Getaway

Where to Stay in Willamette Valley Wine Country

Hotels, inns, and a trailer park for an overnight in the Valley.

07/15/2025 By Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Matthew Trueherz

Dining Alfresco

The Best Rooftop Patios in Portland

The city’s best views for when a simple patio won’t do.

07/09/2025 By Alex Frane

Wine Time

6 Ways to Taste Wine in the Willamette Valley

Whether you’re looking for rare varietals or simply a great view.

07/02/2025 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Smoke and Heat

Portland’s Best Spots for Southern Barbecue

Where to find tender smoked brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and scrumptious sides.

06/27/2025 By Katherine Chew Hamilton and Alex Frane

Food News

Oregon’s 2025 James Beard Award Winners Are Here

JinJu Patisserie and Antica Terra’s Timothy Wastell took home the gold tonight.

06/16/2025 By Alex Frane

Sweet Treats

Portland’s Best Ice Cream

Whether you’re a fan of pistachio gelato, soft serve sundaes, mango kulfi, or vegan cookie dough, these are our go-to scoop (and pop) shops.

06/11/2025 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Market Share

Farmers Market Hopping with Chef Sarah Minnick

She starred in Chef’s Table: Pizza and earned a James Beard nomination, but the pizza chef and restaurant owner still shops at the farmers market on bike.

06/06/2025 By Alex Frane Photography by Michael Raines

Piece of Cake

Where to Order a Birthday Cake, According to Pastry Chefs

Cafe Olli’s Siobhan Speirits and Libre’s Gabriella Martinez share their favorite spots for celebratory desserts.

06/05/2025 By Alex Frane

Dish Exploder

Why People Line Up for Cheese & Crack’s Soft Serve Sundae

Chocolate + vanilla + buttery cracker crumble = Portland summer icon.

06/04/2025 By Alex Frane Illustrations by Amber Day

Drink Here Now

Rick Munro’s Malpractice Is Portland’s Weirdest, Coolest Cocktail Bar

Acid-adjusted citrus, goat cheese–washed rum, and a dirty martini with neither gin nor vodka make Malpractice a drinking destination.

06/02/2025 By Alex Frane

Dining Picks

Budget-Friendly Portland Dishes Under $15

Inflation got you down? These are our go-to filling meals that won’t break the bank.

05/29/2025 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Alex Frane, and Matthew Trueherz

Index

The Goonies Turns 40

A look at the numbers behind the Oregon-shot classic.

05/28/2025 By Alex Frane and Margaret Seiler

Pop-Up

Aaron Franklin, Texas’s Most Famous Pitmaster, Is Coming (Back) to Portland

The Feast alumnus isn’t bringing his trademark barbecue. Instead, he’s serving NOLA-style po’boys at a weekend pop-up.

05/21/2025 By Alex Frane

Drinking Alfresco

Portland’s Best Bar Patios

From the dives and watering holes with outdoor pool tables to the cocktail bars with DJs and Fanta-glazed pork belly tacos.

05/15/2025 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Let’s Do Lunch

Chow Down on Portland’s Best Sandwiches

Tuna melts, meatball subs, grinders, and eggplant muffulettas—Portland is ready for lunchtime.

05/14/2025 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Pub Time

Me, My Parents, and the Horse Brass Pub

A personal history of Portland’s most English bar.

05/08/2025 By Alex Frane Photography by Michael Novak

farm fresh

Fabulous Farmers Markets in Portland, Beaverton, and Beyond

Where to stock up on local produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, and more.

05/02/2025 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Dining News

Portland’s Most Hotly Anticipated Restaurants for Spring 2025

Neo-Neapolitan pizza, Vietnamese pastries, and French bistro dining come to Portland.

04/25/2025 By Alex Frane

Zero-Proof

Oregon-Made Nonalcoholic Beers to Drink Right Now

IPAs, stouts, and pilsners, all without the booze.

04/23/2025 By Alex Frane

Ultimate Frisbee

A Professional Ultimate Frisbee Alliance Lands in Portland

Soar and Steel are now slinging discs in the Concordia neighborhood.

04/21/2025 By Alex Frane