Meg Cotner

This is an ongoing list of some of my personal favorites here in the City of Roses. Not limiting it to food and drink, it also contains places to visit that might be a little off the beaten track, but are great regardless. Perhaps you'll even make a new discovery through this list!

I love salad. Not only is it delicious, it's truly a vehicle for creativity. Whether it's just a plate of greens or meat-oriented, salad is your friend. Here are some of the salads we consider “salad royalty” or “destination salads.” They really are the best of the best.

If you want to eat sweet treats - and some savory ones - Portland is a pretty great place to be. Women here are making top notch ice cream, pies, croissants, cupcakes, paletas, and more that are simply irresistible. And if you are vegan or gluten-free, there's a place for you. Here's our roundup on women-owned bakeries, ice cream spots, and donut shops in Portland.

Filipino Food is delicious all year long, but every April we celebrate Filipino Food Month, so this is my collection of recommendations at this time of year. These are the places in Portland where you can find tasty Filipino dishes, drinks, and treats - any day!

Portland is home to some great sausage-makers and sausage purveyors. There are some excellent restaurants where you can enjoy them on a plate, too. So whether you have a hankering for knackwurst, andouille, or Taiwanese sweet sausage - or if you are preparing to celebrate “ground hog day” on February 2 - there's a place in Portland for that.

Looking for gluten-free places to eat and drink in Portland? We've got you - here are some options, many of which are celiac-safe.

Whether you call it zero-proof, NA, or mocktails, non-alcoholic drinking is a star these days in Portland. NA drinking is great for Dry January, if you want to take a break from the booze, or make it your drinking default. Here are prime spots in Portland for imbibing the NA way.

It’s one of the most popular resolutions people set for the coming year: Get healthy. And this can mean a number of things: a strong, functioning body and a nutrient-dense diet. It also means robust mental and emotional health and a strong community around you. Here are some outlets that will help you build better health in the coming year.

Sure, you can go to the multiplex chains to see a movie. But these spaces offer so much more - character, interesting films, and in many cases a chance to enjoy a piece of Portland history.

East Portland is one of the most diverse sections of Portland, and the food options reflect that. For the purposes of this list I am focusing on restaurants east of the 205 freeway. As I've said before, eat global, stay local.

Sure, there are plenty of places to “get high” in Portland: the top of a butte, the OHSU tram, Big Pink. But there are also places to go “down low” - and by that we mean underground bars, tunnels, and even a submarine.

Here are some of the wonderful and delicious products made right here in the Rose City - many are perfect for gifting, too.

82nd Avenue is a major north-south thoroughfare and defines the start of east Portland; it is the most diverse area in the city. It is home to long-time Portlanders, young families, economic migrants, refugees, immigrants – and delicious food. Here, we highlight some of the best Asian and Latin American restaurants along the Avenue. Expand your world! Eat global, stay local.

Some people wonder if Oregon - and especially Portland - has a signature food. In my opinion, it’s actually a cornucopia of wonderful, delicious things found throughout the state. Here are some of them.

Situated in central Northeast Portland, the Roseway and Cully neighborhoods have some of the best food trucks in the city.

Some of the choice coffee roasters in Portland, one of America's great coffee towns.

Looking for views in Portland? Here are the choice spots high up that will show you amazing vistas.