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Iconic Oregon Coast Roadside Diner Otis Cafe Caught Fire on the Fourth of July

On Thursday night, Lincoln City’s iconic Otis Cafe went up in smoke. North Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to the fire just before 8 pm on July 4. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause.

Ultra-Popular Portland Burger Chain Is Coming to Southeast Division Street

Now that the block previously home to a dozen food carts known as Tidbit Food Farm and Garden is an empty parking lot, Southeast Division Street could use another casual restaurant.

Two Oregon Natives Are Opening a Bougie New Hotel in Downtown McMinnville

Downtown McMinnville is about to get its first-ever full-service luxury lodging—the Atticus Hotel, a four-story, 36-room boutique hotel, which is now taking reservations for May 2018 forward.

Here Are the 15 Meanest Things People Said about the Trash Fire That Was The Portland Taco Festival

The much-hyped Portland Taco Festival turned out to be a total shit show.

Here’s Where to Eat During Support Black-Owned Restaurants Week

From PoShines Cafe De La Soul to Deadstock Coffee, here’s where to go.

You Can Get Slurpees and Chicken for Free Today

It’s July 11th, which means Free Slurpee Day at 7/11 is upon us.

The Battle Over Kooks Burritos Led to Death Threats and International Outrage. We Invited Portland Chefs to Weigh In.

We probably should have seen Kooks coming. But we really didn’t anticipate that a short and positive review of a weekends-only breakfast burrito pop-up a couple of weeks ago would ignite an international incident

Portland Wine Shop Raising Money to Flip Georgia Congressional Seat From Red to Blue

On Sunday, March 26, Blackbird Wineshop and the Ox cooks are hosting a Southern-style meal to raise money to flip a red-state Congressional seat to the Democrats.

Old Town Is Getting a New Luxury Hotel and Mexican Restaurant in April

Right now, it’s a lot of sawdust and ladders. But on April 5, it will open as downtown Portland’s newest hotel. The Hi-Lo hotel is Marriott’s latest venture. Located at 320 SW Stark with 120 rooms and six floors, it will be the prime hotel for Old Town.

Oregon Is the New Truffle King of the World

This year, Oregon became the only place in the world to sell both homegrown versions of Old World truffles alongside its own native truffle.

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