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Oregon town of 130 has a bar inside a grain silo on the John Day River

Ben’s Place Bar in Spray, Oregon, is built inside a silo from a farm in Weiser, Idaho, and overlooks the John Day River. Owner Keith Mitchell shares how the Wheeler County bar became a stop for locals, motorcyclists, rafters and travelers.

Spray, OR · 1d

allamericanatlas.com

5 Best Restaurants in Hillsboro, Oregon You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Hillsboro, Oregon — a city where the Tualatin Valley rolls green and generous beneath a sky that always seems to be shifting, where the scent of cedar mingles with the aroma of roasting coffee, and where neighborhoods are stitched together by the laughter of children, the hum of tech workers, and the quiet pride of families who have called this place home for generations. Here, glass towers rise beside berry fields, and food trucks park in the shadow of historic storefronts, each corner humming with the stories of newcomers and old-timers alike.

Hillsboro, OR · 6d

myfamilytravels.com

We Ranked Oregon’s 8 Best Burger Spots, And The Final Cut Might Surprise You

One burger in this state comes topped with peanut butter, raspberry sauce, bacon, and provolone. I had to read that menu line twice before I believed it. That same Oregon kitchen also works with meats like bison and kangaroo. Meanwhile, a coastal shack pairs grass-fed patties with pinball and pool. And a food truck makes its own buns, then sends you off with bread pudding.

Oregon · 1d

KATU.com

New BottleDrop location coming to Hillsboro

HILLSBORO, Ore. (KATU) — A new BottleDrop Redemption Center is opening in Hillsboro on Nov. 12. The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative promises new, patented technology and language accessibility for the newest full-service center on 1500 S.E. 21st Ave. The BottleDrop Center will be open daily from 8 a.m. to...

Hillsboro, OR · 3d

unearththevoyage.com

6 Oregon Restaurants Worth the Drive From Downtown Portland for a Real Small-Town Supper

Some of the best meals in Oregon are hiding behind gravel lots, old farmhouse porches, and forest pullouts you have driven past a hundred times. You pull in expecting nothing special, and you leave already planning your next trip back. The city has plenty of great food, but a supper...

Portland, OR · 2d

myfamilytravels.com

Oregon Is Packed With Italian Restaurants but This Hidden Gem Deserves Your Attention

An imported Italian wood-fired oven turns out blistered pizzas on a busy Portland street, while the kitchen serves regional specialties that go far beyond typical Italian-American favorites. That alone made me stop scrolling. The restaurant’s menu goes beyond familiar Italian favorites, with distinctive regional dishes and seasonal ingredients. The...

youroregonnews.com

Decades-old Hawaiian restaurant closes its Northeast Portland location

After 33 years of serving plate lunches and dinners, pupus and cocktails featuring island flavors, Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe will close its Portland doors for good. In a social media post Tuesday, Nov. 10, Noho’s cited rising costs as the reason for the closure. The restaurant’s final day of service is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 13.

Portland, OR · 2d

hoodline.com

Roseway Sports Bar Checkpoint One Brings Louisiana Fried Seafood To Sandy Blvd

A new sports bar with a Louisiana twist has landed in Roseway, serving up fried catfish and gumbo alongside a dozen screens for game day. Checkpoint One soft opened Saturday, November 7, at 7325 NE Sandy Blvd, bringing Southern food and a motorsports-inspired theme to the stretch of Sandy Boulevard.

hereisoregon.com

3 Portland steakhouses where the creative cooking is a cut above

Against all odds, downtown Portland has managed to maintain its roster of steakhouse chains, including Morton’s, Ruth’s Chris and Fogo de Chao, as well as a pair of 80-year-old spots in RingSide and Sayler’s (see our list of classic restaurants). Steak fans looking to pair their grilled meats with a side of culinary creativity should seek out the following trio.

Eater

Introducing Portland’s 2026 Eater Award Winners

The past 12 months have been a trying time for the restaurant and bar community, and it’s followed a string of challenging years that have started to feel less like an unusually bad environment for the hospitality industry and more like a norm. We won’t pretend that scrappiness can overcome every challenge, but Portland’s restaurant scene is innovative and resilient, and the 2026 Eater Award winners, presented by Capital One, reflect that ethos.

myfamilytravels.com

This Oregon Restaurant Floats Right On The Columbia River And Even Moves Gently With The Water

The dining room here actually bobs on the river. Your table rides the same gentle swells as the boats tied up nearby. This Oregon spot skips televisions entirely, letting the river provide the entertainment. The entertainment comes from kayakers, paddlers, passing boats, and the far shoreline across the Columbia. I’m...

hereisoregon.com

10 newcomers land among Portland’s 40 best restaurants

As much as we love honoring Portland’s classics (see our list), this year’s restaurant guide makes room for 10 newcomers. Most of these appeared on our recent surveys of Portland best new restaurants, though two more established restaurants impressed us enough to earn their way onto — or, in the case of Eem, back onto — the ranked list this year.

familyvacationsus.com

Walking Into This Oregon Italian Market Feels Like A Trip To Rome Without The Plane Ticket

A full Italian deli counter greets you at the door, and it sits inside a strip mall. That alone made me grin. Shelves of olive oils, herbs, pasta salads, gelato, and sweets wait before you even reach a table. Keep going and the place opens into a trattoria with an...

Lake Oswego, OR · 6d

The Portland Mercury

Portland’s Best Cozy Bars for the Winter

While Portland summers are idyllic and sunny, and our autumns are heralded by explosions of crimson and gold across the city, our winters can get downright grim. We don’t often freeze solid like a Midwestern city, but when the sun sets in the early afternoon and the days are filled with gloomy clouds and a constant icy drip, winters can be punishing. But that’s why we have bars, especially those warm, welcoming spots with firepits and hot toddies and hearty meals to drive out the chill and the brutal malaise. Some places offer year-round comfort, while others bring festive joy with holiday pop-ups and themes. Here are some picks for our favorite cozy, wintry bars.

myfamilytravels.com

Oregon Pie Factory Sells Its Own Bakery Favorites Directly to Shoppers

A pie company with more than 200 employees runs its own country store right on a working family berry farm. That alone made me stop scrolling. The farm behind it has grown crops for almost a century. The pie business started in 1999 as a backyard berry operation and cannery-style warehouse.

Silverton, OR · 23h

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Voodoo Doughnut Lands in Union Square, Opens Until 3 AM Nov. 19

Union Square is about to get its first taste of Portland's most famous doughnut export. Voodoo Doughnut will open its first New York City shop at 41 Union Square West, near East 17th Street, on November 19, serving up its signature yeast, cake, and vegan doughnuts with late-night hours. According...

New York, NY · 1d

KOIN 6 News

Southeast Portland eatery in former Pok Pok space named among best new restaurants

Similar to its predecessor, OK Chicken & Khao Soi also serves Thai cuisine — with a focus on the northern region.

Portland, OR · 2d

bridgetownbites.com

Louie on Lombard: Opening in the Old Garrison Bar Space

A new neighborhood cocktail bar called Louie is going to open in the St. Johns neighborhood. It will take over the space that used to be home to The Garrison, a popular bar that closed earlier this year. The location is in the heart of the North Lombard business strip, residing among a number of other bars and restaurants.

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This Portland Brunch Spot Hides A Plant-Based Menu Even Meat Lovers Come Back For

Some breakfast places in Portland have a line out the door before the doors even open. One of them sits on a busy southeast street, and people keep coming back for a reason that surprises a lot of first-timers. The menu is packed with vegan and vegetarian choices, yet the...

The Portland Mercury