Jan 17, 2025 · Vancouver, Washington often gets confused with its Canadian namesake or lumped into the greater Portland area, but this city, just north of Portland, is developing its own culinary identity. The Vancouver Waterfront, filled with Washington wine tasting rooms and regional chain restaurants, draws curious visitors to local businesses like Kafiex Coffee …

Jan 14, 2025 · Akkapong Earl Ninsom did it again: After treating Portland to deftly executed Thai cooking at Langbaan and Paadee, the chef —alongside co-founder and co-owner Alan Akwai — created a casual southern Thai compatriot on Northeast Killingsworth with hardcore devotees. Hat Yai’s shallot-fried chicken, salty and crunchy, pairs exceptionally well with Malayu-style curry …

Aug 20, 2024 · Darby Aldaco served as the executive chef at the lauded Nancy Silverton pizzeria Triple Beam before opening this Slabtown pizzeria with his best friend, entering the already-crowded sourdough pizza scene with a New York-style shop. However, Pizza Thief still stands out for its take on a New York-style pizza, which retains the unfussy joy of a pepperoni slice with …

Jan 3, 2025 · Perched high in the West Hills along Terwilliger Boulevard, Chart House has one of Portland’s best unobstructed views. Its bank of east-facing windows encompasses the Willamette River, East Portland, Mount Tabor, Mount Hood, and Mount St. Helens for happy hour, dinner seatings, and Sunday brunches.

Sep 10, 2024 · Although Portland remains one of the best cities for vegans, many of the Rose City’s residents remain loyal meat-eaters, from the conscious diners seeking humanely raised, grass-fed cows to the old-school, whiskey-drinking Portlanders ordering hulking slabs of inexpensive prime rib.And the city accommodates them both: There are the classic, white …

Oct 15, 2024 · From classic espresso items to specialty drinks. A few blocks away from the namesake iconic gothic arches of the St. Johns Bridge, Cathedral Coffee is always bustling thanks to its expansive seating and floor-to-ceiling windows, which invite remote workers and students from the nearby University of Portland to spend hours relaxing and catching up on tasks.

Jan 4, 2025 · Downtown Camas, just 20 miles east of Portland, provides the ideal setting for a day of eating and shopping — or a stopover on the way to the Columbia Gorge.Restaurants, bars, cafes, and a bustling mid-week farmers market in this historic town serve things like sushi and Hawaiian food, tacos on freshly made tortillas, and classic cocktails. They join the bounty of …

Sep 3, 2024 · Before Eem started serving smoked meats and Thai curries in North Portland, Big Blue Thai Barbecue was selling smoky grilled pork, fiery green papaya salad, and fragrant jasmine rice out of a food truck an hour south. Permanently stationed in a parking lot along SE Commercial Street, owners Kanyanat Puthdee and Ray Johnson cook pork and Thai sausage …

Jul 10, 2024 · Occidental Brewing Company produces top-tier German-style ales and lagers out of a shop near St. Johns Bridge. When Oktoberfest is in full swing, this is a necessary stop for festbiers and German hefeweizens along with bratwurst and schnitzels aplenty from neighboring Urban German Wursthaus.On brighter days, locals can be seen lounging on the spacious …

Oct 4, 2024 · Just two hours south of Portland, Eugene is a college town at its core with a growing community making their home here year-round. The city’s 1960s counter-culture connections infuse the scene with a grassroots, DIY spirit that bleeds over into the food scene.