Author: Samantha Bakall


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Apizza Scholls, Toki, Cully Central, and More: Portland Dining’s Best in 2021

If another year of a pandemic taught us anything, it’s to cherish the people and places we love the most.…

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The December Hit List: Decarli, G-Love, Precious Pizza, and More

Somehow, it’s already December again. After another turbulent year of navigating COVID restrictions and the uncertain openings and closures it…

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The November Hit List: Casa Zoraya, Lovely Rita, Baon Kainan, and More

The dreary, rainy days of fall are finally here. And though the weather isn’t particularly inspiring, there are plenty of…

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The October Hit List: Miss Delta, Fish & Rice, Verdigris, and More

As the first full month of fall, October in Portland always feels like both a mourning of summer and a…

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The September Hit List: Bamboo Sushi, Voysey, Canard, and More

After blissful, warm and sunny Portland days (and this year a few too many on the warm side), September brings…

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The August Hit List: Apizza Scholls, Jacqueline, Firehouse, and More

Pandemic or not, summer in Portland is all about patios. From Moore Alley’s back-alley cheesesteak and coffee cart duo to…

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The July Hit List: Oma’s Hideaway, Ox, Street Disco, and More

The summer heat came early this year, bringing beautiful berries, stone fruit, tomatoes, and the best of the Northwest’s growing…

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The June Hit List: Artigiano, Takibi, Principe Maya, Meals 4 Heels, and More

It’s officially summertime in the Portland. With long, sunny days pushing 9 p.m., there’s more time than ever to head…

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The May Hit List: Gino’s, Papa Haydn, Da Pine Grinds, and More

Rising temps and longer, sunnier days only mean one thing in Portland: patio season is back. Between more restaurants than…

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The April Hit List: Verdigris, Montelupo, Tope, Raij PDX, and More

It’s finally spring in Portland! After slogging through months of gray and rain (OK, we still have some of those…

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