I did not come to Portland, Oregon planning to have a food epiphany. I came with a vague itinerary, a moderate amount of hunger, and the kind of low expectations that tend to produce the best surprises.
What followed was three days of eating that I am still thinking about, which is either a sign of a great trip or a concerning relationship with food. Possibly both.
Here is what nobody tells you about Portland before you visit: the restaurants that will genuinely change your standards are not the ones fighting for your attention…