Events

Bonfire Lounge, 2821 SE Stark, 232-3704 You’ve always relied on the Bonfire for great bar food, except of course during the morbid period after their kitchen caught fire, and maybe you even relied on them then. Now, however, their kitchen has been entirely reconstructed, they have a new chef named Trevor Rudd, and they’re offering […]

Mugi’s 4835 SW Pomona St, 977-5088 Don’t let appearances deceive you at Mugi’s. Although it’s situated in what used to be a fast food joint, there is nothing cheap or gross about Mugi’s food. Delectable sushi is the name of the game here. Super tender tuna nigri and specialty rolls, like shrimp tempura and avocado […]

Dahlia Café 3000 NE Killingsworth, 287-4398 I hadn’t been to the Dahlia Café since shortly after it opened. When I passed by recently I realized I’d completely forgotten it existed way out there on Killingsworth. But I have good news to report. 1) It does exist 2) the food is still great and 3) they […]

No Fish, Go Fish 3962 SE Hawthorne, 235-5378 Gimmicks vs. signature dishes; it’s what separates the successful restaurants from the ones that never quite get off the ground. The folks at No Fish, Go Fish certainly understand this concept. The No Fish signature dish, a crisp, intricate fish-shaped sandwich, is what sets them apart from […]

COOKING CLASS: Vegan Cinnamon Rolls and Donuts with Amanda Felt of Black Sheep Baking; Whole Foods Market, Saturday July 19th, 1210 NW Couch, 6-9 pm, $30 You’re going to love Amanda’s nuts–donuts that is! This vegan chef is going to share all of her secrets for making tasty (animal product free) treats. For all of […]

FOOD EVENT! 28 fEAST E 28th from NE Glisan to SE Stark, Wednesday July 9, 5-9 pm Dying to try all those new restaurants on the miracle mile but lacking the necessary funds? Well your dream is about to come true. For the foreseeable future, restaurants from Pambiche, to Navarre, to Taqueria Nueve, to Holman’s, […]

Bai Tong Thai Cuisine 6141 SW Macadam, 452-4396 Any restuarant located in a strip mall that can still pull off good atmosphere always impresses me. Furthermore, any Thai joint that makes a mean bowl of Tom Ka Ghai (cocanut milk soup with chicken and ginger) wins a place in my heart. Bai Tong accomplishes both […]

Goose Hollow Inn 1927 SW Jefferson, 228-7010 If you’re not a Twin Peaks fan, the One-Armed Man sitings won’t mean much. The Goose is a near-perfect neighborhood joint, even though it’s not really in a neighborhood. The patio is spacious, with an awning over one corner, ’cause it rains here occasionally. Try the Rueben or […]

Anna Bannanas 1214 NW 21st, 274-2559 Anna Bannanas’ Doot-da-doo is hands-down my favorite coffee drink in town. Sure, to the overly self-concious consumer, these three syllables might be hard to say, but trust me, it’s worth it. This perfect melding of Chai tea, espresso shots (one or two), and milk is perfect served hot and […]

Pix 3-Ring Circus Extravaganza 3402 SE Division, 232-4407, June 6 & 7, 7 pm-midnight The sweetest, cutest, swankiest beer and wine serving patisserie in town is having another of their three-course pastry samplings, with tasting portions of their Belgian beers and dessert wines to boot. It’s a great opportunity to figure out whether you like […]

Juniors 1742 SE 12th, 235-5474 Tucked away on SE 12th Avenue, on the periphery of Ladd’s Addition, Juniors is cozy, cute, and one of Portland’s great breakfast joints. Friendly staff, with fresh brew in their carafes, give Juniors an atmosphere that is perfect for the early to bed/early risers, or the late to bed/hungover. The […]

Riyadh’s 1382 SE Hawthorne, 235-1254 We all know Pat Buchanan would love to build a ten-foot wall across our border with Mexico, but it’s also a known fact that he can put away five or six tacos at any given meal. So for all you close-minded types who think every Arab might be a terrorist, […]