FEATURES
Read about the latest industry techniques, trends, and ideas as well as personal stories from restaurant professionals around the country.
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2018 Portland Kitchen Notebook
An in-depth look at some of our favorite dishes and beverages from our time on the ground in Portland, OR.
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Fox in the Garden
Chef Ryan Fox thinks seed to plate with his small but mighty backyard garden.
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A Family Restaurant in Portland
At Peter Cho and Sun Young Park’s Han Oak, the dining room and patio are literal extensions of their home, complete with children and tricycles.
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Portland's Lager Roster
Without bushels of hops to hide behind, Portland brewers are cranking out full-flavored, session-able lagers.
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1 Million Layers Sold
Chef José Chesa grew up eating patatas bravas in Barcelona—but they weren’t anything like the 30-layer potato clouds at Ataula.
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The Sweet Sounds of Service
The songs that get Portland chefs and bartenders out of their heads and into the groove of service.
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Tailor-Made Torta
The good folks at Güero in Portland break down the torta by bread, cut, toast, fillings, salsa, and more.
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Building Wine Culture in a Beer Town
Portland somms—and the Oregon wines they love—are finally breaking through in a town long enamored with Rainier Beer.
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Death Match: Quenelle v. Scoop
Portland pastry chefs go to the mat for their ice cream shape of choice.
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New, Old, and Ancient Traditions in the City of Roses
Roses have infiltrated the culinary consciousness in a city with a rich, rose-filled history.
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Flavor Foundation: Soy Tea
Chef-Restaurateurs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi infuse soy sauce with citrus and Western aromatics to layer proprietary flavor into nearly half their menu items.
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Flower Fulfillment
Naomi Pomeroy expands her reach and creative voice with Colibri, her new floral business.
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Portland's Most Eligible Cook for Hire
Chef Roberto Almodovar has joined the gig economy, and you can, too.
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It's Always Happy Hour in Portland
Join Bartender Anna Moss for the ultimate, all-day happy hour hop through Portland.
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Cafecito con Vodka
We’ll take our espresso martini with a dose of Caribbean flavor and Cuban coffee culture.
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2018 StarChefs Portland Rising Stars Awards
StarChefs returns to Portland to celebrate the city’s most talented up-and-coming food and beverage professionals.