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Samantha Bakall

  • Freelance Food and Travel Writer, Freelance
Portland
As seen in: National Geographic Traveler, Chron, AL.com, MLive, The Oregonian, Thrillist, Yahoo, Penn Live Patriot-News, Eater, Eater Portland and
Communications Director @seedingjustice | Formerly freelance, @Oregonian | 🏳️‍🌈 | Insta: @sambakall
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New On Resy: Portland’s Newest Restaurant Openings

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By Samantha Bakall
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Discover restaurants to love. Close Discover restaurants to love. Close Photo courtesy of Old Pal Kitchen + Market New on Resy   Portland By Samantha Bakall, a queer, second-gen Chinese American writer living in Portland. She worked at The Oregonian as the only staff food writer of color in Oregon and focuses on equity-based food issues alongside social justice work. Updated: May 5, 2026 Consider this your go-to resource for all things New On Resy.
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Top Restaurants in Portland Right Now — Resy | Right This Way

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By Samantha Bakall
| Resy
Discover restaurants to love. Close Discover restaurants to love. Close Photo courtesy of Sousòl The Hit List   Portland By Samantha Bakall, a queer, second-gen Chinese American writer living in Portland. She worked at The Oregonian as the only staff food writer of color in Oregon and focuses on equity-based food issues alongside social justice work. Updated: Feb. 1, 2026 There’s no question we hear more often: Where should I go eat?
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The 10 Restaurants That Defined Portland Dining in 2025 — Resy | Right This Way

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By Samantha Bakall
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Discover restaurants to love. The Hit List The Hit List For all your restaurant recommendation needs, look no further than the Resy Hit List, our monthly list of 10 spots that should be on your radar right now. Read More › The 10 Restaurants That Defined Portland Dining in 2025 The Resy Hit List: Where In Portland You’ll Want to Eat Right Now The Resy Hit List: Where In Portland You’ll Want to Eat in Oct.
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