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Restaurant Spotlight: Spints Alehouse

Alyssa Gregg and Ted Charak have hit a home run with the newest addition to NE 28th, and it appears that "28 Feast" restaurant row finally has a crown jewel. The room has numerous nooks and crannies where you can be social, or if you prefer, tuck away a little bit. Regardless, the warm decor invites you to stay a while and enjoy a food and beverage program that comforts the casual diner as well as rewards the adventurous one. Here's a look at the Spints food and drink menu.

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The Crawl: SE 7th and 8th Ave

From high-end to low-brow, it's easy to find food and booze to fit your tastes in this part of town.

Underrated Bars

Here's a look at some great bars that manage to fly below the radar.

The 2009 PDX Plates of the Year

A year's worth of eating and drinking led to same great discoveries all over town. Here were the best.

Portland Burgers

The quixotic quest to find Portland's best burger kicks off.

Late Night

It's 10 o'clock. You're hungry. Let the 'Plate help you decide where to go.

Meat Cheese Bread

The name is simple. The ingredients are simple. The results are delicious.

Ha&VL Sandwiches

Enjoy banh mi, great coffee and most of all, a rotating daily soup special at this wonderful cafe on 82nd.

Carlyle

The Plate arrived en masse for the craft cocktails, but stayed because of the excellent food, including one of Portland best burgers. Alright, we stayed because of the A/C also.