Food Issue 2025
In this year's edition of the Mercury's Food Issue, we're celebrating the food community—those who feed us in myriad ways.
Edited by Mercury food editor Janey Wong.
Food is Community
This issue is dedicated to those who feed each other—in myriad ways.
This issue is dedicated to those who feed each other—in myriad ways.
Birds of a Feather
The Güero Bird Club provides coffee and companionship in equal measure.
The Güero Bird Club provides coffee and companionship in equal measure.
Home Away from Home
Lombard’s “Little Tri-State” brings the East Coast to North Portland.
Lombard’s “Little Tri-State” brings the East Coast to North Portland.
Q&A: Thuy Pham of Mama Đút Talks Gardening, Community, and Food Sovereignty
The former restaurateur steps into advocating for local farmers and growing your own food
The former restaurateur steps into advocating for local farmers and growing your own food
Welcome to Portland’s Kitchen
The James Beard Public Market will bring Oregon’s culinary communities together under one roof.
The James Beard Public Market will bring Oregon’s culinary communities together under one roof.
Breaking Bread
Portland-area bakers are flipping the script with bread subscriptions, pop-ups, and more.
Portland-area bakers are flipping the script with bread subscriptions, pop-ups, and more.
A Pod Grows in Brooklyn
Southeast’s new food cart destination is a prime example of next-generation, souped-up pods.
Southeast’s new food cart destination is a prime example of next-generation, souped-up pods.
Strawberry Art Forever
Zuckercreme’s strawberry mania reaches a fever pitch at its themed festival.
Zuckercreme’s strawberry mania reaches a fever pitch at its themed festival.
The Farm Forward Appeal of 82 Acres
The new-ish bistro takes up residence in a well-loved space on SE Clinton.
The new-ish bistro takes up residence in a well-loved space on SE Clinton.
Stone Soup PDX Provides Food—and a Path Forward
The new Northeast Portland cafe trains those in need, to “help repair the world.”
The new Northeast Portland cafe trains those in need, to “help repair the world.”
Process Over Product
Artist Meech Boakye on decay, labor, and food as a gift.
Artist Meech Boakye on decay, labor, and food as a gift.
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