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Ron Scott

Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Portland
As seen in: Medium, Yahoo Life, Eater Portland, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly (Oregon), NUVO Magazine, Sip Magazine
Covers:  Beer, food, whiskey, wine, spirits

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Ron Scott’s Biography

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Ron Scott is a food and beverage writer and photographer based in Portland. He's happiest finding under-the-radar, hidden gem spots and sharing them with everyone.

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At Damian Lillard's New Sports Bar, the Real MVP Is the Food

At Damian Lillard's New Sports Bar, the Real MVP Is the Food

The cocktail program at Honorable Mention is still working on its fundamentals, but the food is already an ou…

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The Spicy Ramen Specialists from Baka Umai Have a New Project

The Spicy Ramen Specialists from Baka Umai Have a New Project

The new Ramen Den expands their operations to Northwest Portland

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The Spicy Ramen Specialists From Baka Umai Have a New Project

The Spicy Ramen Specialists From Baka Umai Have a New Project

The new Ramen Den expands its operations to Northwest Portland.

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Machetes Stays Sharp

Machetes Stays Sharp

With a new yearlong residency at Hey Love, Machetes' team is working to stay nimble in a struggling industry.

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Sure Shot Burger's Upcoming Brick-and-Mortar Aims for Drive-In Nostalgia

Sure Shot Burger's Upcoming Brick-and-Mortar Aims for Drive-In Nostalgia

The restaurant will have burgers, shakes, highballs, and root beer served from a keg.

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Portland's Best New Italian Restaurants

Portland's Best New Italian Restaurants

New red sauce joints, steakhouses, and markets have transformed the city's Italian dining scene.

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Why Miss Delta Stands Out in a Wave of Bar and Restaurant Closures

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By Ron Scott
| Willamette Week Verified
On Miss Delta’s final day of service, it looked like anything but a business fading out. Meals on Wheels Diners Club members lined up before lunch in early July for one last time. Former employees came through to say their goodbyes. Regulars told owner Marcus Oliver it would be strange not to see Miss Delta on North Mississippi Avenue anymore, after so many years of jambalaya, fried chicken, barbecue and neighborhood familiarity. “We’ve been a cornerstone of Mississippi for so long,” Oliver says.
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Popular ‘Neo-Neapolitan’ Pizzeria Migrates to Hosford-Abernethy

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By Ron Scott
| Eater Portland Verified
Portland Restaurant Openings Strange Bird is officially getting weird with pizza, green garlic knots, and (soon) focaccia sandwiches on SE Clinton street Jun 22, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC Owner Tyler Robb refers to his pizzas as “neo-Neapolitan.” | Tyler Robb After a brief run as a food cart, Strange Bird has landed in a permanent home in Southeast Portland.
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You Want Fries With That

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By Ron Scott
| Willamette Week Verified
At Burger Syndicate, a customer ordering fries is likely to be met with a follow-up question: “What kind?” Plain, Cajun, lemon pepper, garlic Parmesan, bacon cheese, pork loaded and brisket loaded are the choices offered. The new smashburger shop tucked into Ankeny Alley treats fries like anything but an afterthought. The twists don’t stop there. The burgers come with gloves.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Working at the Downeast Times in Calais, Maine

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

People only read headlines.