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.

10:01am 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

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

Let’s Drink

NA Bubbles and Grilled Cheese at L’Orange’s Sibling Wine Bar

The tiny not-just-champagne bar recalls co-owner Jeff Vejr’s former digs, Les Caves.

02/16/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Closings

One of Portland’s Foundational Mexican Restaurants Is Closing

República, the Mexican-forward tasting menu destination in the Pearl, will shutter in February.

01/28/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

opening report

Portland’s Impressive Thai Food Roster Can’t Stop Growing

January sees the return of Yui and the grand opening of OK Chicken and Khao Soi.

01/27/2026 By Alex Frane

Award season

The James Beard Awards Announce the 2026 Semifinalists

Le Pigeon, Scotch Lodge, Coquine, and Heavenly Creatures are on the national longlist.

01/21/2026 By Alex Frane

Dish Exploder

Güero’s Hamburguesa Is a Beautiful Mess

Jalapeños, grilled ham, queso, and morita chile mayo make an amazing sandwich.

01/20/2026 By Alex Frane Illustrations by Amber Day

Openings

The Team Behind Eem and Yaowarat Open in the OG Pok Pok

Akkapong “Earl” Ninsom’s newest restaurant, OK Chicken and Khao Soi, closes a loop of Portland Thai food history.

01/16/2026 By Alex Frane

Superfan

Momos and Moms at Himalayan Dumplings by Kyikyi

For 3-year-old Luna, noodles taste better in a cup.

01/14/2026 By Alex Frane Photography by Michael Raines

Restaurant Review

Bar Nouveau Is an Endearingly Scrappy Send-Up to French Cookbook Cuisine

Chef Althea Grey Potter’s long-gestating vision puts down roots in St. Johns with style, bronze peacocks, roast duck, and all.

01/13/2026 By Jordan Michelman Photography by Thomas Teal

Closing Report

The Portland Restaurant and Bar Closures That Hurt the Most

A beloved neighborhood bar, celebrated dumpling shop, award-winning bakery, and other spots we lost last year.

01/08/2026 By Alex Frane

Year in Review

The Portland Restaurant Openings That Defined 2025

The past year saw the arrival of cool new bistros, comfort food spots, and a whole bunch of Italian eateries.

12/30/2025 By Alex Frane

Dish Exploder

What Makes Afuri’s Vegan Ramen So Damn Good?

Why use pork or chicken when you have sunflower seeds and bananas?

12/29/2025 By Alex Frane Illustrations by Amber Day

Room for More

Potlucks Are the Feasts That Meet the Moment

They ask for our participation twice: first as cooks, then as diners.

12/22/2025 By Lola Milholland

closings report

The Show Is Over at Lollipop Shoppe

The music venue has closed its doors, while food truck pizzeria Reeva goes on indefinite hiatus.

12/12/2025 By Alex Frane

Fine Dining

Why Portland Chefs Are Going All In on Omakase

Local Japanese restaurants are turning more and more to the traditional tasting-menu format.

12/10/2025 By Andrea Damewood

Holiday Guide

The Best Takeout, Dine-In, and Pop-Ups for the Holidays

Where to find holiday-themed bars, latke parties, Feasts of the Seven Fishes, and restaurants open on Christmas.

12/03/2025 By Alex Frane

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Food News

Oregon’s 2026 James Beard Finalists Are Here

Portland’s Most Anticipated Restaurants for Spring and Summer

February Saw a Sea Change for Portland’s Restaurant World

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

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

NA Bubbles and Grilled Cheese at L’Orange’s Sibling Wine Bar

One of Portland’s Foundational Mexican Restaurants Is Closing

Portland’s Impressive Thai Food Roster Can’t Stop Growing

The James Beard Awards Announce the 2026 Semifinalists

Güero’s Hamburguesa Is a Beautiful Mess

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