5 Portland Restaurants You Must Visit in 2026
For bars and restaurants, January is usually the quietest month of the year. That makes it a great time to visit some of Portland's new food spots. Today, Portland Monthly associate editor of food and drink Alex Frane is here with five recently opened restaurants and bars that you should put on your must-visit list. From farm-to-table French food to rotisserie chicken at a 70s-themed bar, Alex is telling us exactly what we should order when we’re there.
Mentioned in today's episode:
LaVerne's
Bar Nouveau
L'Echelle
Pal's
Lil' Barbeque
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