Samantha Bakall – Portland Contributor | Resy

Samantha Bakall

Portland Contributor

Samantha is a queer, second-gen Chinese American journalist and strategic communications leader living in Portland, Oregon. From 2013 to 2018, she worked for The Oregonian and was the only staff food writer of color in the state, and has since worked as a freelance writer specializing in equity-based food issues, particularly about the AAPI diaspora in the Pacific Northwest, alongside nonprofit social justice work. When not sharing her opinions on food with all her friends, you can find her in the great outdoors where she’s still sharing her thoughts, just without cell service.

Samantha’s Favorite Resy Spots


L'Échelle

Richmond

This place feels like a warm hug. End with custard next door.](/content/cities/portland-or/venues/lechelle?venueId=83390/index.html)
No Saint

Vernon

The wood-fired rigatoncini alla vodka is a must.](/content/cities/portland-or/venues/no-saint?venueId=74494/index.html)
Kann

Southeast Portland

Yes, it’s worth the hype and a last-minute 9 p.m. dinner Resy.](/content/cities/portland-or/venues/kann?venueId=42551/index.html)
Miracle at Deadshot

East Portland

A phenomenal cocktail bar that makes you wonder how they do it.](/content/cities/portland-or/venues/miracle-at-deadshot-pdx?venueId=72652/index.html)
Scotch Lodge

Buckman

A perfect nightcap spot no matter where you had dinner.](/content/cities/portland-or/venues/scotch-lodge?venueId=5884/index.html)
The Paper Bridge

Central Eastside

Read the full menu. Trust me.](/content/cities/portland-or/venues/the-paper-bridge?venueId=77916/index.html)
Heavenly Creatures

Sullivan's Gulch

Tuna tostada. Whipped Camembert.](/content/cities/portland-or/venues/heavenly-creatures?venueId=84292/index.html)

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