GOOD EATS

Bula Kava Launches Fresh-Pressed Juice, Acai Bowl, and Smoothie Menu

SE Division's mellow hangout adds fruit and veggie love to its offerings of relaxing (and tongue numbing) kava.

01/20/2015 By Allison Jones

GET OUT

January Wellness Events to Inspire Your Best Year Yet

Our calendar of health-focused workshops and detox dinners will help you keep those resolutions fresh, fun, and on track.

01/14/2015 By Allison Jones

DEEP STEEP

Can Green Tea Keep You Warm from the Inside Out?

Local functional nutrition expert Andrea Nakayama gives us the scoop on green tea's lesser known health benefits—and a recipe for her chai matcha latte.

01/13/2015 By Allison Jones

HIT LIST

A Handful of Hot New Brunch Options for 2015

From Vietnamese-accented Southern fare to Asian-inspired comfort favorites, these 8 additions to Portland's bustling brunch scene are set to bring a world of variety to your weekend morning meal.

01/13/2015 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Made-In-PDX Pantry: 7 New Healthy Food Companies

Paleo pancake mixes, deliciously creamy coconut yogurt, hot sauce with soul, and all-natural bitters for your conscious home bar

01/13/2015 By Allison Jones

BOOKS & TALKS

Author Michael Chabon Talks Comic Books and Songwriting

The Pulitzer-winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay spills the details on his collaboration with Portland comic czar Matt Fraction and British super-producer Mark Ronson in preview of his Jan 15 talk.

01/13/2015 By Allison Jones

HEALTH NEWS

Providence Oregon Ditches Soda and Sugary Drinks

The health care organization will remove all added-sugar beverages from its Oregon hospitals and medical offices in 2015.

01/08/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Gym Spotlight: Honest Personal Training

This grassroots Northeast Fremont spin, circuit, and yoga studio combines personal training motivation with physical therapy smarts.

01/07/2015 By Allison Jones

OM BASE

Prenatal Yoga in PDX: Part Support Group, Part Ideal Birth Prep

What to expect from yoga when you're expecting

01/07/2015 By Allison Jones

EAT HERE NOW

Rotisserie Renaissance at Pollo Norte

With free-range birds, delectable sides, and family-style service, a new chicken hot spot on NE 42nd and Killingsworth is heating up.

01/06/2015 By Allison Jones

INSPIRATION

New Year's Resolution Tips From Portland Health Pros

Whether you haven't yet nailed down your goals for 2015, or if you suspect you might be biting off more than you can chew, we asked 7 experts for advice.

12/31/2014 By Allison Jones

THE GRAPEVINE

5 Local Bottles of Bubbly to Help Toast to 2015

Champagne isn't your only option this New Years' Eve. Start a new tradition with local bubbles, from sparkling cider to budget-friendly, traditional-method wine worth toasting.

12/31/2014 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

11 Healthy Cookbooks to Start 2015 Off Right

Paleo, veg-focused, whole grain, fermented...no matter your resolution, these cookbooks will satisfy.

12/31/2014 By Allison Jones

HOMETEAM ADVANTAGE

Break a Sweat Like Portland's Top Athletes

From rugby to ice hockey to Mixed martial arts, we work out with some of the city’s most impressive athletes to find out what makes them tick, how they stay fit, and how you can get in on the action.

12/31/2014 Edited by Rachel Ritchie By Allison Jones and Marty Patail

PRACTICAL POSES

6 Yoga Poses to Stop That Hangover in its Tracks

Two local yoga experts share a half dozen yoga poses to restore your system after a night out.

12/31/2014 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

3 Healthy Sauces to Jazz Up Your New Year's Cleanse

To celebrate the release of her new cookbook Essential Sides and Sauces, natural foods chef Abby Fammartino shares the go-to condiments she couldn't live without.

12/30/2014 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Portland Chefs Share Their Favorite Salad Dressing Recipes

It's easy enough to eat more salads—but it can be tricky to make them exciting. Here are 8 DIY dressing ideas that will keep you away from the bottle.

12/23/2014 By Allison Jones