An exclusive preview of the downtown food hall we’ve been pining for.
Andrea Damewood
Andrea Damewood is a food writer and restaurant critic. Her interests include noodle soups, fried chicken, and sparkles.
What to Eat at Providore Fine Foods
The finest from the Eastside’s fanciest new market, Providore Fine Foods.
A Food Critic Finds Fitness
Andrea Damewood learns about hedonism in moderation.
Marukin’s Miraculous Noodle Machine
Sides aside, the ramen shop’s got you covered.
Pizza Week Preview: East Glisan Pizza Lounge’s โThe Montaverdeโ (AKA โTom and Juan Got Roastedโ)
Andrea Damewood With a tomatillo cream sauce, pickled jalapeรฑo peppers, roasted mushrooms, and fresh oregano and cilantro, East Glisan Pizza Loungeโs Pizza Week slice is making a strong case for it to stay on the menu forever. Dreamt up by new Chef Kyle Munroe, the Montaverdeโs base lends citrus-tinged decadence to the pop of pepper […]
I Ate at All the Sushi Belts in Portland
And lived to tell you about it.
Pizza Week Preview: Baby Doll Pizzaโs โThe Gavoneโ
Andrea Damewood Kevin McAllister may think a plain cheese pizza all to himself is perfectโand weโre not going to dispute the heady combination of mozzarella, sauce, and dough. But Baby Doll is bringing it for Pizza Week by adding some impeccable toppings to the basic slice. The Gavone takes basil, mozzarella and provolone and adds […]
Food Critic Fitness Update: The Human Slingshot
It finally happened. I finally crawled off the floor of StudioX Fitness and marched right next door to Baby Doll Pizza, in my pink and sweaty glory, and had myself a slice. Granted, it was in the line of duty: I was trying their upcoming super slice for Pizza Week. But despite such transgressions, I […]
The Jook Joint Is Jumping Off
Southeast Asian meets Southern barbecue in 2016’s breakout cart.
The Charitable ChkChk Needs Work
Their heart is in the right place, though.
Whatโs Best at Wei Wei and Tam
Taking a Chinese slurpin’ safari in Sellwood.
George’s: A No-Judgment Zone, with Chicken
Minh Tran THE NORTH KILLINGSWORTH MAX stop is positively redolent with the scent of fried chickenโit’s a wonder that every disembarking passenger doesn’t head directly to the squat gray building with a retro neon sign literally pointing to the aroma’s source. George’s Corner Tavern is a no-judgment zone: It’s the place to be when nothing […]
