About the Author

Katherine Chew Hamilton

Katherine Chew Hamilton is a freelance food and drink writer living in Portland. She most recently worked as the food editor of Portland Monthly magazine, and prior to that, she was the food critic at the East Bay Express in Oakland. Favorite bites and sips include handmade noodles, tacos, Dungeness crab, ice cream and Willamette Valley wine.

Top James Beard Award-Recognized Restaurants in Oregon

December 9, 2025
These hot spots showcase culinary excellence and some of the state’s most celebrated food. Here’s a guide to recent semifinalists, nominees and winners from 2023 to the present to build into your next Oregon road trip. More
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Top Mediterranean Restaurants in Oregon

October 30, 2025
In Oregon there’s a wealth of Mediterranean food to choose from, including classics and delectable twists on traditional dishes. Here are some of our favorite spots. More

A Beginner’s Guide to 3 Days in Portland

July 24, 2025
All you need to know about what to do, where to stay and how to get around in the Rose City. More
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3-Day Wine-Tasting Getaway in Dayton

July 17, 2025
Just as there’s more to Oregon wine than pinot noir, there are plenty of small towns in the Willamette Valley that are well worth adding to your itinerary. Many visitors stop in Dayton just for its wineries, which are some of the best in the Willamette Valley — but its historic downtown, top-tier restaurants and recent wave of new food, drink and lodging openings have brought all eyes on Dayton as an up-and-coming destination in its own right. Here’s how to make this growing community... More
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Portland’s First Indigenous Restaurant Celebrates First Foods

Portland is home to an incredible range of cuisines, but until recently, one important cuisine was absent: Indigenous food. Thankfully, that’s changed with Javelina, an Indigenous restaurant that opened in Northeast Portland in 2025. Javelina is the only restaurant dedicated entirely to Indigenous cuisine in Oregon and one of only a handful on the West Coast. More
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A Cruise for Every Occasion on the Portland Spirit

June 12, 2025
Rivers are key to Portland’s identity as the lively, beautiful city it is today. It sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, with the Willamette dividing the city into west and east, and the Columbia marking Oregon’s northern border. Portland’s portion of the Willamette is home to 12 bridges, earning Portland one of its nicknames, “Bridge City.” More
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Pair Wines Like a Pro with a Willamette Valley Sommelier

May 5, 2025
Rex Hill in Newberg has been making wine for more than 40 years. It sits near the north end of the Willamette Valley, about 20 miles southwest of downtown Portland — close to the city while still feeling like you’re in the country. More
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Oregon’s Top Korean Restaurants and Markets

April 7, 2025
Whether you’re looking for grab-and-go fried-chicken bites, family dinners or late-night drinking snacks, here are some of our favorite Korean places to eat in Oregon. More
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Where to Find African Cuisine in Portland

February 3, 2025
Here are some of our favorite places to try African-style stews, skewers and sips during Black History Month — and all year round. More

Where to Find Chinese Food in Oregon

December 10, 2021
Food is undoubtedly the heart of Chinese and Chinese American culture, the centerpiece of family gatherings and social events. Today you’ll find Chinese restaurants across the state serving many different regional cuisines, including Guangdong, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sichuan, Dongbei and more. More
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