The region’s exquisite wines call for cheeses with complementary flavors and fragrances. You don’t have to be a connoisseur to choose a good cheese, but an awareness of local offerings can help you create an unforgettable plate. Take the advice of Lindsey Walton, artisane du fromage at Urban Farmer, a restaurant with a farm-to-table theme,…
Voted the top street-food city in the world by CNN, Portland maintains a glorious diversity of food carts. Hand-painted trucks with quirky decorations announce a profusion of delicacies from all culinary corners of the globe. With such a variety of carts, it’s not surprising that among the offerings are Jewish, Israeli and deli favorites. Some…
Since moving from New York in 2007, culinary power couple Lauren and Andy Fortgang have made an indelible mark on the Portland restaurant scene. Lauren serves as the pastry chef for Le Pigeon and Little Bird, while Andy is the co-owner and general manager. The couple’s combined resume reads like a list of the finest…
A maternal atmosphere pervades Mother’s Bistro & Bar. The décor is rustic and homey, and the mugs entreat you to “call your mother.” Chef Lisa Schroeder is not trying to make you feel guilty; she simply wants to envelop you in the delicious world in which she grew up. The child of a Jewish single…
