FIT CITY

A Handful of New Fitness Studios Want to Inspire Your Workout

A popular Los Angeles fitness studio arrives in Portland, Lake Oswego's indoor cycling stars open a second location, plus new barre and belly dancing hot spots!

04/23/2015 By Allison Jones

GET OUT, GET HEALTHY

The Balance Calendar—PDX Fitness and Health Events

Barefoot hikes, post-race chocolate milk recovery, sound therapy, and food for fitness classes.

04/22/2015 By Allison Jones and Mary Stutzman

MARKET WATCH

Portland Farmers Market's New Vendors and Neighborhood Opening Dates

The 2015 market season is kicking into gear with eleven new faces and six neighborhood markets ready to set up shop in May and June.

04/22/2015 By Allison Jones

BREAKING NEWS

Back to Eden Brings Food Cart “Cottage” to Southeast Portland

The local bakery will sell gluten-free and vegan treats at Tidbit Food Farm.

04/13/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS

Eat Beat Weekly Planner

Honey-themed brunch at Cocotte, Austrian wine dinners at Gruner, and food photography classes from the pros.

04/08/2015 By Rachel Davidson

FIT CITY

Can You Bellydance Your Way To Fitness?

A local bellydance pro and pilates teacher offers insight on the practice's inclusivity, sensuality, and physically transformative power.

04/07/2015 By Allison Jones

BODY TALK

How One Simple Tool Sets This Massage Treatment Apart From All Others

Local body work pro Vicki Seabrook harnesses inflatable balls to cure what ails you, from wrinkles to tendonitis.

04/07/2015 By Allison Jones

FIT CITY

Early Morning Exercise Tips from Portland Fitness Pros

Local trainers reveal their secrets for making good on your a.m. sweat commitments.

04/03/2015 By Allison Jones

GOOD EATS

Kick Your Spring Cold with this Herb & Nettle Soup

Get wild and heal what ails you with this nutrient-packed spring ingredient—once you get over your fears.

04/02/2015 By Allison Jones

OM BASE

Yoga Bhoga's Yogic Lore Mixes Storytelling with Movement

The studio manager of Southeast Portland's popular Yoga Bhoga uses stories of mythic deities, sages, and animals to guide her students deeper into their bodies and minds.

04/02/2015 By Allison Jones

GET FIT

Kickstart Your Spring Cycling with a Personalized Bike Fitting

One physical therapist's campaign to get you back in the saddle

04/02/2015 By Allison Jones

BEST BRUNCH 2015

The Ultimate Guide to Portland Brunch

Hungry for brunch? We've got the details—from wait times to must-order dishes—for 55 of our favorites.

04/01/2015 Edited by Kelly Clarke By Tuck Woodstock

FIT CITY

Personal Training VS Small Group Training: Which One is For You?

It all comes down to your goals—and what motivates you to get moving!

03/26/2015 By Allison Jones

OM BASE

A New Wave of Innovative Yoga Pants

These days, hard-training yogis are demanding more of their pants than stretchy fabrics and un-see-through-ness. We take a look at 8 new developments in the rapidly growing market.

03/25/2015 By Allison Jones

GET OUT

The Balance Calendar—PDX Fitness and Health Events

Take care of your skin, find out what to eat to fuel your fitness goals, and relax with a monthly restorative yoga retreat!

03/23/2015 By Allison Jones

HIT LIST

The Best Local Alternative Nut Butters

We taste-tested the incredible bounty of fresh non-peanut butters available and found a few new favorites.

03/23/2015 By Allison Jones

MARKET WATCH

3 Creative New Things to Do With Rhubarb

From breakfast bowls to cocktails, we give you plenty of ways to use spring's first "fruit."

03/23/2015 By Allison Jones and Lauren Chandler

GOOD EATS

Make One of Bluehour's Fanciful Spring Dishes at Home

Every diet needs a bit of balance! Here, chef Kyo Koo shares his recipe for “Spot Prawns in a Spring Garden” with tons of veggies and gluten-free crunch.

03/18/2015 By Allison Jones

BODY TALK

Where to Shop for Green Beauty Products in PDX

Searching for organic makeup and skin care? We've got a few favorites to share.

03/17/2015 By Allison Jones

EAT WITH YOUR EYES

Glyph Cafe Puts Art On the Walls, Tables, and Plates

On the first floor of PNCA's ArtHouse, a room with a view offers gorgeous (and affordable) composed plates with a side of gallery chic.

03/12/2015 By Allison Jones