From its funky house sodas to its creative knishes, Dream Deli feels less like forced fusion than a true marriage of flavors. | Christine Dong/Dream Deli Portland’s resilient, innovative restaurant scene continues to offer surprises, even as pressures mount on businesses from all direction s. For 2026, Eater Portland is recognizing five local Eater Award winners that represent some of the brightest moments in dining of the past year. They include bagel shops, delis, French restaurants, neighborhood bars, and a standout Thai restaurant.  Eligible businesses must have opened between August 2025 and September 2026. Be sure to check out the full national list of Eater Awards, presented by Capital One.  Eater is partnering with select Eater Award winners to offer special dining perks now through January 31, 2027. To access these exclusive perks, create an Eater account or download and create an account on the Eater app for iOS. (Terms apply) ...read more read less