Local Tips

In an Oregon Winter, Follow Rich Reece’s February Rule

‘I try not to do anything that could possibly be negative.’

12/01/2014 By Margaret Seiler

FIT CITY

How Nike Elites Changed the Athletic Sock Game

Tracking the rise of Nike's share of national sock stock

12/01/2014 By Sarah Ostaszewski

WINTER BUCKET LIST

15 Ways to Pamper Yourself From Head to Toe

From salt-cave massages and yoga to champagne and chocolate pedicures, we've got plenty of ways for you to melt away winter stress.

12/01/2014 By Eden Dawn, Allison Jones, and Kelly Clarke

FIT CITY

Gym Spotlight: StarCycle's Power Rides

At this Lake Oswego spin studio, barre and yoga pros reimagine the stationary ride.

11/26/2014 By Allison Jones

HEALTH

Three Crucial Yoga Poses—and Why They Work

Michele Loew of Yoga Space deconstructs three familiar asana shapes, and what they can do for your whole body (and mind).

11/21/2014 By Hannah Wallace

GOOD EATS

Stock Up on Healthy Nosh at PDX Before Your Flight

Flying out of town this holiday season? Your best bet for staying sane and satisfied is grabbing snacks and meals before the plane takes off.

11/19/2014 By Allison Jones

OPENING WATCH

Inside Kyra's Bake Shop's New and Improved Gluten-Free Bakery

Lauded Lake Oswego baker and Cupcake Wars champion Kyra Bussanich opens the doors to her bigger, brighter bakery and cafe.

11/18/2014 By Allison Jones

RECIPE

New World Recipes for Ancient Grains

From kamut and farro to millet and chia, Bob's Red Mill's latest line offers nine hard-to-find grains and seeds to pack into your primordial pantry

11/11/2014 By Allison Jones and Tuck Woodstock

OPENING WATCH

Pixie Retreat's Raw Take-Out Treats

Don’t be thrown by the conspicuous lack of allergens or animal products—this is serious comfort food.

11/10/2014 Photography by Allison Jones By Tuck Woodstock

FIT CITY

Inside Planet Granite's Massive New Pearl District Rock Gym

Take a look around Northwest Portland's first rock gym, complete with 30,000 square feet of bouldering, climbing, yoga, and more.

11/04/2014 By Sara Rangel

Slideshow

Slide Show: Inside Planet Granite's Massive New Pearl District Rock Gym

11/04/2014

GOOD EATS

A Whole Herd of Grass-Fed Burgers

From tzatziki-topped gyro burgers to gluten-free masterpieces, Portland-area restaurants are beefing up their pasture-raised offerings.

11/04/2014 By Allison Jones

READ EM AND EAT

10 Reasons To Own the New Vegetarian Flavor Bible

The award-winning author of the Flavor Bible will visit Powell's on Oct 30 to present her definitive guide to meat-free flavor.

10/07/2014 By Tuck Woodstock

MARKET WATCH

CSAs Aren't Just For Summer! Meet Your Farm-Fresh Winter Haul

These intrepid farmers are delivering cold-weather crops to Portland locavores all winter long. Here's how to sign up for the goods.

10/02/2014 By Tuck Woodstock

FITNESS

Free Fitness Classes for Fall

From mixed martial arts to a dozen varieties of yoga, these classes benefit your body without emptying your wallet.

10/01/2014 By Tuck Woodstock and Sara Rangel

PORTLAND PANTRY

The Skinny on Local Animal Fat

From grass-fed ghee to pure pastured lard, several local restaurants and food businesses are bringing fat back.

09/04/2014 By Allison Jones

RECIPE

A Kure for the Common Smoothie

The Extra Mile, a perennial customer favorite, tastes like dessert but is packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals.

07/22/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

Q&A

This Probiotic Crusader Wants You to Get Cultured

How OHSU's Dr. Robert Martindale initiated a “probiotic protocol” for every patient receiving antibiotics.

07/22/2014 By Hannah Wallace

RECIPE

5 Fresh Market-to-Table Recipes

We asked some of Portland’s best chefs, artisans, and farmers to share their favorite recipes for the season's bounty.

07/22/2014 By Benjamin Tepler Photography by Nomad

GET OUT

Your Game Plan For Summitting St. Helens, Hood, and Adams

A trio of nearby peaks beckon—here’s how beginners can start their ascent.

07/21/2014 By Devan Schwartz