Bollywood Theater, courtesy James Cohen As was the case last year, the vote for the Best Indian Restaurant in Portland is so lopsided, it’s hardly a contest. No snub intended; the winner has three big things going for it: two locations, low prices and excellent food. This year I thought I…

It is always sad to see a restaurant close, but some we miss more than others. Here are the restaurants which have closed over the last 18 months or so that PortlandFoodandDrink readers miss the most: 1300 mourners voted – Wildwood – 21% of the vote Produce Row Cafe Boxer Sushi Genoa Ping…

Voting has ended for the 2015 wine haiku contest, and we have a clear winner. With 33% of the vote, Miles takes the prize:   Mute crystal balls hang, Tendrils, clusters, shimmering, Vineyard chandelier   Runner up with 24%: work day is over pour a glass of pinot noir let your troubles go  …

Just in time for the 2015 Craft Brewers Conference, the survey results for the Best Beer Bar in Portland are in! This year we see the usual suspects; just the order has changed. I’m glad to see Horse Brass on top, and am happy to see relative newcomer Stammtisch make the list. 1190…

Pok Pok Portland In my surveys over the years, this question has received more votes than any other category. No so for 2015’s Best Thai Restaurant in Portland. Perhaps Portlanders are getting more sophisticated, and experiencing other cuisines as more diverse restaurants open. I am glad interests seem to be…

The first time I asked what is the Best Vietnamese Restaurant in Portland, it seemed to be on an upswing. It seemed like everyone was a fan of pho. These days we have so many other options it feels like the cuisine isn’t as popular as it used to be, but judging by the…