THE GRAPEVINE

Popping the Cork on Oregon's Latest Wine News

Cafe Castagna's flat-price wine list, new winemaking facilities in the valley, events worth toasting, and Oregon's latest AVA

03/05/2015 By Allison Jones

GEAR UP

Health Gadgets, from the Goofy to Gotta-Have

Oregon-made fitness and sleep trackers, the ultimate standing desk mat, and...faux yoga mat bag beer coolers?

03/04/2015 By Allison Jones

NORTHWEST EVENTS

Whale Watching Week Returns on the Oregon Coast

Spring Whale Watching Week (March 21-28) will draw gray whale lovers to dozens of locations up and down the Oregon coast.

03/04/2015 By Allison Jones

FARM FRESH

Find Your Farming Soulmate at the CSA Share Fair

The free fete includes chef demos, cookbook swaps, tastings, kids’ games, and 30+ farms to choose from.

03/04/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

GOOD EATS

Gluten-Free Pie for Pi Day: 3.14.15

This year, math lovers and gluten-free pie geeks can join forces for Pi Day on March 14, 2015—bonus points for celebrating at 9:26 am or pm!

03/03/2015 By Allison Jones

EAT HERE NOW

Pollo Norte's Irresistible Rotisserie Renaissance

A new Mexico-City style chicken shack is heating up Northeast Portland.

03/02/2015 By Allison Jones

NATURAL PATH

Taking Care Portland Creates a World of Wellness for Cancer Survivors

Combining sound therapy with massage, acupuncture, and healing foods, this local nonprofit delivers donation-based healing for life.

02/26/2015 By Allison Jones

TREAT YO SELF

3 Portland-Made Wellness Gift Boxes

From monthly samples of skincare and healthy snacks to a one-of-a-kind sauna special, these gift boxes are perfect for some late-winter self love.

02/26/2015 By Allison Jones

HEALTHY HOME

One Local Company Blends Soy Candles with Design-Savvy Chic

With roots in Latvian folklore, Munio Candela's beautiful candles fend off the winter darkness with eco-friendly ingredients.

02/26/2015 By Allison Jones

HIT LIST

8 Perfectly Portland Probiotic Products

Local finds to stock your fermented pantry—plus a chance to win some free cultured goodies from Nancy's.

02/25/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Pro Pedalers Answer Your Burning Indoor Cycling Questions

Heading to your first indoor cycling class? Here's what to expect—and how to troubleshoot some common newbie issues.

02/25/2015 By Allison Jones

FOOD FINDER

Inside Woodstock's Fishermen-Owned Portland Fish Market

This wild-only fish market offers house smoked sriracha tuna, fresh-from-the-water fish, and all the ingredients necessary for a surf-centered meal.

02/25/2015 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Locally Sourced, Healthy Meals... Delivered!

We tested out five ways to help you get healthy meals on your table for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—even during life's most hectic times.

02/24/2015 By Allison Jones and Tuck Woodstock

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Best Bets for Portland Dining Month

The tastiest-looking menus for the city’s budget-friendly dining month.

02/24/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

BODY TALK

Boost Your Immune System with 3 Powerful Plants

Tired of dealing with the late-winter sniffles? Meet your new best friends: elderberry, reishi mushroom, and echinacea purpurea.

02/24/2015 By Allison Jones

BODY TALK

Banish Post-Gym Breakouts with 5 Sweat-Friendly Skincare Tips

A local skin-care expert shares her tried-and-true methods for avoiding workout-induced blemishes.

02/24/2015 By Allison Jones

GEAR UP

Northwest-Designed Sports Bras We're Loving Right Now

Whether you need some light lift during your downward dog or extreme support for a half marathon, these bras won't let you (or the girls) down.

02/19/2015 By Allison Jones

FARM FRESH

'Tis the Season to Sign Up for 2015 CSA Shares

Whether you want produce for the year or just the summer season, veg out on these local farm share options.

02/18/2015 By Mary Stutzman

FIT CITY

The Beautiful Machine: Exploring the Gyrotonic Movement System in PDX

The most powerful exercise method you’ve never heard of is thriving in Portland. Here’s why.

02/18/2015 By Allison Jones

GEAR UP

Portland Headband Company's Fit-For-All

Introducing the last headband you'll ever need. It's affordable, machine-washable, local—and hand-sewn by a firefighter.

02/17/2015 By Allison Jones