Rockin’ Good Eats at Rockabilly Cafe
Get ready to become a regular.
Burger Week is Back!
It’s a great excuse to try a new restaurant and explore a neighborhood with your family.
Pizza Week is Here!
If you are looking for some fun in this dreary weather, say no more — it’s Pizza Week!
Pizza in the Wild
Venture inside Pacific Crust Pizza Company downtown for inventive, delicious pizza enveloped in a fun, campout setting.
Dumpling Week Delights
Learn about 5 restaurants’ offerings during Dumpling Week, and mark your calendars for Burger Week and Pizza Week!
14 Places to Get Kid-Friendly Take-Out
Check out these kid-friendly to-go spots, where the grown-ups will love the food, too!
Visit These Portland Dessert Shops for Kid-Friendly Holiday Treats
Here are some of our favorite family-friendly dessert shops that are bound to make your holidays sweeter.
Visit Ninja Ramen for Japanese Delights
Flavor-packed noodle soups, chicken karaage and other Japanese delights await your family at Hillsboro’s Ninja Ramen.
Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Coffee Spots in Portland
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite kid-friendly spots, so you can enjoy your cup of joe, sans whining.
Harry Potter Tea Experience at Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium
You don’t want to miss the butter-beer scones.
Keep Cool at These Six Portland Scoop Shops
Indulge your sweet tooth on National Ice Cream Day — or any day — at one of these classic scoop shops in PDX.
Family Supper Review: Nicholas Restaurant
The 34-year-old Lebanese spot Nicholas Restaurant moves to a spacious, more family-friendly location in Southeast Portland.
11 Drool-Worthy Portland-area Picnic Spots
Whether you break out a red checkered blanket and wicker basket, or have a more impromptu PB&J affair, here’s a list of some of the very best spots in and around Portland to eat up outside.
PDX Trend: Fried-chicken Goodness
Portlanders of all ages are reaching for another piece of the ultimate comfort food: crispy-crunchy chicken.
Family Supper Review: Food Cart Nacheaux
Food cart Nacheaux brings Cajun/Mexican fusion cuisine to Southeast Portland.
New Burgerville No. 6 Burger Will Make Parents Happy
Jill Weisensee is a tech-challenged, internet-leary but podcast- and YouTube-loving mom to tween twin boys. Her favorite YouTube channels involve cooking and painting…both of which she finds easier to watch than do. She’s worked with PDX Parent since 2018.
Latest posts by Jill Weisensee (see all)
- Pinwheel: A Safe, Tween-Approved, Smartphone for Your Kids - June 13, 2022
- An Otterly Good Time Back at the Oregon Coast Aquarium - April 14, 2021
- New Burgerville No. 6 Burger Will Make Parents Happy - October 31, 2020
For as long as my husband, John, and I have been together (20 years!), we’ve kept a running “Top 5” restaurant list in different categories from Best Pizza to Best Cocktails. When our twins joined us almost 11 years ago, we took them to restaurants on a weekly basis from the time we could strap them …
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Review: Lazy Susan
Splurge on an outdoor dining experience at Lazy Susan in Montavilla — and remember the magic of restaurants.
A Sweet Bit of Magic at Unicorn Bake Shop
Make your kiddo’s birthday (or any day!) a little more enchanting with a kaleidoscope-colored treat from Unicorn Bake Shop.
Readers Respond: Kids’ Go-to Snacks during Quarantine
So. Many. Snacks. Being with our families 24/7 can mean that we are the ones buying, preparing and cleaning up after every meal and snack.
Portland-Area Meal Kit Delivery Services
Meal delivery kits help to streamline your dinner prep. Each comes with recipes, all the ingredients you need and—best yet—they’re delivered straight to your door.
Recipe File: Homemade Taco Bowls
Judith Klein Rich has been blogging about food since 2007. Born in Slovakia, her enthusiasm for food experimentation and creation stems from her deeply seated Eastern European roots. Currently writing under the alias of Eaty Pie (eatypie.com), her blog explores dining experiences, meal creation and travel adventures from a kid and a grown-up perspective.
Latest posts by Judith Rich (see all)
- Recipe File: Homemade Lemonade - June 16, 2020
- Gluten-free Eggplant Parm - April 13, 2020
- Recipe File: Easy Cheesy Bread - March 9, 2020
Add a twist to your Taco Tuesday with crispy tortilla bowls and a choice of toppings. Every parent knows that mealtime with kids is all about control. Kids love to have control over what they eat, when they eat it, and how they eat it — which is why I love a good ol’ DIY …
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- October 2022 Digital Issue - September 27, 2022
- 30+ Ideas for Kid-Friendly Fall Fun - September 27, 2022
- Birthday Venues in and near Portland, OR - September 25, 2022
Why did we decide to do a family dining guide? Because we love eating writing about food. And Portland’s legendary restaurant scene is not just for kidless 20-somethings. Family-friendly options abound in every quadrant for every type of cuisine imaginable. So whether you’re craving perfect croissants, off-the-wall pizza or comforting soup dumplings — we’ve got …
