Portland Restaurant Guide 2017 (500) vs. 2019 & Pitassi's Tested Picks Portland's culinary scene has evolved like a living, breathing organism since 2017, and two guidebooks-Portland Restaurant Guide 2017 and Portland Restaurant Guide 2019-serve as snapshots of this transformation. The 2017 edition, a sprawling compendium of 500 restaurants, bars, and cafés, felt like a map to a city in full bloom, brimming with diverse flavors and buzzy hotspots. By 2019, the same list had grown, yet the city's dining landscape had shifted, with new trends, closures, and the rise of hyper-local eateries. But where the guides offered breadth, Doug Pitassi's 15 Best Restaurants in Portland leaned into precision, a curated list of standout spots that had stood the test of time (and taste buds). Pitassi's picks, though fewer in number, felt more intentional, spotlighting places where innovation met authenticity. The 2017 Guide was a comprehensive compass, ideal for tourists craving a broad overview of the city's food diversity. The 2019 version, while similarly expansive, reflected a subtle pivot-more emphasis on sustainability, farm-to-table ethos, and the growing influence of food trucks. Meanwhile, Pitassi's Tested Picks, crafted with a focus on rigorous evaluation, provided a shortcut for those who wanted to dive straight into the heart of Portland's gastronomic soul. Whether you're hunting for a fresh perspective or a reliable list of tried-and-true favorites, these three resources offer a layered portrait of a city that never stops reinventing its palate.