Wild mushrooms. Fresh peppery arugula. An herb-y pesto layer atop a perfectly chewy dough. I don’t usually get overly excited about pizza, but this vegetarian version, the “Funghi Verde” at Portland’s Nostrana restaurant, is top-notch. In case you’re wondering “what’s with the scissors?” — it’s to slice your pizza, which comes uncut. Besides pizza, Nostrana’s […]
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The WanderFoodie Eats Portland: Biscuits, Tamales, & More at the Saturday Farmers Market
Looking for good eats this weekend? If you’re in Portland, Oregon, head for the Saturday Farmers Market on the campus of Portland State University. It’s not all lettuces, onions, and artichokes — although there are plenty of delicious vegetable specimens. Look for fresh fruits — it’s strawberry season now! — as well as cheeses (Rogue […]
WanderFood Wednesday: Do You Follow the Crowd, or Find Your Own Food Adventures?
When a restaurant is hyped from Bon Appetit to the blogsphere, do you want to try it? Or do you need to discover new deliciousness on your own? When I was planning my recent trip to Portland, the restaurant I kept reading about was actually one of the city’s most highly praised food carts: Nong’s […]