Brooke Jackson-Glidden is a James Beard Award-winning former editor in chief for Portland Monthly.

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.

08/21/2026 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Cheap Thrills

At Shirtzenpantz’s New Downtown Shop, Whimsy Rules

Affordable vintage and a giant throne of jeans in a former underwear store.

07/20/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Eat Stay Play

A Visitor’s Guide to Mount Rainier

The best hikes, waterfalls, and viewpoints within Washington’s first national park.

06/23/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Serenity Now

In Search of Seclusion on the Olympic Peninsula

During summer, quiet can be scarce—unless you know where to look.

06/08/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Eat, Stay, Play

A Summertime Guide to the Wallowas

The hidden gem hikes, detour-worthy restaurants, and cutest cabins near the Eagle Cap Wilderness.

06/01/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

In Short

Hot Takes on Portland’s Latest News

Real news in small packages.

05/26/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Ups & Downs

Millions of People Visit Oregon Volcanoes Every Year. Why?

Beyond the draw of their waterfalls and wildflowers, mountains remind us of our own resilience.

05/20/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

To-Go

The Case for Takeout Thai Food

There’s a reason Portland’s favorite Asian cuisine travels so well.

05/19/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Photography by Michael Novak

On the Rocks

A Mountaineer Shares Their Biggest Lessons from the Summit

Robin Wilcox, Mazamas board president and mountain climbing teacher, on the mental and physical hurdles encountered reaching the summit.

05/13/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Best Restaurants

Portland’s Outstanding Brunches

Where to find fish sauce bacon sandwiches, vegan breakfast burritos, gluten-free chicken and waffles, and decadent eggs Benedict.

05/06/2026 By Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Matthew Trueherz

Suburban Splendor

Beaverton Restaurants and Food Carts Worth the Slog Down 26

Crab manicotti, saucy Korean fried chicken, hubcap-size dosas, and more.

04/17/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Matthew Trueherz, Alex Frane, and Krista Garcia Photography by Thomas Teal

Hiking

9 Picture-Perfect Wildflower Hikes Within 90 Minutes of Portland

Wildflower season is calling. Celebrate with some of our favorite floral displays in the region.

03/30/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Dining Picks

A Guide to Portland’s Top Thai Restaurants

Our favorite places for khao soi, pad kee mao, and panang curry.

03/24/2026 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Editor’s Note

Building Community Isn’t Always Fun. Do It Anyway.

How fighting for a working elevator taught me how to talk to strangers.

03/17/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Long Story Short

Fat Cyclist Marley Blonsky Won’t Leave You Behind

The All Bodies on Bikes cofounder wants to create a more welcoming, inclusive cycling world, one ride at a time.

03/16/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Photography by Molly J. Smith

PDX Index

The Past 35 Years of Portland Protests, by the Numbers

In so-called ‘Little Beirut,’ civil disobedience remains a claim to fame.

03/04/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Get Together

Four Portlanders Explain Why Gathering Matters

A death doula, a priest, a union organizer, and a therapist on the importance of convening.

03/02/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Molto Bene

Portland’s Best Italian Restaurants

Our favorite Italian-American red sauce joints and Old World trattorias.

02/10/2026 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Soggy Season

5 Essential Rainy-Day Hikes near Portland

Don't let the wet stuff scare you. Explore churning waterfalls, ambling rivers, and lush forests on these close-to-home hikes.

02/03/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Tooth To-Go

Mobile Dentists and Hygienists Bring Oral Care to Portland Seniors

Older adults often miss out on crucial dental care. These are the people trying to change that.

02/02/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden