Virtuous Pie: Fake (Cheese) News
Yes, Portland, there IS an edible gluten-free pizza. by Andrea Damewood Things I saw on my visits to Virtuous Pie, the new vegan pizza place on Southeast Division: a white lady with unicorn-colored...
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Salimatu Amabebe’s Nigerian pop-ups are spicing up Portland’s vegan food scene. by Jenni Moore A month or so ago, after watching a slew of deeply troubling documentaries, I decided to convert from...
View ArticleAlto Bajo and Lo Bar Live Up and Down to Their Names
Alto Bajo and Lo Bar in the Hi-Lo Hotel live up and down to their names. by Thomas Ross I’m not sure I get the name of the Hi-Lo Hotel. Online the hotel, from Marriott’s “Autograph Collection,” is...
View ArticleI Love it When a Pod Comes Together
I love it when a pod comes together. by Thomas Ross A year ago, my personal search for the finest burrito in Portland ended. It was a long search, but it led me to Tehuana, an Oaxacan food cart which...
View ArticleIchiza Kitchen & Tea House Brings Tokyo to Herbivores
Ichiza Kitchen & Tea House brings Tokyo to herbivores. by Andrea Damewood Tucked to the side of the Vtopia vegan cheese shop and behind a curtained door, stepping into Ichiza Kitchen & Tea...
View ArticleShort Round Proves Its Mettle
Short Round proved its mettle while Fish Sauce dealt with a fire. by Thomas Ross This summer, Northwest Portland Vietnamese restaurant Fish Sauce suffered a fire, which knocked them out of business...
View ArticleIn a Crowded Market, La Leña Picks Up Steam
In a crowded market, La Leña picks up steam. by Andrea Damewood When you’re the person who writes about food, there’s a surprising regularity to which everyone at your table puts down their menus and...
View ArticleLet’s Talk Over Rugelach: The Oregon Jewish Museum’s Lefty’s Cafe
Let’s talk over Rugelach: the Oregon Jewish Museum’s Lefty’s Cafe by Thomas Ross A museum cafe can feel like an afterthought—either secondary, tertiary, or entirely unrelated to the goals of the...
View ArticleAfter Six Decades, Chin’s Kitchen Is New Again
Six decades later, Chin’s Kitchen is new again. by Andrea Damewood I’ve eaten at Chin’s Kitchen more times than I should have over the last decade, considering the sad state of its cuisine. But I’m...
View ArticleSushi One’s Generic Appearance Masks Impressive Sushi Hideaway
Sushi One’s generic appearance masks impressive sushi hideaway. by Thomas Ross From the delicious Nodoguro’s omakase to the nonstop hungry-hungry-hippo action of the ubiquitous sushi belt, Portland...
View ArticleAn Ode to Portland’s Best Potato Dishes
An ode to Portland’s best potato dishes. by Thomas Ross I love potatoes. My favorite potato is the most common, basic, and boring: the Russet Burbank. A raw russet potato looks like a child’s art...
View ArticleThe Mighty Peking Duck: The Best Holiday Bird
The mighty Peking duck is the holidays’ best bird. by Andrea Damewood Peking duck is a plan-ahead meal: There aren’t many places that make it, and those that do usually need at least two days’ notice...
View ArticleSoul Food, Redefined
Salimatu Amabebe’s Nigerian pop-ups are spicing up Portland’s vegan food scene. by Jenni Moore A month or so ago, after watching a slew of deeply troubling documentaries, I decided to convert from...
View ArticleAlto Bajo and Lo Bar Live Up and Down to Their Names
Alto Bajo and Lo Bar in the Hi-Lo Hotel live up and down to their names. by Thomas Ross I’m not sure I get the name of the Hi-Lo Hotel. Online the hotel, from Marriott’s “Autograph Collection,” is...
View ArticleI Love it When a Pod Comes Together
I love it when a pod comes together. by Thomas Ross A year ago, my personal search for the finest burrito in Portland ended. It was a long search, but it led me to Tehuana, an Oaxacan food cart which...
View ArticleIchiza Kitchen & Tea House Brings Tokyo to Herbivores
Ichiza Kitchen & Tea House brings Tokyo to herbivores. by Andrea Damewood Tucked to the side of the Vtopia vegan cheese shop and behind a curtained door, stepping into Ichiza Kitchen & Tea...
View ArticleShort Round Proves Its Mettle
Short Round proved its mettle while Fish Sauce dealt with a fire. by Thomas Ross This summer, Northwest Portland Vietnamese restaurant Fish Sauce suffered a fire, which knocked them out of business...
View ArticleIn a Crowded Market, La Leña Picks Up Steam
In a crowded market, La Leña picks up steam. by Andrea Damewood When you’re the person who writes about food, there’s a surprising regularity to which everyone at your table puts down their menus and...
View ArticleLet’s Talk Over Rugelach: The Oregon Jewish Museum’s Lefty’s Cafe
Let’s talk over Rugelach: the Oregon Jewish Museum’s Lefty’s Cafe by Thomas Ross A museum cafe can feel like an afterthought—either secondary, tertiary, or entirely unrelated to the goals of the...
View ArticleAfter Six Decades, Chin’s Kitchen Is New Again
Six decades later, Chin’s Kitchen is new again. by Andrea Damewood I’ve eaten at Chin’s Kitchen more times than I should have over the last decade, considering the sad state of its cuisine. But I’m...
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