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

Beaverton, Oregon — a city where the rain polishes every leaf, where the scent of cedar mingles with the aroma of simmering broth and roasting coffee, where neighborhoods are stitched together by families from every corner of the globe. Here, the skyline is a gentle rise of evergreens and new apartments, strip malls and old farmhouses, each block humming with the stories of those who’ve called this place home for generations and those who’ve just arrived. Beaverton is a crossroads — of tech and tradition, of Pacific Northwest calm and the vibrant pulse of immigrant dreams.

Beaverton, OR · 9d
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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 · 19h
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Everyone Loves This Iconic Oregon Diner Where A Giant Breakfast Costs Less Than $12

Portland has a diner that operates by its own rules, stays open when everyone else has gone home, and serves a breakfast so filling that you’ll be planning your next visit before you’ve finished your current one. The Original Hotcake House on SE Powell Boulevard is that diner,...

Portland, OR · 10d
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This ’50s-Style Burger Joint In Oregon Serves Up Milkshakes So Good You’ll Never Forget Them

Nobody warns you that a single milkshake can completely rearrange your priorities, but that’s exactly what happens at Cruiser’s Drive-In in Portland, Oregon. One sip of one of their thick, creamy shakes and suddenly everything else on your afternoon agenda feels significantly less important than finishing this glass.

Portland, OR · 3d
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The Nostalgic Oregon Drive-In Where You Can Order More Than 100 Different Milkshake Combinations

There are places in this world that exist purely to make your day better, and Jim Dandy Drive-In in Portland, Oregon is one of those places. Walk up to the order window, take one look at the milkshake menu, and you’ll understand immediately why this spot has earned a permanent place in the hearts of Portland locals.

Portland, OR · 9d

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No more – the 3 most beloved Oregon restaurants that recently closed

Oregon dining rooms can feel like extensions of their neighborhoods, which is why three October farewells landed with such weight. The latest losses follow another recent round of Oregon restaurant…

Portland, OR · 5d

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These 11 Iconic Oregon Buffets Pack In Hungry Crowds Weekend After Weekend

The steam tables never stop humming, and the line forms before the doors even open. These iconic Oregon buffets pack in hungry crowds weekend after weekend. The reason is simple: endless food, no pretense, and a vibe that keeps people coming back. You can load up on crispy fried chicken,...

Oregon · 6d

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The Schnitzel at This Oregon Tavern Tastes Like Bavaria Without the Plane Ticket

Some Portland restaurants come and go faster than a summer rain, but a few stubborn little places keep doing things the old way. One of them sits on a quiet street in southwest Portland, run by a couple who cook every plate and bake every pastry themselves. There is no big staff, no flashy menu, and no plan to change any of that.

Portland, OR · 8d

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This Oregon Restaurant Puts Seasonal Pacific Northwest Ingredients at The Center of Every Plate

Ask what’s on tonight’s menu, and the honest answer depends entirely on what got harvested earlier that same day. Seasonal ingredients drive nearly every decision in this kitchen, dishes shifting constantly as farms nearby supply whatever’s actually ripe or ready rather than sticking to a fixed lineup. Plates stay simple too, technique doing the real work instead of unnecessary flourishes competing for attention.

Mcminnville, OR · 3d

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Oregonians Stand in the Rain for This Barbecue Joint’s Brisket, and Even Texans Approve

Some people drive from Portland to West Salem just for lunch, and they do it on purpose. The prize is brisket, cut thick and served with the fat left on, from a counter-serve spot most folks almost drive right past. The man behind it hails from Texas, and he has been known to wear an Astros hat while checking on tables.

Salem, OR · 2d

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This Oregon Pizzeria Is So Good Everyone Says You Have To Drive And Try It

People rarely agree unanimously on where to find the best pizza. Somehow, this Oregon spot ends every single one of those arguments before it even starts. Crust comes out charred just right, blistered at the edges from a wood fired oven that clearly knows what it’s doing. Toppings stay simple, nothing overcomplicated or trying too hard, just quality ingredients treated with enough respect to let them actually shine through.

Portland, OR · 8h

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These 10 Portland Cafes Are the Cozy Corners Locals Guard Like Secrets

You know that moment when you push open a plain door on a gray Oregon morning and the smell of fresh coffee wraps around you like a warm blanket? Some of the best spots in the state hide behind the most ordinary storefronts, and locals tend to keep quiet about them.

Portland, OR · 3d

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The Balboa Planned for Portland’s Pearl District

The Balboa is in the works for Portland’s Pearl District. The new bar and restaurant at 1134 NW Everett St. is owned by Kurt Huffman of ChefStable, the restaurant group behind many of the city’s best-known bars and eateries. The Balboa has applied for a full on-premises liquor license, though no opening date has been announced.

Portland, OR · 3d

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Small Bites: Old Pal Will Close, Oysters, Bar Carlo, and More

Old Pal will close. They’ve decided to close the restaurant and put more energy into their catering side, Field Day Feasts & Gatherings. Their final time of service will be New Year’s Eve. “Old Pal has been so much more than a restaurant to us. It’s been a...

Portland, OR · 1d

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Stone Soup Showdown unites 14 Portland chefs, serves up community and support

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A culinary event set for this weekend is bringing together chefs and food lovers for a cause. Stone Soup PDX, an organization focused on job training for people facing employment barriers, is hosting the "Stone Soup Showdown." It features 14 local chefs and culinary teams including Han Oak, Kachka, Norah, Magna Kusina and more.

Portland, OR · 2d

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1st & Nourish Market Planning Old Town Grocery Store

1st & Nourish Market, a new 4,000-square-foot neighborhood grocery store, is tentatively scheduled to open in Old Town Portland in December. The market will fill most of the ground floor of the Nourish Building at 34 NW 1st Ave., and it will be led by Jacobsen Valentine, executive director of the nonprofit Feed the Mass.

Portland, OR · 2d

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Lost & Found Coffee Settles Into Mezzanine of Old Town’s Nourish Building

Lost & Found Coffee, a Portland coffee company that roasts weekly in Old Town, has taken a space on the mezzanine of the Nourish Building at 34 NW 1st Ave., where it hosts coffee experiences. The building is getting a neighborhood grocery that is tentatively set to open in January 2027.

Portland, OR · 2d

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Foodie Friday: Get a taste of culture, tradition at Frybread Fest

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Dive into ages-old indigenous traditions with the return of Frybread Fest on Saturday, Nov. 7. The Downtown Portland event at Director Park goes so much deeper than its scrumptious namesake. Becca Kirik, executive director with Miss Indian Northwest, and Stephanie Lynn Smith, owner of La Indias Native Cuisine, joined us on […]

Portland, OR · 1d