Liz Crain: 4 books

At the heart of Portland's red-hot food scene is Toro Bravo, a Spanish-inspired restaurant whose small plates have attracted a fiercely loyal fan base. But to call Toro Bravo a Spanish restaurant doesn't begin to tell the whole story. For chef John Gorham, each dish reflects a time, a place, a moment....

**Honest, intelligent, and approachable, Grow Your Own combats the inaccurate stereotypes that are again being used to bolster the case for prohibition.  Featured in Esquire, BuzzFeed, and more.** The benefits of marijuana are undeniable—medicinally, sure, but also for stress,...

For residents and visitors alike, Food Lover’s Guide to Portland is a road map to finding the best of the best in America’s favorite do-it-yourself foodie mecca. Navigate Portland’s edible bounty with this all-access pass to hundreds of producers, purveyors, distillers, bakers, food carts, and...

If you love brunch, you'll love this collection of bold and flavorful brunch recipes from Portland's Tasty restaurants. Headed up by chef John Gorham, Tasty n Sons and Tasty n Alder reinvented the brunch scene (and then every eating hour after that) with these supremely satisfying dishes now available...