I enjoyed learning a tiny bit about where the origin of pizza + ranch came from - and it wasn't what I expected. Glad to see Atlas take over this space to keep the pizza vibes going there.
Title says it all. My friend wants cookies for her birthday and I want her to have the best there is.
Demerits for anyone who says Crumbl 🤨
I know Sebastino’s has cucumber Gazpacho on the menu right now. But where else should we be checking out while it’s in season?
I love fried seafood, where is the best captain’s platter in the area? I know it won’t be cheap
I’m looking for a place that serves classic Greek taverna-style fried sardines? Bonus if they’ve got a patio where I can wash them down with crispy beer and while away a perfect Portland afternoon before fall rolls up.
We used to buy Grand Central's Como at the grocery store pre-pandemic. Something happened and their bread is no longer the same - it looks very uniform, with little-to-no holes in it. So we switched to New Seasons bread and lately, that has also gone downhill. The ciabatta is still okay, but all their other loaves seem to have that same uniformity like GCB's bread.
I'm willing to pay a little more for bread...I will occasionally splurge for Tabor Bread. Are there other bakery loaves that I should consider? East side preferred but I can schlep to inner West side (please don't make me go beyond the tunnel) for a good loaf.
We use bakery loaves for Spanish tomato bread (esp delicious this time of year!), dipping in soups (right now, gazpacho), making croutons, simple toast with a thick slab of cheese, avocado toast....
Hey all, it's burger week but I over everything being a smash burger. Are there any thick pub burgers y'all recommend?
I had the juicy Lucy at bunk bar. But the cheese inside wasn't even melted.
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Hey all, thanks so much for all the recs! I put them all in a google maps in case anyone else wanted to check some of these out: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tKMJgucQfn8V6fMQ7
CowboyBeez Burger: All beef patty with sharp & pepper jack cheese, Black Forest bacon, grilled jalapeños, frizzled onions, sriracha mayo, and our sweet and bold barbecue sauce.
This burger was delicious --- and filling. The spice builds as you go along, and the bacon is cooked to perfection. I loved the crispy onions they added to it. I will be sad when it leaves the menu!
Portland Burger was my second stop for Portland Mercury Burger Week 2026.
Mambo #5 (♫ A little bit of Mango in my life ♪):
1/3 lb seasoned Pacific NW 100% beef patty topped with mango-citrus slaw, pepper jack cheese, crispy fried jalapeños, a mango BBQ drizzle, mango sauce, house sauce, and onion.
I really enjoyed the heft of this burger, and the thickness of the buns. Unfortunately, I felt that the flavors were a bit muted --- nothing really stood out when everything was put together. Instead, the flavors and textures were a bit reminiscent of egg salad from a nice cookout.
What burgers are you looking forward to trying out next week?
https://everout.com/portland/events/the-portland-mercurys-burger-week-2026/e222750/
I really enjoyed gabbianos, although it was a little too spicy for my liking. would love some recs!
For me it was Sarkura(?) with their teriyaki chicken.
Gave this place on SE 21st & Clinton a try and was really pleased! Neapolitan pizzas and small plates. Everything was super seasonal and tasty and we felt like it was a good value ($100 for four people before tip). For that we got 4 nonalcoholic drinks, 2 big pizzas (larger than advertised), a panzanella salad with peaches, tomatoes, and green beans, a little gem salad, and fancy knots covered in pesto. I’d compare it to Yum’s of PDX (which I also really like).
I think it’s very new so it was quiet tonight. I just wanted to give them a little shout out!
I recently had some of the best onion rings from here and am craving more… How long does this “limited time” item stick around?
Where can I get really good chili cheese fries in SE? I prefer crinkle cut fries because they hold up under the chili and cheese, but any crispy fries will do if the chili is outstanding.
Gimme your recs, please!
I’ve been wanting one so badly, especially with how warm it’s been. Does anyone have any recommendations? I’ll drive anywhere within the Portland/Beaverton area.
(Not looking for a vermicelli bowl, already know where to get those.)