Andrea Damewood

Andrea Damewood

Andrea Damewood is a food writer and restaurant critic. Her interests include noodle soups, fried chicken, and sparkles.

Recent Articles

Nine Portland Dishes That Are Plated Works of Art

Finally some fine art you can put in your mouth.

Food Review: Sellwood Is Swimming in Red Sauce

Montelupo's third venture goes full Italian American comfort food.

Chef Dani Morales Is Creating Some of the Most Exciting Food in Portland

Recently promoted to executive chef of República, she promises to bring along her visionary De Noche dishes.

Food Issue 2025 May 22 3:50 AM

Breaking Bread

Portland-area bakers are flipping the script with bread subscriptions, pop-ups, and more.

Food Issue 2025 May 22 3:44 AM

The Farm Forward Appeal of 82 Acres

The new-ish bistro takes up residence in a well-loved space on SE Clinton.

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Food and Drink Apr 30 3:00 PM

We Stan This Surprisingly Good All You Can Eat Sushi Spot in Downtown Portland

Hamono Sushi’s unlimited omakase is unexpectedly delicious and won’t send you home hungry.

City Guide 2025 Apr 24 3:32 AM

Dinner and a Show!

Portland’s top places to get your grub (and entertainment) on.

Food and Drink Mar 24 1:45 PM

This Lunch Pop-Up Is Bringing Dry-Aged Fish to Portland

Chef Jeffrey Kim serves simple sashimi bowls with explosively delicate flavors.

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Love/Sex 2025 Jan 30 3:48 AM

Food: Horny vs Not Horny

The ultimate list of horny and un-horny things to eat—and where to find them locally!

Food and Drink Jan 29 1:00 PM

Portland Steakhouses, What's the Secret?

In the chaos of Portland's restaurant scene, where foodies chase the hottest dining trends, the long-standing steakhouses endure.

Food and Drink Jan 3 3:00 PM

Best Bites of 2024: A Portland Pizza That Distilled the Summer Sun

Mercury food critic Andrea Damewood on the 10 best things she tasted this year.

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Culture Dec 30 1:00 PM

The Mercury's Favorite Culture Moments of 2024

Doing something stupid in Ladds, dressing up for the movies, and finding catharsis at live shows, et al.

Books Dec 24 7:00 AM

The Mercury's Favorite Books of 2024

On this list, revolutionary writings share space with Portland zombies and memories of the Barefoot Contessa

Food and Drink Dec 19 12:00 PM

Steam Rice Roll King Makes the Best Cantonese Rice Rolls You’ll Find in Portland

These handmade, freshly-steamed rice rolls with exciting fillings like Spam and five-spice beef brisket are already in hot demand.

Holiday Guide 2024 🎅 Nov 14 3:14 AM

Knives Out: An Extremely
 Sharp Holiday Gift Guide

Everybody wants a good knife.
 Here’s where to find the best in the land.

Food and Drink Oct 1 11:00 AM

Pasar Is the Snack Sister of Beloved Portland Indonesian Restaurant Wajan

This Northeast Alberta spot is all about sampling smaller plates of Jakartan street food.

Food and Drink Jul 16 12:35 PM

Remembering Chef Naomi Pomeroy, Whose Vision Cemented Portland’s Rustic Yet Refined Reputation

The culinary force behind Beast, Expatriate, Ripe Cooperative, and recently Cornet Custard, Pomeroy still had so much left to share.

Food and Drink Jul 2 11:45 AM

Where To Get a Great Sandwich AND AN EQUALLY GOOD Chocolate Chip Cookie

Portland is home to many fine sandwich makers; some of them are also cookie bakers!