Brooke Jackson-Glidden is the James Beard Award-winning editor in chief of Portland Monthly, often covering food and beverage, arts and culture, travel and outdoors, gender and sexuality, and labor movements. She previously served as the editor of Eater Portland; her work has appeared in the Boston Globe, the Arizona Republic, and USA Today. She lives in North Portland with her partner and their two cats.

Heat Seeking

Destination Saunas in Oregon and Beyond

Shvitz in a “wine barrel,” cold plunge in a river, or soak up the steam from a bubbling hot spring.

10/30/2024 Edited by Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Rebecca Jacobson

Hot Spots

The Best Saunas In and Around Portland

Bask in fir-scented steam, lounge near the hearth in a 200-degree cabin, or blast Mitski in your own private suite at one of these Portland spas.

10/23/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Allecia Vermillion

Dining Picks

Three New Portland Restaurants to Try This Fall

Pandan waffles with fish sauce bacon, roe-dotted scrambled eggs, and more.

10/09/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Daniel Barnett

Q&A

Oh, Rose’s Olivia Rose Has a Lot of Problems Still

Living in Olympia while the rest of her band lives in Portland isn’t one of them.

09/09/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Editor's Note

From the Editor: Lessons in Hospitality

Portland Monthly’s new editor in chief reflects on what makes a great restaurant—and a great magazine.

09/05/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Q&A

Portland-Raised TikTok Comic EJ Marcus Comes Home

Known for his impressions of a “cool LA dad” and “your mom’s friend with random political beliefs,” the LA-based comic will conjure his Portland childhood at Mississippi Studios.

08/29/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Openings

The Team Behind Big Salt Just Opened Two New Wine Bars

Bar Nina and Big Salt Bar land somewhere between Ovum Wines tasting rooms and wine bars, serving rare Iberian glass pours and tiny Spanish sausages.

08/28/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Openings

Highly Anticipated Vietnamese American Breakfast Spot Mémoire Cà Phê Opens This Month

The Alberta café comes from the people behind Matta, Portland Cà Phê, and HeyDay, with black sesame cinnamon rolls and pork belly breakfast burritos.

08/23/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Openings

Dirty Rice Arancini Take Their Cues from Sicilian Reds at Parallel Food & Drink

Former Momofuku sommelier Stacey Gibson runs the NE Sandy bar with her husband, Olympia Provisions alum chef Joey Gibson.

08/08/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Dining Picks

Three New Portland Restaurants to Try This Summer

Where to eat crispy fried mackerel tails, burgers with Italian beef vibes, and pretty, peak-season produce.

07/30/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Heating Up

After Six Years, Hot Springs Resort Kah-Nee-Ta Has Reopened. Here’s What to Expect.

The Warm Springs resort is home to mineral soaking tubs, kid-friendly pools, and private cabanas with river views.

07/24/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

In Memoriam

Naomi Pomeroy Insisted on Excellence. That's What Made Her a Legend.

The late founder of iconic Portland restaurant Beast, Pomeroy was committed to growth, both in the kitchen and outside it.

07/17/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Q&A

How the New Film Cora Bora Captures Portland’s Music World

Screenwriter Rhianon Jones revisits her decade in the local scene, including its tragedies.

07/03/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Interview

Portland Comedian Riley McCarthy Thrives on Discomfort

The 2021 Portland’s Funniest Person runner-up talks mental health, the time he lied about being a doctor, and his successful Twitch show.

08/26/2021 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden