The New York Times' love affair with the Rose City continues with a new glowing piece on Portland's "golden age" of food and drink.

At first it was a sort of underground stop for food and wine lovers who had heard word of small, fascinating restaurants run by young, talented chefs serving a bounty of local produce. It's underground no more. Portland has emerged from its chrysalis as a full-fledged dining destination. (Link to full story)

Getting name-checked in the latest piece: Andy Ricker of Pok Pok, Vitaly and Kimberly Paley of Paley's Place, Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon, Jason Barwikowski of Clyde Common, Dave Machado of Lauro and Vindalho, Cory Schreiber of Wildwood, and Ken Forkish of the eponymous Bakery and Pizza.

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