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Eight Restaurant and Bar Openings in Portland You Won’t Want to MissEight Restaurant and Bar Openings in Portland You Won’t Want to Miss
Portland Restaurant Openings

A number of new spots worth visiting, including a limited-time barbecue residency from an Atlanta pitmaster

By Zoe Baillargeon
Eight Restaurant and Bar Openings in Portland You Won’t Want to Miss
Portland Restaurant Openings

A number of new spots worth visiting, including a limited-time barbecue residency from an Atlanta pitmaster

By Zoe Baillargeon

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The Top Pizzas in Portland — America’s Top Pizza CityThe Top Pizzas in Portland — America’s Top Pizza City
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Portland’s standout pizzerias for everything from Detroit squares to sourdough slices

By Ben Coleman
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The Best Portland Sports Bars to Watch Every GameThe Best Portland Sports Bars to Watch Every Game
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Root for the Thorns, Blazers, Ducks, or hometown heroes over a local beer or tempeh Reuben

By Ben Coleman
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The Best New Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland, March 2026The Best New Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland, March 2026
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More than “ok” chicken, endless tapas and sangria, and more

By Zoe Baillargeon
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The Best Damn Barbecue Restaurants and Carts in PortlandThe Best Damn Barbecue Restaurants and Carts in Portland
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From brisket to snappy sausage to truly remarkable smoked beets, the Rose City’s barbecue scene is a cut above

By Ben Coleman
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Portland’s Essential Breakfast RestaurantsPortland’s Essential Breakfast Restaurants
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Where to seek out steamed rice rolls stuffed with Spam, pandesal breakfast sandwiches, and vegan versions of diner classics

By Katherine Chew Hamilton
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The Best Italian Restaurants in PortlandThe Best Italian Restaurants in Portland
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Where to find twirl-worthy pesto pasta, tire-sized chicken Parm, and crispy cannolis

By Ben Coleman
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The Top Pizzas in Portland — America’s Top Pizza CityThe Top Pizzas in Portland — America’s Top Pizza City
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Portland’s standout pizzerias for everything from Detroit squares to sourdough slices

By Ben Coleman
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The Best Portland Sports Bars to Watch Every GameThe Best Portland Sports Bars to Watch Every Game
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Root for the Thorns, Blazers, Ducks, or hometown heroes over a local beer or tempeh Reuben

By Ben Coleman
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The Best New Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland, March 2026The Best New Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland, March 2026
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More than “ok” chicken, endless tapas and sangria, and more

By Zoe Baillargeon
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The Best Damn Barbecue Restaurants and Carts in PortlandThe Best Damn Barbecue Restaurants and Carts in Portland
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From brisket to snappy sausage to truly remarkable smoked beets, the Rose City’s barbecue scene is a cut above

By Ben Coleman
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Portland’s Essential Breakfast RestaurantsPortland’s Essential Breakfast Restaurants
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Where to seek out steamed rice rolls stuffed with Spam, pandesal breakfast sandwiches, and vegan versions of diner classics

By Katherine Chew Hamilton
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The Best Italian Restaurants in PortlandThe Best Italian Restaurants in Portland
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Where to find twirl-worthy pesto pasta, tire-sized chicken Parm, and crispy cannolis

By Ben Coleman

Portland Restaurant News

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The Most Anticipated Portland Restaurant Openings, Spring 2026
Coming Attractions

With a new bakery for viral Korean salt bread, a farmers’ market bagel bakery favorite getting its own storefront, and Thai noodles from the owner of Khao Moo Dang, there’s a lot to look forward to in the next few months

By Katherine Chew Hamilton
11 Noteworthy Portland Restaurant and Bar Openings in 2026 So Far11 Noteworthy Portland Restaurant and Bar Openings in 2026 So Far
Portland Restaurant Openings
By Katherine Chew Hamilton
11 Noteworthy Portland Restaurant and Bar Openings in 2026 So Far11 Noteworthy Portland Restaurant and Bar Openings in 2026 So Far
Portland Restaurant Openings
By Katherine Chew Hamilton
10 Notable Restaurant and Bar Closures in Portland in 2026 So Far10 Notable Restaurant and Bar Closures in Portland in 2026 So Far
Portland Restaurant Closings
By Katherine Chew Hamilton
10 Notable Restaurant and Bar Closures in Portland in 2026 So Far10 Notable Restaurant and Bar Closures in Portland in 2026 So Far
Portland Restaurant Closings
By Katherine Chew Hamilton
Reports of Expatriate’s Demise Aren’t ExaggeratedReports of Expatriate’s Demise Aren’t Exaggerated
Portland Restaurant Closings
By Ben Coleman
Reports of Expatriate’s Demise Aren’t ExaggeratedReports of Expatriate’s Demise Aren’t Exaggerated
Portland Restaurant Closings
By Ben Coleman

