Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings has become a Portland institution since its opening in January of 2005. The restaurant is garnering national acclaim for its creative sauces, and it recently took home second place in the Creative Barbecue category at the National Buffalo Wing Festival. Portland wasn’t always so blessed with buffalo wings. Before…
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…
Bagels have been a hot topic in Portland lately, so here’s a baker’s dozen of fun places where dads and kids can bond over a quick nosh. Father’s Day is a great day to thank the dads in your life with something local and delicious. Just remember to keep Portland schmeared! Tastebud Bagels 3220 SE…
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…
