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Updating the Eater PDX Heat Map: Where to Eat Now

by Erin DeJesus
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by Erin DeJesus

Restaurant obsessives want to know what's new, what's hot, which favorite chef just launched a sophomore effort, etc., and more often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? And while the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering old standbys and neighborhood essentials across the city, it is not a chronicle of the "it" (ie, newest) places of the moment.

Thus, we offer the Eater HeatMap, which will change often to continually highlight where the food-focused crowds are flocking to at this very second. February should prove a fruitful month for hotly anticipated restaurant openings, so for now, just two spots to mention (and they're monster ones): The expansion of a brunch favorite in Tasty N Alder and the high-profile fine dining restaurant Raven & Rose.

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Tasty N Alder

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John Gorham expands his popular Tasty N Sons concept with the just-opened downtown spot Tasty N Alder. Right now, just brunch is available — and staples like shakshuka and Burmese pork stew are absent from the downtown menu. But chef Kyle Prewitt gets to explore other world flavors in equally comforting dishes like schnitzel and bibimbop with bacon and eggs.

580 Southwest 12th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 621-9251
(503) 621-9251

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Raven & Rose

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Most of the buzz seems reserved for Raven & Rose's upstairs cocktail bar (and indeed, it's often packed to the gills on weekends), but don't overlook the downstairs dining room, where chef David Padberg churns out simple-but-flavorful plates.

1331 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201
(503) 719-6680
(503) 719-6680

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Ava Gene's

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The newest spot by Stumptown's Duane Sorenson, the Italian-by-New-York Ava Gene's is drawing crowds for chef Joshua McFadden's al dente pasta, pork osso busco, and surprising vegetable dishes. Also: a cocktail menu by Woodsman Tavern's Evan Zimmerman.

3377 SE Division, Portland, OR 97214
(971) 229-0571
(971) 229-0571

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Verde Cocina en la Perla

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Farmer's market favorite Verde Cocina opens a brick-and-mortar location in the Pearl, offering hearty and healthy interpretations of Mexican food. Chef Noe Garcia's popular huevos rancheros and gringas are on offer; in addition to ceviches, mole, and squash-stuffed quesadillas.

524 NW 14th, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 894-9321
(503) 894-9321

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Blue Star Donuts

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One of the buzziest recent openings, somewhat surprisingly for this doughnut-happy town, is Micah Camden's Blue Star Donuts, which takes a from-scratch approach to deep-fried dough. Expect unique, house-made glazes (blueberry bourbon basil!) and savory options (like a doughnut topped with fried chicken).

1237 Southwest Washington Street, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 265-8410
(503) 265-8410

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Portland Penny Diner

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The casual little sister to Vitaly Paley's upscale downtown spot Imperial, the Portland Penny Diner feeds nearby lunch crowds with flatbread sandwiches, salads, and a playful soda-fountain-inspired cocktail menu.

410 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97204
(503) 228-7222
(503) 228-7222

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The Tannery

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Caleb McBee transforms his Skin & Bones Bistro into a bar that still provides upscale eats in a casual, neighborhood setting. Pair a craft cocktail with an order of duck wings, shepard's pie, or the Monte Cristo sandwich.

5425 East Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97215

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Lardo West

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Just like his Lardo Hawthorne location, chef Rick Gencarelli offers porchetta, mortadella, and smoked coppa sandwiches at this casual spot (which also flaunts a killer tap list).

1205 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 241-2490
(503) 241-2490

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Trigger

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The rock-n-roll-leaning Bunk Sandwiches team offers its version of Tex-Mex in the space under the Wonder Ballroom. As to be expected from Bunk-Mex, queso comes pimped out with brisket ends, giant margaritas arrive with Corona bottles submerged, and tacos offer twists like fried chicken sandwiched between the tortillas.

128 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97212

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Tasty N Alder

580 Southwest 12th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205

John Gorham expands his popular Tasty N Sons concept with the just-opened downtown spot Tasty N Alder. Right now, just brunch is available — and staples like shakshuka and Burmese pork stew are absent from the downtown menu. But chef Kyle Prewitt gets to explore other world flavors in equally comforting dishes like schnitzel and bibimbop with bacon and eggs.

580 Southwest 12th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 621-9251
(503) 621-9251

Raven & Rose

1331 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201

Most of the buzz seems reserved for Raven & Rose's upstairs cocktail bar (and indeed, it's often packed to the gills on weekends), but don't overlook the downstairs dining room, where chef David Padberg churns out simple-but-flavorful plates.

1331 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201
(503) 719-6680
(503) 719-6680

Ava Gene's

3377 SE Division, Portland, OR 97214

The newest spot by Stumptown's Duane Sorenson, the Italian-by-New-York Ava Gene's is drawing crowds for chef Joshua McFadden's al dente pasta, pork osso busco, and surprising vegetable dishes. Also: a cocktail menu by Woodsman Tavern's Evan Zimmerman.

3377 SE Division, Portland, OR 97214
(971) 229-0571
(971) 229-0571

Verde Cocina en la Perla

524 NW 14th, Portland, OR 97209

Farmer's market favorite Verde Cocina opens a brick-and-mortar location in the Pearl, offering hearty and healthy interpretations of Mexican food. Chef Noe Garcia's popular huevos rancheros and gringas are on offer; in addition to ceviches, mole, and squash-stuffed quesadillas.

524 NW 14th, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 894-9321
(503) 894-9321

Blue Star Donuts

1237 Southwest Washington Street, Portland, OR 97205

One of the buzziest recent openings, somewhat surprisingly for this doughnut-happy town, is Micah Camden's Blue Star Donuts, which takes a from-scratch approach to deep-fried dough. Expect unique, house-made glazes (blueberry bourbon basil!) and savory options (like a doughnut topped with fried chicken).

1237 Southwest Washington Street, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 265-8410
(503) 265-8410

Portland Penny Diner

410 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97204

The casual little sister to Vitaly Paley's upscale downtown spot Imperial, the Portland Penny Diner feeds nearby lunch crowds with flatbread sandwiches, salads, and a playful soda-fountain-inspired cocktail menu.

410 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97204
(503) 228-7222
(503) 228-7222

The Tannery

5425 East Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97215

Caleb McBee transforms his Skin & Bones Bistro into a bar that still provides upscale eats in a casual, neighborhood setting. Pair a craft cocktail with an order of duck wings, shepard's pie, or the Monte Cristo sandwich.

5425 East Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97215

Lardo West

1205 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97205

Just like his Lardo Hawthorne location, chef Rick Gencarelli offers porchetta, mortadella, and smoked coppa sandwiches at this casual spot (which also flaunts a killer tap list).

1205 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 241-2490
(503) 241-2490

Trigger

128 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97212

The rock-n-roll-leaning Bunk Sandwiches team offers its version of Tex-Mex in the space under the Wonder Ballroom. As to be expected from Bunk-Mex, queso comes pimped out with brisket ends, giant margaritas arrive with Corona bottles submerged, and tacos offer twists like fried chicken sandwiched between the tortillas.

128 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97212

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