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June 27, 2023

Portland’s Best Diners

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Portland’s Best Diners

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When you think of a classic diner, what comes to mind: A counter? Cozy booths? Never-ending coffee refills? This month Eater Portland wrestled with this very concept of what even constitutes a Portland diner in a city that’s had more diner closures this past few years than ever before.

So today on the show, host Claudia Meza talks with Brooke Jackson-Glidden, editor of Eater Portland (and recent James Beard award-winner), about her picks for that true diner experience.


Diners mentioned on the show:


This has nothing to do with diners, but c’mon:

Steamed Hams by Bill Oakley


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