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Judging by the restaurants, bars and food carts that line our streets, we Portlanders sure like dining out. But when you consider the many successful urban farms and CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) cropping up all over town, we sure like dining in too. If you and your family are thinking about joining a CSA, how can you tell which one works best for you? Do you choose the one that empowers underserved youth, the one that more...
Portland may not have “traditional” roots in frying chicken, but it doesn’t take an expert to grasp that fried chicken is “finger lickin’ good.” And although KFC ditched that slogan of 50 years for something “healthier” sounding, Portland knows fried chicken is just that. Luckily, we have our own deliciously crispy fried chicken scene (yep, we said it, there is one) going strong, and then more...
Better late than never, right? Summer, that is, and all the foods with which we associate the season. Owing to the impact of late storms and fluctuating temperatures, local farmers’ most reliable summer crops are just now starting to fill market stalls and CSA boxes. What does all of this mean for you, your kitchen, and your belly? It’s time to take full advantage of the flavors of late summer by sourcing your goods close more...
As summer finally arrives in Portland with glorious sunny days and uninterrupted blue skies, it’s time for Portlanders to make some tough decisions about how to best enjoy our blissful bit of summertime. Neighborhoods Notes did some rough research and tedious taste-testing to provide you with a short list of the best ice cream in town for the perfect accompaniment to a warm July afternoon. If you haven’t tried an ice cream more...
Move over, mojitos and caipirinhas. Tall and rummy was so last summer. You might have noticed a newcomer popping up on the cocktail lists of bars all over town: punch! Borne of the prevailing trend of the 1920s speakeasy throwback, punch is making a serious return to the drinking scene, and we suspect this is just the beginning! Good thing, because July’s around the corner, and what sunshine-and-libation-loving Portlander more...
Ah, summer! The 80-degree days, the perpetual sunshine, the abbreviated hemlines. These things make you want to be outside, probably on a patio, and probably drinking. Sounds delightful! But maybe you don’t know which patio to choose so we’re here to help. Find what you’re jonesing for—that word is so back for the summer—on the list below, and we’ll match you up to the outdoor space calling your name. more...
Remember when Portland was sunny by June? Yeah, neither do we. But let’s look on the bright side (hah!): This kind of weather is the perfect complement to hearty Old World cookery, which is enjoying a revival on the PDX foodie circuit. Aside from being delicious, it also syncs well with Portland’s progressive dining scene. Rustic Eastern European fare championed the sustainable farming, local ingredients, and whole-animal more...
Spring is a tricky season in the Pacific Northwest, holding onto winter cloud and cold while allowing some glimpses of warm sun to peek through. The local food menu reflects this contrast, with winter crops coming to market at the height of their flavor and early spring crops making their first appearance. Just as you may be confused about whether to wear short sleeves or a heavy coat, accessing the array of local seasonal foods can be more...
First things first. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day (the nation declared its independence from Spain on September 16, 1810). Rather, May 5 marks the day on which an outnumbered Mexican Army defeated an army of French colonialists in the central state of Puebla, known by gastronomes for its poblano peppers—the chile in chile rellenos—and for the invention of mole. Cynically, Cinco de Mayo can be observed more...
As you may have heard, April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Okay, you probably haven’t heard, but trust us, it is. An Internet search reveals that many people are aware of this month’s special designation, but nobody knows exactly who gave April such a lofty title. Nevertheless, in the spirit of the month, we set out not to find the best grilled cheese in Portland, but to taste the offerings from a wide range of more...
