Light, refreshing summer seasonals have already made their debuts, while heartier fall beers are now arriving. But what should one drink when summer refuses to die, and the sun’s still being a giant jerk? Here’s a six-pack of (un)seasonally appropriate Oregon beers that made their debut in cans or have reappeared after a short absence. […]
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The Definitive Guide to Portland’s Top Five Fresh Rolls
I have feelings about salad rolls. So often they’re bland, and the thin rice paper roll shreds as you try to eat the unseasoned shrimp, tofu, or pork packed within. Or the ratio of vermicelli noodles is too high, or it’s served inexplicably with sweet and sour sauce. A good salad roll, however, is a […]
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Palomar: Now with Food That Lives Up to the Cocktails
Being pleasantly surprised on a second or third visit to a place might be more satisfying than being pleasantly surprised from the get-go. Last week, with a small group of friends, I had dinner at Palomar, award-winning bartender Ricky Gomez’s slick Cuban cocktail factory on Southeast Division. Most of us had been before, so we […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Portland Beer
What to Drink, and Where to Drink It.
Beer: What to drink, and where to drink it.
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Interview with the Foodie
Where Gary Okazaki—AKA Gary the Foodie—Sees Portland’s Culinary Scene Going
Where Gary Okazaki—AKA Gary the Foodie—sees Portland’s culinary scene going.
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The Mercury’s Fall Eat & Drink Guide
Prepare for the Season of Eating!
Prepare for the season of eating!
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Digesting Feast
A Recap of Portland’s Most Popular Food Festival
Recapping Portland’s most popular food festival.
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The Cocktail Explorer’s Club
Local Drinks (and Drinkeries) You Have to Try
Break out of your cocktail comfort zone by trying these drinks.
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Brunch Outside the Box
Breaking Out of the Breakfast Rut
Brunch boredom? Try these suggestions from left field.
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The Dodo Takes Flight
Shyam Dausoa’s Chez Dodo Empire Expands to Airport
Shyam Dausoa’s Chez Dodo empire expands to the airport.
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Where Foodies Take Their Kids
Looking for Children-Friendly Restaurants that Won’t Murder Your Taste Buds? Here Ya Go.
Children-friendly restaurants that won’t murder your taste buds.
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Go Greek: An Odyssey of Eats
Once Prominent, Portland’s Greek Restaurants Are Harder to Find
Once prominent, Portland’s Greek restaurants are harder to find.