The Ultimate Guide to Forest Park

The Ultimate Guide to Forest Park Forest Park is considered by most to be a local treasure. Well, consider our Ultimate Guide to Forest Park an honest-to-goodness treasure map! Trails for hiking, biking, and running are all part of the package. Also, find out what a trio of top Portland brewers are putting on the grill this summer.

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Culturephile

Farm to Stage

In a St. Johns backyard, a homegrown version of Japanese dance takes root.

06/29/2011 By Anne Adams

Long story [short]

The Champion

Tucker McClaran, 14

06/29/2011 By Rachel Ritchie

Mudroom

Do This Now! July 2011

This month it's all about blues, bikes, Bastille Day, and—Katy Perry?

06/29/2011

Mudroom

Fantasy Mayor 2012

Perhaps the perfect Portland mayor can be found among the pages of history.

06/29/2011 By Zach Dundas

Mudroom

Scene & Heard: Ghost Hunters

Scaring up ghosts is not as easy as it looks.

06/29/2011 By Sarah Mirk

Mudroom

The Perfect Party: July 2011

People we’d most like at our dinner table this month.

06/29/2011

Mudroom

Press Play

While some mourn the “death of print,” e-publishing gives innovative Portland writers, publishers, and even booksellers new hope.

06/29/2011 By Martin Patail

Eat & Drink

Wine

Cellar Notes: July 2011

Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine style closely associated with California. Of course, we've got our own cabs here in the Northwest.

06/29/2011 By Condé Cox

Review

Sunshine Tavern

Sunshine Tavern's bill of fare embellishes and upgrades some familiar Portland dishes.

06/29/2011 By Rachel Ritchie

Pour

Viva La Fresca

¿Por Qué No? puts local fruit to use in its signature Mexican refresher.

06/29/2011 By Deena Prichep

Slideshow

10 Essential Summer Treats

The 10 essential tastes of a Portland summer.

06/29/2011 By Allison Jones

VIDEO

In the Kitchen with Aaron Woo

Natural Selection chef Aaron Woo shows us how to make a baby squash–and–caramelized onion frittata.

06/24/2011 Edited by Benjamin Tepler

Recipe

Squash-Buckler

Natural Selection chef Aaron Woo whips up a farm-fresh baby squash frittata.

06/24/2011 By Deena Prichep

PAIRINGS

Beer Meets Grill

Because fine food and craft beer constitute the latest culinary dream team, we asked three local brewers to share their favorite BBQ recipes—and explain which summer brew will best accompany their dish of choice.

06/24/2011 By John Chandler