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Former Café 440 chef Katie Nordgren returns to Bier Stein after 14 years

For 14 years, head chef Katie Nordgren ran the kitchen of the popular restaurant Café 440. When the restaurant closed its doors in August 2022, … Continue reading
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For 14 years, head chef Katie Nordgren ran the kitchen of the popular restaurant Café 440. When the restaurant closed its doors in August 2022, … Continue reading
Bratwurst is an American staple when it comes to cookouts and pregame tailgates, yet restaurants that serve brats exclusively seem almost unheard of. At least … Continue reading
“We’re not a traditional restaurant,” says Billy Reid, chef and owner of Dueling Spoons. Reid says people are surprised when they find out that he’s … Continue reading
Thirty dogs will have their eyes on the ground and their noses on high alert Saturday for truffles at the The Joriad North American Truffle … Continue reading
They stand like statues and become part of the machine, playing the silver ball with intuition, crazy flipper fingers and supple wrists — with more … Continue reading
The smell of pizza has returned to the corner of Willamette and Broadway. Months after Portland-based pizza chain Sizzle Pie vacated its downtown location, Slice … Continue reading
As we pause on Jan. 16 to reflect on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., it is prudent to note that the … Continue reading
On a crisp fall weekday, Meadow Park near downtown Springfield is filled with people playing pickleball. Walking toward the courts, the signature “pop” of a … Continue reading
Don’t succumb to cabin fever, even if the weather’s gloomy and your favorite mountain trails are buried under snow. Here’s an easy hike you can … Continue reading
It’s been a long two years of stops and starts for Jimmy Solano and his friends in the drag community, and he’s ready to see … Continue reading