Portland vs. Seattle food fight
The latest issue of Sunset Magazine pits two regional cities against each other in a foodie (and drinkie) showdown comparing chefs, restaurants, trends, variety and more to see which city can claim to be the best in the region. And, while Seattle took the ultimate title (bogus we say!), Portland handily smacked down Seattle in the booze and caffeine category thanks in no small part to Distillery Row! From the feature…
Portland: Booze & caffeine
Portland has 37 microbreweries, more than any other city in the world (take that, Düsseldorf!), and leads the charge when it comes to subtler, second-wave microbrews like Belgian-style lambics and French Saisons. It’s also the nerve center of the microdistillery trend, with 5 clustered around Distillery Row, and folks innovating their own vermouth and sake. And while Seattle has the caffeine edge, P-town still has the hottest cup in the West—Stumptown Roasters. Score: 10
