Posted inElection 2026
Money Talks. It Also Lies.
Wealthy political activists are paying to prevent progressive
city councilors from winning a second term.
Katherine Chew Hamilton
Katherine Chew Hamilton is the Mercury's managing editor and food editor. She's the mother of one cat and the owner of six bikes. Send hot restaurant tips to khamilton@portlandmercury.com.
Posted inFood and Drink
Food Truck A Comer Brings Mexico City Eats to Northwest Portland
Plus, come for vegan options and aguas frescas galore.
Posted inFood and Drink
The Scariest Halloween Eats and Drinks in Portland
From cookies to cocktails, here’s where to get into freakish fall festivities.
Posted inThe Chew Chronicles
All Aboard the Indian Flavor Express
These curries will transport your tastebuds.
Posted inFall Arts 2026
Faking Food
Prop maker Olivia Vavroch can teach you to make everything
from medieval appetizers to creepy charcuterie.
Posted inFood and Drink
Nine Lofty Rooftop Patios for Taking in Views and Sunshine
Portland’s got ground-level patios galore, but these rise above.
Posted inNews
Grassroots or Astroturf? “Go Portland Go” Campaign Backed By Conservative Donors
The new, recently launched online coalition quotes local business owners and pushes for “progressive governance.” Its political ties raise questions over its true aims.
Posted inFood and Drink
Cocina de Mary Serves Hard-to-Find Guatemalan Cuisine on Alberta Street
One of Portland’s only sit-down Guatemalan restaurants is tucked inside RJ Skillets.
Posted inClimate Issue 2026
Pinot Noir Is So Hot Right Now
Willamette Valley winemakers are adapting to climate change in the historically cool winegrowing region.
Posted inFood Issue 2026
Eat Up! It’s the Mercury’s Food Issue!
Featuring a guide to Portland’s top food carts, the best soft serve in town, food day trips, restaurant reviews, and more
Posted inFood Issue 2026
Portland’s Top 20 Food Carts
Where to get Mexico City-style street food, Korean-Italian handmade pasta, giant warm gooey cookies, and more.
Posted inFood Issue 2026
Food-Focused Day Trip: Beaverton Bites
Chow down on pho pizza and Mexican ice cream, and break to watch the birds.