Hoffmann: My stomach's guide to a summer in Portland

Shane Hoffmann ate his way though Portland this summer. This is his story.

Tyson Alger out doing some research at Matt’s BBQ Tacos.

PORTLAND — This was the busiest summer of my life. 

I spent the time as a reporting intern at The Portland Tribune working primarily in the Wilsonville/West Linn/Lake Oswego areas covering everything from hyper-local government to sports and art. I wrote more than I’ve ever in the past and publishe…