Taco Bell partners with Portland's Secret Aardvark to introduce a spicy sauce for Nacho Fries and collaborates with Salt & Straw for a chocolate ice cream taco.

Montavilla Breweries in Portland prepares for the return of Zwickelmania on February 17th, offering behind-the-scenes tours and unique beer tastings. StormBreaker Brewing celebrates its 10th anniversary, underscoring its longevity and community ties.

Taco Bell announced new menu items, including updates to classics and novel creations. They're also collaborating with Salt & Straw to bring back the Choco Taco with a gourmet twist, although release dates are not yet confirmed.

Portland celebrates the 10th anniversary of Dumpling Week with over 50 eateries offering diverse dumpling flavors, highlighted by outlets like BNN Breaking and OregonLive.

Food carts Tokyo Sando and Bing Mi return to downtown Portland, enhancing the Midtown Beer Garden with Japanese sandwiches and jianbings, and contribute to the city's culinary revival.

Chef Kyo Koo opens Warsugai in Portland, offering a menu of nostalgic Asian American dishes with a Pacific Northwest twist, in a retro, neon-lit ambiance.

Oregon's Department of Education is expanding its summer meal programs for children, offering grants to increase access and proposing a monthly food stipend for low-income families, pending legislative support for funding.

Lazy Days Brewing has taken over the Oregon locations of Ex Novo Brewing, promising to maintain the well-liked ambiance and continue brewing several of Ex Novo's popular beers.

The Oregon Health Authority delayed releasing a report that may impact debates on alcohol taxation, leading to an apology from its top official amid industry and public frustration over transparency.

The USDA extended the deadline for Oregonians in 11 counties to request replacement SNAP benefits following a January ice storm until February 16. Eligible residents can apply for reimbursements for food lost to power outages or water damage.

Portland's Water Bureau has reduced lead in drinking water, staying under federal limits with new treatments endorsed by the Oregon Health Authority, maintaining the city's clean water reputation.

Oregon's craft beer sector faces a crisis, with approximately 30 breweries closing amidst a steep decline in draft beer sales and shifts in consumer habits towards purchasing beer from stores.

Portland's food industry faces significant setbacks from a winter storm, causing financial hardship, employee uncertainty, and calls for government aid.