Dining Out in Portland

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Portland Restaurant Closings
9 Notable Restaurant and Bar Closures in Portland, March 20269 Notable Restaurant and Bar Closures in Portland, March 2026
Portland Restaurant Closings

Elephants Delicatessen, Nico’s Ice Cream, and Portland institution Sheridan Fruit Company are the latest to shutter

By Zoe Baillargeon
Dining Reports
Dinner at Akadi Feels Like The Best Kind of PartyDinner at Akadi Feels Like The Best Kind of Party
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With dialed-up flavors and huge portions, eating at this West African restaurant is a guaranteed mood-booster

By Katherine Chew Hamilton
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The Best Portland Sports Bars to Watch Every GameThe Best Portland Sports Bars to Watch Every Game
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Root for the Thorns, Blazers, Ducks, or hometown heroes over a local beer or tempeh Reuben

By Ben Coleman
Dining Out in Portland
Get Ready — Berlu Is Bringing Its Street Food-Themed Night Market Back on ThursdaysGet Ready — Berlu Is Bringing Its Street Food-Themed Night Market Back on Thursdays
Dining Out in Portland

The evening pop-up made its debut during the pandemic, and now will return

By Missy Frederick
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The Best New Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland, March 2026The Best New Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland, March 2026
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More than “ok” chicken, endless tapas and sangria, and more

By Zoe Baillargeon
The Most Anticipated Portland Restaurant Openings, Spring 2026
Coming Attractions

With a new bakery for viral Korean salt bread, a farmers’ market bagel bakery favorite getting its own storefront, and Thai noodles from the owner of Khao Moo Dang, there’s a lot to look forward to in the next few months

By Katherine Chew Hamilton
Dining Reports
82 Acres Brings Wine Country Bounty to Southeast Portland82 Acres Brings Wine Country Bounty to Southeast Portland
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This restaurant marries Willamette Valley wines with Portland-style farm-to-table dining

By Katherine Chew Hamilton
Dining Reports
Build Dinner Out of Fragrant, Spicy Indonesian Snacks on Alberta StreetBuild Dinner Out of Fragrant, Spicy Indonesian Snacks on Alberta Street
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At Pasar, share fried bites, soups, and tiny colorful cakes inspired by the markets of Jakarta

By Katherine Chew Hamilton
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The Best Damn Barbecue Restaurants and Carts in PortlandThe Best Damn Barbecue Restaurants and Carts in Portland
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From brisket to snappy sausage to truly remarkable smoked beets, the Rose City’s barbecue scene is a cut above

By Ben Coleman
Dining Reports
Kaede Offers One of Portland’s Most Elegant (and Affordable) OmakasesKaede Offers One of Portland’s Most Elegant (and Affordable) Omakases
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A husband-and-wife team serves top-tier sushi and small plates at this humbly excellent neighborhood restaurant

By Katherine Chew Hamilton
Portland Restaurant Openings
11 Noteworthy Portland Restaurant and Bar Openings in 2026 So Far11 Noteworthy Portland Restaurant and Bar Openings in 2026 So Far
Portland Restaurant Openings

An Italian restaurant from the former Dame chef debuts, Machetes settles into a new home, and a fresh food truck pod rises with several beloved carts in residence

By Katherine Chew Hamilton
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Portland’s Essential Breakfast RestaurantsPortland’s Essential Breakfast Restaurants
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Where to seek out steamed rice rolls stuffed with Spam, pandesal breakfast sandwiches, and vegan versions of diner classics

By Katherine Chew Hamilton
Dining Reports
This French-Meets-Northwest Restaurant Exudes Old-School CharmThis French-Meets-Northwest Restaurant Exudes Old-School Charm
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Don’t leave L’Orange without ordering dessert

By Katherine Chew Hamilton
Dining Reports
Dimo’s in Kerns Excels at Multi-Hyphenate Italian DiningDimo’s in Kerns Excels at Multi-Hyphenate Italian Dining
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Spicy Italian grinders, impeccably tender fried arancini, and guanciale galore feel right at home on a sibling restaurant and deli menu that goes well beyond pizza

By Ben Coleman
Portland Restaurant Closings
10 Notable Restaurant and Bar Closures in Portland in 2026 So Far10 Notable Restaurant and Bar Closures in Portland in 2026 So Far
Portland Restaurant Closings

República, Expatriate, and several other noteworthy restaurants and bars are bidding farewell this year

By Katherine Chew Hamilton