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Waz Wu

Waz Wu is a food writer, content creator and event producer living in Portland, Oregon. She enjoys exploring restaurants, vegan cooking, gardening and cuddling her two cats Chloe and Lexi.

Guía de las Mejores Experencias Culinarias Emergentes de Portland

June 20, 2024
Portland es la ciudad de las experiencias gastronómicas emergentes (conocidas como pop-ups); por lo que posiblemente su próxima comida excepcional no sea en un restaurante ni en un carro de comida. El auge de la cultura pop-up, donde los chefs se hacen cargo temporalmente de una cocina prestada, se debe al espíritu creativo y centrado en la comunidad que impulsa a los chefs e innovadores gastronómicos de Portland. More
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Ultimate Guide to Portland’s Pop-Up Restaurant Scene

May 28, 2024
For a glimpse into Portland's culinary pop-up landscape, here’s a guide to venues and residencies, plus some former pop-ups that have opened brick-and-mortars. More
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Where to Find a Great Cup of Tea in Portland

April 8, 2024
In a city where the coffee wins raves, one might not expect such a vibrant tea culture, too, but Portland serves up a great cup of this soothing beverage in some pretty unique places. More

Portland’s Top Unique Cafes

December 6, 2023
Here are some of our favorite globally inspired and advocacy-focused cafes to visit so you can do good while sipping your boba tea. More

Icy Treats to Beat Portland’s Summer Heat

June 7, 2023
The options are endless when it comes to frozen desserts to stay cool during Portland’s glorious summers, and I’m sure there are fruity and creamy delights from your own days as a kid. You’ll find plenty of vegan and dairy-free options, too. From Mexican paletas and Hawaiian shave ice to Filipino halo-halo and Italian sorbetti, here are some of the coolest treats to chill out. More
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Experience Oregon’s Bounty with Diverse Farms

March 8, 2023
Here are five BIPOC-owned and operated farms across the greater Portland area that tell a unique story about cultural heritage and community — and ways you can support them. More
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Activist Chef Lifts Up Community Through Creative Mexican Food

September 6, 2022
Decked out with an eye-catching floral tablecloth, blue and white otomi textiles, and a donkey pinata, chef Luna Contreras’ Chelo booth at Portland farmers markets welcomes shoppers to sample hot sauces. You’ll find smoky chipotle, carrot habanero and serrano with green herbs like oregano and cilantro. More
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Vegan’s Guide to Oregon

April 1, 2022
The days of relying on salads and veggie burgers as the only vegan options are long over. Here are some great options filled with meatless dishes to enjoy across the state. More
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