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Krista Garcia

Krista Garcia is a writer who grew up in Portland and is rediscovering the city after 20 years in New York City. Her work has appeared in Eater, Fodor’s, Serious Eats, The Washington Post and more.

Sandwiches From Around the World in Portland

June 5, 2025
Nothing beats the simplicity of a well-made turkey and swiss, but sometimes you’re in the mood for a sandwich that travels beyond the boundaries of American classics. Thankfully, the Portland Region has plenty to offer from Japanese fried cutlets to Mexican chorizo with chile-rich sauce. More
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A Modern Taste of Mexico in Portland

March 14, 2025
In November 2020, restaurateur Angel Medina opened República on the edge of the Pearl District, with an emphasis on housemade masa transformed into eye-catching creations, like tricolor quesadillas practically begging to be posted on Instagram. More
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Ramen Tour of Portland

November 8, 2024
Here’s where to find ramen in Portland, whether you’re into Japanese classics or hyper-local spots putting creative spins on noodles. More
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How to Explore Portland’s Food-Cart Pods

September 10, 2024
In Portland it’s just a way of life to meet up with friends at any of the hundreds of food carts, organized into dozens of “pods,” or clusters all around the city. Here are some top food-cart pods in Portland to start your culinary tasting journey. More
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Fried Chicken Takes Flight in Portland

November 22, 2022
Portland is known for its fried chicken and jojos, but fried chicken appears in many creative ways throughout the region, drawing from various cultures and styles. Here’s where to find some of the region’s best fried chicken all over the Portland area. More
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Eating Adventurously in Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston

May 5, 2022
Coastal cuisine often means steaming bowls of clam chowder and baskets of perfectly golden fish and chips. Those are tried-and-true classics for good reason, but there’s more to Oregon’s Adventure Coast than traditional fare (though there’s plenty of that, too). More
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Chocolate Lover’s Guide to Oregon

January 24, 2022
Chocolate lovers in Oregon are so lucky. Just like brewers and chefs, chocolatiers across the state experiment and innovate with surprising ingredients — think nut milks, fungi, blazing-hot chiles and local spirits — and delicious combos. Although chocolate can be ordered online, consider stopping by one of these cocoa-scented wonderlands on your travels. More
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Wild Harvesting Oregon’s Fresh Seafood

August 26, 2020
There’s no question that fishing can be grueling, dangerous, sometimes even terrifying work. Even so, Kristen Penner characterizes it as the most rewarding job she’s ever had. “Fishing can also be gorgeous, exhilarating and serene,” says the Garibaldi-based commercial fisherwoman, owner of Blue Siren Shellfish along with her partner, Aaron Yunker. “When the water is glass and your lungs fill with clean salt air, the feeling of bringing a beautiful crab or wild fish up through the clear ocean can be so pure and elemental.” More
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Guide to Outdoor Dining in Oregon

July 30, 2020
From scenic picnics to rustic campouts, spring and summer have always been about outdoor dining. This season, locals and visitors to Oregon can enjoy more ways to dine al fresco than ever before, thanks to the innovations of cities and local businesses over the past couple of years. Patios, sidewalk seating, parking spaces-turned dining plazas have been a boon to hungry diners everywhere.  As you set out to enjoy these spaces, just remember that restaurant front-line workers are working as hard as they can, but... More
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