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A Young Chef Is Continuing the Long Legacy of Castagna at OK Omens
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A Young Chef Is Continuing the Long Legacy of Castagna at OK Omens

Joseph Papas has made the restaurant into one of the most exciting places to eat seafood in Portland.

By Michael C. ZusmanSeptember 02, 2026 at 3:00 pm PDT

What We’re Cooking This Week: Roasted Eggplant, Pepper and Tomato Salad
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What We’re Cooking This Week: Roasted Eggplant, Pepper and Tomato Salad

A dip-like salad for the height of summer inspired by Moroccan zaalouk.

By Jim DixonAugust 29, 2026 at 7:28 pm PDT

One Pizza Dream Ends, Another Begins on Northeast Glisan at 47th Avenue
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One Pizza Dream Ends, Another Begins on Northeast Glisan at 47th Avenue

Atlas Pizza will take over the former American Dream Pizza space in September.

By Rachel SaslowAugust 24, 2026 at 3:55 pm PDT

What We’re Cooking This Week: Tomato Tartines
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What We’re Cooking This Week: Tomato Tartines

It doesn’t get much better than a homegrown tomatoes on good bread and a dollop of mayo.

By Jim DixonAugust 21, 2026 at 3:10 pm PDT

Krispy Krunchy Chicken Has 35 Metro-Area Outposts. Ever Heard of It?
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Krispy Krunchy Chicken Has 35 Metro-Area Outposts. Ever Heard of It?

The nation’s second largest fried chicken chain hides in plain sight—at gas stations and convenience stores.

By Matt KalinowskiAugust 20, 2026 at 7:00 am PDT

What We’re Cooking This Week: Potato Salad
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What We’re Cooking This Week: Potato Salad

This version skips the mayonnaise in favor of a mayo-adjacent dressing made with good olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and just barely cooked egg yolks.

By Jim DixonAugust 15, 2026 at 7:57 pm PDT

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Drink

A New Portland Amaro Keeps Hood Strawberries in Season All Year Long


Aviation Gin Closes Portland Tasting Room and Visitor Center


A Health Care Worker’s Second Act Is a St. Johns Wine Bar


Freeland Spirits Opens at PDX


Gigantic Brewing Teams Up With Drenchtown for Elements of Hip Hop Invitational


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