GEAR UP

New Climbing Shop, AntiGravity Equipment, Opening in January

In response to the meteroic rise of Portland's climbing community, a new retail outpost readies to open inside Stoneworks climbing gym.

12/22/2014 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Restaurant Trend: Tasting Menu Juice Pairings

From modernist feasts to detox dinners, chefs around Portland are offering a fresh alternative to wine, beer, and cocktails

12/19/2014 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Fitmob's All-You-Can-Sweat Fitness Passport Comes to PDX

The new service offers unlimited access to group classes and gyms—all day, every day—throughout the city, for just $99 a month.

12/18/2014 By Allison Jones

READ 'EM AND EAT

Win a Copy of 'Paleo Eats' from Local Author Kelly Bejelly

The Portland-based blogger of 'A Girl Worth Saving' just released a new paleo cookbook, and we're giving away a copy.

12/18/2014 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Aviary to Host First Vegetarian Dinner in January

Want to eat more veggies in 2015? Chefs Sarah Pliner, Kat Whitehead, and Jasper Shen want to help you out with a 7-course vegetarian feast.

12/18/2014 By Allison Jones

STORE OPENINGS

Win a Winter "Cozy Kit" from Soft Surroundings

The snuggly brand's new Bridgeport Village store is a comfort-lover's dream of bedding, robes, socks, beauty products, and apparel.

12/17/2014 By Allison Jones

NATURAL PATH

Defeat That Cold with a Local Immune-Boosting Power Pack

Salt, Fire, & Time's immune-boosting wellness gift boxes offer an all-in-one natural way to knock out seasonal sniffles.

12/16/2014 By Allison Jones

FOOD EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Departure Chef Gregory Gourdet Taps his Haitian Roots

Top Chef’s fierce competitor takes a deep dive into the dishes of his youth on December 21.

12/16/2014 By Karen Brooks

TIP SHEET

12 Easy Ways to Green Your Holidays

Follow these money-saving tips from the Oregon Environmental Council to minimize the eco impact of your gift giving and decorating.

12/12/2014 By Allison Jones

OM BASE

Welcome the Light with Restorative Yoga on the Solstice

A handful of local yoga studios are offering special Winter Solstice classes to celebrate the coming of longer days and shorter nights.

12/11/2014 By Allison Jones

BODY TALK

8 Tips for Healthy, Hydrated Skin This Winter

A local skin-care expert shares her tried-and-true methods for banishing dry winter skin.

12/10/2014 By Allison Jones

GET OUT

Winter Wellness Events to Find Some Calm in the Holiday Storm

Our calendar of health-focused workshops, post-holiday detox dinners, and gift fairs will offer a bit of balance to your month of shopping, feasting, and toasting.

12/09/2014 By Allison Jones

TREAT YO SELF

Portland Spa Specials to Melt Your Winter Chill

Looking to balance your body and spirit during the hectic holiday season? These great deals on massages, facials, and natural pedicure will do the job.

12/09/2014 By Allison Jones

WINTER BUCKET LIST

How to Hibernate Like a True Portlander

From oddball home deliveries to streaming videos and board games, we've got plenty of reasons to pray for a snow day.

12/01/2014 By Aaron Scott, Allison Jones, Win Goodbody, and Sarah Ostaszewski Edited by Kelly Clarke

WINTER BUCKET LIST

15 Ways to Pamper Yourself From Head to Toe

From salt-cave massages and yoga to champagne and chocolate pedicures, we've got plenty of ways for you to melt away winter stress.

12/01/2014 By Eden Dawn, Allison Jones, and Kelly Clarke

FIT CITY

Gym Spotlight: StarCycle's Power Rides

At this Lake Oswego spin studio, barre and yoga pros reimagine the stationary ride.

11/26/2014 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Stock Up on Healthy Nosh at PDX Before Your Flight

Flying out of town this holiday season? Your best bet for staying sane and satisfied is grabbing snacks and meals before the plane takes off.

11/19/2014 By Allison Jones

BREAKING NEWS

A New Mayan Restaurant Is Taking Over Little T Every Sunday

Complete with tamales, cochinita pibil, panuchos, and traditional dancing, a longtime employee of the SE Division bakery shows off the flavors of her childhood.

11/18/2014 By Allison Jones

OPENING WATCH

Inside Kyra's Bake Shop's New and Improved Gluten-Free Bakery

Lauded Lake Oswego baker and Cupcake Wars champion Kyra Bussanich opens the doors to her bigger, brighter bakery and cafe.

11/18/2014 By Allison Jones

NIGHT OUT

10 Steps to a Great Night at Coopers Hall

The recipe for a night to remember at Portland's massive urban winery? A group of friends + the right family-style order + plenty of wine.

11/11/2014 Photography by Allison Jones By Sara Rangel