Andrea Damewood

Andrea Damewood

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

Recent Articles

Best Bites of 2025: The Savory, the Sweet, and the Road Trips

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

Let's Play "Winter Soup Bingo"!

Twenty-four of Portland's best cozy-weather soups—how many will you devour?

Nine Portland Dishes That Are Plated Works of Art

Finally some fine art you can put in your mouth.

Food and Drink Jun 30 3:51 PM

Food Review: Sellwood Is Swimming in Red Sauce

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

Queer Guide 2025 Jun 26 3:42 AM

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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!

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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.

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 Youโ€™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.

Knives Out: An Extremelyโ€จ Sharp Holiday Gift Guide

Everybody wants a good knife.โ€จ 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.