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Restaurants

Alpenrausch on Southeast Division Street to Close at the End of May
FOOD

Alpenrausch on Southeast Division Street to Close at the End of May

The Swiss restaurant was named one of Bon Appétit’s best new restaurants of 2024.

By Rachel SaslowMay 06, 2026 at 10:07 am PDT

A Brief Guide to What’s Popular at Portland’s Many Farmers Markets
CULTURE

A Brief Guide to What’s Popular at Portland’s Many Farmers Markets

We reached out to each of the following urban markets and asked the manager which stand they think is most popular.

By Rachel SaslowMay 06, 2026 at 12:09 am PDT

We Gave Two Lauded Chefs $100 and Sent Them to Portland Farmers Market
CULTURE

We Gave Two Lauded Chefs $100 and Sent Them to Portland Farmers Market

In coming weeks, seasonal markets will sprout across the city, and produce shopping will kick into another gear.

By Michael C. ZusmanMay 06, 2026 at 12:01 am PDT

Timothy Wastell Left Oregon Wine Country to Cook for His Neighbors
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Timothy Wastell Left Oregon Wine Country to Cook for His Neighbors

After winning a Beard award, Wastell ditched the commute to work with pals at Old Pal.

By Michael C. ZusmanMay 05, 2026 at 5:07 pm PDT

What We’re Cooking This Week: Leftover Rice Porridge With Chicken and Arugula
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What We’re Cooking This Week: Leftover Rice Porridge With Chicken and Arugula

Just combine cooked rice with broth or water and cook until it gets thick and, well, porridge-y.

By Jim DixonMay 01, 2026 at 5:30 pm PDT

What We’re Cooking This Week: Fava Bean Greens
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What We’re Cooking This Week: Fava Bean Greens

To get good fava bean greens, you’ve got to grow them yourself—or ask a vendor.

By Jim DixonApril 25, 2026 at 11:10 pm PDT

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Drink

Portland’s Weirdest Distiller Is Also One of Its Smallest


With Sosta House, Lerzi, and Winery Lane Collective, Mia Ponzi Builds on Her Family’s Legacy


Here Are the Winners of the Oregon Beer Awards 2026


At Damian Lillard’s New Sports Bar, the Real MVP Is the Food


Sneak a Peek at McMenamins’ Renovation of the Taft Hotel


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