Before everyone was doing gourmet food that was either imported from abroad, or imported from surrounding farms, there was Elephants Delicatessen. Yes, while you can … (more...)

Ken's Artisan Bakery is one of the standard bearers of baked goods in Portland. In high-class restaurants across the city, you'll often see the words "bread from Ken's … (more...)

Chances are, if you've left Portland proper and gone out into the suburbs, you may have seen a Thai Orchid before. The chain is found all over the Portland metro area, … (more...)

The area of Northwest Portland that consists of Northwest 21st Avenue and Northwest 23rd Avenue may be the city's most underrated spot to get pizza. Between … (more...)

The steakhouse is that example of classic American cuisine that suddenly finds itself on the endangered list, especially in Portland. As international all inclusiveness … (more...)

Isn't it wonderful when you discover two things that you never thought would go well together but they actually do? The classic example of this is fried chicken and … (more...)

There's a good chance that if you live in Northwest Portland, and specifically farther up in the numbers, you like to eat healthy. You want you food to be organic, and … (more...)

Chances are, if you've lived in Portland for a while, you've seen a Cha Cha Cha! Taqueria. They take up residence in all of Portland's coolest and pedestrian friendly … (more...)

There are very few more awkward and embarrassing situations than when you go out on the town, people start hitting the dance floor, and when they ask you to join them, … (more...)

The oasis is a place in a desert where you can finally rest and relax. Instead of dodging sandstorms and scorpions, you can get a drink of fresh water and rest under … (more...)