts on SE Division

12/07/2012

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Slide Show: Inside Lardo's New Downtown Sandwich Shop

12/04/2012

OPENING DAY

Inside Vitaly Paley's Portland Penny Diner

The Paley's second new opening this season is serving up fry bread sandwiches, breakfast nosh, and throw-back soda fountain cocktails for kids of all ages.

12/01/2012 By Allison Jones

OPENING DAY

Inside Lauretta Jean's Second Pie Shop

Photos and first bites from opening day at Kate McMillen’s sweet-as-pie bakery and cafe, now open on Southeast Division.

10/24/2012 By Allison Jones

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Slide Show: Inside Lauretta Jean's Second Pie Shop

10/24/2012

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 Petunia's Pies & Pastries brick-and-mortar and an opening date for Southland Whiskey Kitchen.

09/19/2012 By Allison Jones

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Slide Show: Inside Kenny & Zuke's Deli Bar

09/18/2012

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

OPENING WATCH

New Menu Details for Kenny & Zuke's Deli Bar

The North Portland outpost of the Ken Gordon's pastrami-powered empire is opening on September 12th, and we've got the scoop on the brunch and booze menus.

09/07/2012 By Allison Jones

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Eat Beat's News to Chew

Top food news stories from around Portland, including John Gorham's departure from Interurban and a new chef at Olympic Provisions NW.

09/05/2012 By Allison Jones

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Slide Show: Inside the new Pix/Bar Vivant

08/31/2012

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

OPENING NIGHT

Charcuterie Chic

Olympic Provisions NW opens, bringing rotisserie chicken and handcrafted charcuterie to the far reaches of Northwest Portland.

04/27/2011 By Allison Jones

First Impressions

Flesh-Free Fine-Dining at Northeast’s Natural Selection

Portland vegetarians and vegans, rejoice! There’s finally a higher-priced (and delicious) eatery just for you!

03/30/2011 By Anna Sachse

Interview

5 questions for: NE Portland pioneer, Sarah Pliner

As NE Alberta’s Aviary takes flight, one of the three chefs talks cuisine and collaboration.

02/02/2011 By Anna Sachse

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

First Impressions

Good Eats at Grain & Gristle

Parking on NE Prescott is about to get a little dicier, thanks to great beer and step-above grub at Grain & Gristle.

01/05/2011 By Anna Sachse