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Andrea Damewood
Andrea Damewood is a food writer and restaurant critic. Her interests include noodle soups, fried chicken, and sparkles.
Recent Articles
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.
Andrea Damewood
Dinner and a Show!
Portland’s top places to get your grub (and entertainment) on.
Andrea Damewood
This Lunch Pop-Up Is Bringing Dry-Aged Fish to Portland
Chef Jeffrey Kim serves simple sashimi bowls with explosively delicate flavors.
Andrea Damewood
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!
Andrea Damewood
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.
Andrea Damewood
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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.
Andrea Damewood
Culture
Dec 30
1:00 PM
The
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's Favorite Culture Moments of 2024
Doing something stupid in Ladds, dressing up for the movies, and finding catharsis at live shows,
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Cameron Crowell
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Andrea Damewood
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Melissa Locker
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Ben Salmon
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Dom Sinacola
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Corbin Smith
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HR Smith
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Suzette Smith
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Joe Streckert
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
Andrea Damewood
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Cameron Crowell
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Melissa Locker
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Suzette Smith
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Blair Stenvick
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Joe Streckert
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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.
Andrea Damewood
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.
Andrea Damewood
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.
Andrea Damewood
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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.
Andrea Damewood
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!
Andrea Damewood
Food and Drink
May 28
1:30 PM
Ten Years of Food Reviews (and One Apology)
Portland food critic Andrea Damewood revisits three restaurants and one food cart that have deliciously endured.
Andrea Damewood
Say Nice Things 2024
Apr 12
3:56 AM
(Portland Chefs) Say Nice Things About… Portland Chefs
Portland’s premier restaurant and cart owners hype up the local food and chefs they love!
Andrea Damewood
Food and Drink
Feb 20
10:00 AM
L'Orange Culinary Delights Linger on the Mind
It’s French, it’s Pacific Northwest, it’s a little bit Mediterranean, and it’s probably my favorite new restaurant.
Andrea Damewood
Valentines 2024
Feb 7
3:06 AM
“It’s Over. Check, Please!”
Portland’s Best Restaurants and Bars for Kicking Your Lover to the Curb
Andrea Damewood
Food and Drink
Dec 27
12:00 PM
Best Bites From Portland Restaurants (and Pop-Ups) in 2023
On the list: chocolate truffle dumplings, Tuna Toast you could share (but you won't), and a French onion soup that lives rent free in our heads.
Andrea Damewood
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