Michael Russell is a Restaurant Critic at The Oregonian. He specializes in reviewing restaurants, food carts, and brewpubs while covering major openings and food trends, all while maintaining a commitment to integrity by dining anonymously and paying for his meals. Michael's work has been featured in various publications including The Bulletin, The Seattle Times, and The Irish Times.
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Michael Russell focuses on providing in-depth coverage of local restaurants and the food scene in Portland, Oregon. His articles cover restaurant reviews, new openings, and closures within the city. He also delves into the dining culture by featuring best dishes and notable events.
To effectively reach out to Michael, consider pitching stories related to unique culinary experiences, innovative concepts in fine dining or casual eateries, chef spotlights, and trends shaping Portland's food scene. Additionally, offering exclusives such as behind-the-scenes access or early insights into upcoming restaurants could be appealing to him given his focus on event coverage and private sector announcements.
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Emotional tributes were on full display at firefighter Ashtain Davis's funeral service on Saturday.
It's been one of Portland’s very best restaurants since opening in 2015. It will close for good later this month.
By: Michael Russell
The multi-time James Beard Award-winner will open his first Oregon restaurant on Friday.
By: Michael Russell
The multi-time James Beard Award-winner will open his first Oregon restaurant in a historic hotel on Friday.
By: Michael Russell
"It's a terrible thing," Trump said, "but thank goodness for a man that had a gun and knew how to use it."
By: Michael Russell
The actor, director and musician took a break from his North American tour to eat at a local favorite.
The actor, director and musician took a break from his North American tour to eat at a local favorite.
A glossy magazine managed to limit its praise for Portland's celebrated pizza scene to just spot.
By: Michael Russell
A glossy magazine managed to limit its praise for Portland's celebrated pizza scene to just spot.
By: Michael Russell
Opening in November, the "restaurant with rooms" will offer seasonal cooking, good drinks and eight rooms upstairs for those wishing to spend the night.
