Eat & Drink

Restaurant Review

3 New Restaurants Prove Portland a Thai Food Haven

OK Chicken & Khao Soi picks up the ghost of Pok Pok while Bangkok Belly and Yui add to the city’s long legacy.

05/14/2026 By Jordan Michelman

Superfan

Feeling Right at Home at Lombard House

It might be famous for its Philly fandom, but you don’t have to love the Eagles to be welcomed at this St. Johns bar.

05/07/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Best Restaurants

Portland’s Outstanding Brunches

Where to find fish sauce bacon sandwiches, vegan breakfast burritos, gluten-free chicken and waffles, and decadent eggs Benedict.

05/06/2026 By Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Matthew Trueherz

Tooting Our Horn

Portland Monthly Nominated for James Beard Media Award

The magazine is recognized in the Food Coverage in a General Interest Publication category.

05/06/2026 By Margaret Seiler

In the spirit

Portland’s New Mezcal Boom

Local bars are going all in on rare agave spirits.

05/04/2026 By Jordan Michelman

Coffee

The Definitive Guide to Portland’s Best Indie Coffee Shops

The revolutionary roasters and old-school cafés shaping Portland’s dynamic coffee culture.

04/22/2026 By Jordan Michelman, Matthew Trueherz, and Karen Brooks

Suburban Splendor

Beaverton Restaurants and Food Carts Worth the Slog Down 26

Crab manicotti, saucy Korean fried chicken, hubcap-size dosas, and more.

04/17/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Matthew Trueherz, Alex Frane, and Krista Garcia Photography by Thomas Teal

PDX Index

How Franz Bakery Makes 1 Million Buns Every Day

Running the numbers on the Portland company, which got its start 120 years ago.

04/06/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

Food News

Oregon’s 2026 James Beard Finalists Are Here

Ryan Roadhouse, Thomas Pisha-Duffly, and the team at Scotch Lodge are headed to Chicago this June.

03/31/2026 By Alex Frane

Openings

Portland’s Most Anticipated Restaurants for Spring and Summer

Pipsqueak Bagels, Sure Shot Burger, and Straightaway Cocktails go brick-and-mortar.

03/25/2026 By Alex Frane

Dining Picks

A Guide to Portland’s Top Thai Restaurants

Our favorite places for khao soi, pad kee mao, and panang curry.

03/24/2026 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Dining Picks

Portland’s Top Sushi Spots for Any Occasion

Sensational omakase experiences to reliable takeout, Portland has sushi covered every day of the week.

03/20/2026 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

shop local

Tariffs Are Hamstringing Italian Imports. Oregon Wine, Cheese, and Pasta Offer an Alternative.

Trouble finding your favorite Italian provisions lately? A large local contingent of Italophile farmers, foragers, fisheries, and restaurants can help.

03/18/2026 By Elena Valeriote

Best Bars

Portland’s Top Irish Pubs for St. Patrick’s Day, or Any Day

Where to find the best spots for pints of Guinness, corned beef, and Irish whiskey.

03/11/2026 By Alex Frane, Fiona McCann, and Margaret Seiler

Dining Picks

Portland’s Quintessential Happy Hours

Our favorite spots for post-work drinks, late-night burgers, and great vibes on a budget.

03/06/2026 By Alex Frane

Closing Report

February Saw a Sea Change for Portland’s Restaurant World

Institutions like Expatriate, República, and Stumptown all closed last month.

03/04/2026 By Alex Frane

Opening Report

Fancy Baby Reopens as Il Corso with Salumi, Pasta, and Italian Wines

A relatively quiet February also saw the opening of Korean fast-food spot Bbang!

02/26/2026 By Alex Frane

Olé! Olé!

Tapas, Paella, and Sangria Land at the Old Palomar Space

Vya helps fill Portland’s paella void left by Ataula and Can Font.

02/25/2026 By Alex Frane

dining picks

Portland’s Most Kid-Friendly Restaurants

Sticky hands, temper tantrums, and picky eaters welcomed.

02/23/2026 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Level Up

The Rise of Public Tabletop Role-Playing Games

A once-niche hobby exits the basement and enters the bar.

02/17/2026 By Alex Frane Illustrations by Stephen Dybus

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