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Book Review: Kill You Twice

By Chelsea Cain [Minotaur Books]

07/20/2012 By Amber Villa-Zang

Mudroom

Stage Might

Three power players give the Oregon Shakespeare Festival some muscle.

07/20/2012 By Camille Grigsby-Rocca

Culturephile

Portland's Big Time Broadway Producer

Lake Oswego native Brisa Trinchero transforms her family’s Mount Adams lodge into a nationally renowned incubator for musical theater—and herself into a rising Broadway producer.

07/19/2012 By Michael McGregor

Power Ranking

The Greatest Portland Summers of All Time!

The most exciting summer memories in Portland history: starring Elvis Presley, Pelé, and a bunch of stoned hippies.

07/19/2012 By Martin Patail

Mudroom

The Perfect Party: August 2012

The guests we’d most like at our dinner table this month

07/18/2012 Edited by Zach Dundas

Mudroom

Do This Now! August 2012

Get an earful of offbeat Oregon history every Tuesday night at Jack London Bar.

07/18/2012 By Sara Gates

Mudroom

Five Questions With Celeste Brash

Portland-based travel writer Celeste Brash has written more than 30 Lonely Planet guidebooks. Her new title, Southeast Asia on a Shoestring, appeared this summer.

07/18/2012 By Heather Strang

Market Watch

Hurrah for Broccoli Romanesco

Art, math and science display all in one delicious, exotic vegetable.

08/23/2012 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Cucumbers Chillin' Southern Style

No need to heat up the kitchen (or the grill) for a good meal; just microwave cukes and onions for a chill soup.

08/12/2012 By Kristin Belz

Market Watch

Local Chickpeas? Yes, Please!

Chickpeas pop in popularity, and proliferate in the fields of our neighbors in the Palouse region of Eastern Oregon and Washington.

08/07/2012 By Kristin Belz

Mudroom

Lightner Strikes Twice

A departed Portland culinary phenom blazes brilliantly in NYC.

07/19/2012 By Michael C.Zusman

Feature

Best New Bars 2012

Portland's newest wave of watering holes is redefining the local drinking culture all over again. Pull up a stool and learn about the places, drinks, and trends leading the way.

07/19/2012 Edited by Rachel Ritchie With Benjamin Tepler and Allison Jones

Article

Cult of the Cannelé

Courier Coffee Roasters and Ken's Artisan Bakery conquer France's most finicky pastry.

07/18/2012 By Karen Brooks

Cellar Notes

Summer Rosé

07/18/2012 By Allison Jones

Pour

Haute Rocks

Riffle NW unveils a cool new approach to the art of ice.

07/18/2012 By Rachel Ritchie

Fresh Eats

Introducing: Boxer Sushi

Renowned restaurateur Micah Camden brings a minimalist menu and his penchant for quality ingredients to the sushi scene.

07/18/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

Eat This Now

Brunch at Interurban

07/18/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

VIDEO

In the Kitchen with Benjamin Bettinger

Watch chef Benjamin Bettinger show us how to grill summer corn and whip up his roasted poblano aioli.

07/14/2012 Edited by Benjamin Tepler

Recipe

Summer Sweet

Paley’s Place disciple Benjamin Bettinger brings bright, dazzling flavors to a BBQ classic.

07/14/2012 By Benjamin Tepler

Editor’s Note: August 2012

Water Master

07/18/2012 By Randy Gragg

Desirables

Art for the Home at the Japanese Garden

Take a glimpse of the art "behind the shoji," and take advantage of the Labor Day weekend discount.

08/26/2012 By Kristin Belz

Dwellings

Wright Here in Oregon

Frank Lloyd Wright built all over the country, but rarely in the Pacific Northwest. The Gordon House is a welcome – and public – exception.

08/11/2012 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Rustic Modern Mash-ups

Central Indians weave new life into recycled fabric and plastic to make chairs and stools for Salvage Crafts, on sale via Fab.

08/05/2012 By Kristin Belz

Habitat

Breaking Tradition

A Portland couple re–imagines the classic tudor.

07/18/2012 By Amara Holstein

Plantwise

Summertime: The Living Is Easy

07/18/2012 By Kate Bryant

Long Story [Short]

The Diver

Lieutenant Rich Tyler

07/18/2012 By Jill Davis

Mudroom

Ring Leader

A local woman’s olympic quest captures the greatness of the games.

07/18/2012 By Jill Davis

Desirables

Clean Living at Camamu

Pampering and practicality come together on SE Nehalem in Sellwood, at Camamu Soap’s new shop and world headquarters.

08/14/2012 By Kristin Belz

Rainmaker

Risky Business

Monica Enand survives a brush with start-up failure to become a tech-scene savant.

07/18/2012 By Zach Dundas

Prêt-à-Portland

On the Water

Seven local essentials for your late-summer lounging.

07/17/2012 By Eden Dawn

Mudroom

Instant Cool (Just Add Tools)

Three grassroots products show the workshop/clubhouse ADX at its best.

07/14/2012 By Bill Lascher Videography by Stephen Person

Back Page

Tap Water Challenge

07/20/2012

Trail of the Month

Bird Creek Meadows Trail

Activity: Hiking | Distance: 5.5 miles, round trip | Rating: Moderate

07/18/2012 By Brian Barker

Cover Story

8 Great Northwest Swimming Holes

Our guide to close-in swimming holes doles out details on where to get wet, whether you’re a family of four looking for calm waters (and close-by restrooms) or an adventurous couple seeking a secluded spot to soak up the sun.

07/17/2012 By Kasey Cordell

Article

Reservoir Bulldogs

As a countdown looms, activists fight to save Portland water’s open-air icons.

07/14/2012 By Zach Dundas

Feature

Liquid Assets

The majesty and mystery of Bull Run, Portland’s greatest treasure.

07/14/2012 Edited by Zach Dundas

Power Up

Electric Company

History-loving idealists vow to bring the saga of the Bull Run Powerhouse to light.

07/14/2012 By Randy Gragg

LOOK MA, NO HANDS

Simon's Springs

The Benson Bubbler turns 100.

07/14/2012 By Sig Unander