Great Neighborhoods

You'll find there's still room to move in our annual Real Estate issue. Visit the neighborhoods that have survived the turmoil and that are holding--and even increasing--in value. You'll find there's still room to move in our annual Real Estate issue. Visit the neighborhoods that have survived the turmoil and that are holding--and even increasing--in value. All the necessary numbers are in place for making a sound decision on whether to stay put or seek greener pastures. Also, we meet four candidates for governor, including one whose already held that office. And spring fashion is in bloom!

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

VIDEO

Bright Lights on Metro

Rex, Tom & Bob: a conversation with the next president of Metro

03/17/2010

A Random Survey at the Downtown Food Carts

Vox Populi: A Random Survey at the Downtown Food Carts

Everyday Portland food-cart passersby are queried on random topics of local interest ranging from housing to health care.

03/16/2010

Now Read This

Lean on Pete

Willy Vlautin's latest tale finds its 15-year-old protagonist searching for a family connection at Portland Meadows.

03/16/2010 By Randy Gragg

The Governor’s Audition

Why You?

Four powerful women have a few questions for the four men vying to be Oregon’s next governor. Number One:

03/15/2010

Bright Lights

Branding Oregon

Dan Wieden on the future of Oregon’s creative culture.

03/02/2010

Eat & Drink

High Spirits

Branch Whiskey Bar

The Branch Whiskey Bar has what it takes to be a neighborhood destination.

03/16/2010 By Kasey Cordell

Introducing

Foster Burger

Peruse the plentiful patties at Foster Burger.

03/16/2010 With Brian Barker

VINO

Cellar Notes: April 2010

Can we interest you in the noble, thick–skinned Spanish grape varietal called tempranillo?

03/16/2010 By Condé Cox

POUR

Cabinet Appointments

Switch out the winter warmers for more buoyant seasonal spirits

03/16/2010 By John Chandler

SAVOR

Labors of Love

Dip into rustic finger food with fava beans and fried morels.

03/16/2010 By Hanna Neuschwander

Portland Plated

North Country

With Grüner, chef Chris Israel leads a shift in the culinary zeitgeist ... again.

03/16/2010 By Mike Thelin

The Mudroom

Perfect Pairings

Favorite restaurant full? No sweat. These four bars let you slake while you wait.

03/15/2010 By Kasey Cordell, Rachel Ritchie, Amber Villa-Zang, and Avz

Editor's Note

Editor’s Note

Finding Home

03/15/2010 By Randy Gragg

Health & Wellness

The Mudroom

Labracadabra

This designer dog’s nose could help save a life

03/16/2010 By Ted Katauskas

Two-Minute Critic

A Brine Time

One Pearl District spa offers a saline solution to your stress.

03/16/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Home & Real Estate

Great Neighborhoods

Taking the Long View

We're looking beyond the gloom and seeing light at the end of the tunnel in the Portland housing market. Our annual Real Estate issue spotlights "the neighborhoods that have retained consistent property values."

03/19/2010 Edited by Brian Barker