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. 

Getaway

Where to Stay in Willamette Valley Wine Country

Hotels, inns, and a trailer park for an overnight in the Valley.

07/15/2025 By Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Matthew Trueherz

Summer Weekends

Refreshing, Sand-Free Ways to Cool Off This Weekend

Pools, splash pads, and waterslides any kid would love.

07/09/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Open Invite

Welcome to Oregon's Wine Party Scene

Alt Wine Fest and AAPI Food & Wine are not just the valley’s hottest festivals—they’re making Oregon wine feel approachable.

07/08/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Wine Time

6 Ways to Taste Wine in the Willamette Valley

Whether you’re looking for rare varietals or simply a great view.

07/02/2025 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Editor’s Note

An Argument for Befriending the Willamette

Our river, ourselves.

06/23/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Food News

Berlu Bakery Is Back with Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Dumplings

Chef Vince Nguyen reopens Berlu Bakery in a new space this month, serving bodega standards viewed through a Vietnamese lens.

06/17/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Summer Weekends

A Waterfall-Loving Wine Nerd’s Guide to the Gorge

Follow hikes and swims with skin-contact viognier and stone fruit.

06/13/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Food News

Bar Nouveau Is St. Johns' Most Exciting New Pop-Up. Soon, It'll Be a Restaurant.

“It’s like if Julia Child did acid and lived on a commune for a while.”

05/22/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Ruby Beauties

A Picker’s Guide to Oregon’s Strawberry Varieties

Hoods aren’t the only berry in town.

05/20/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Illustrations by Mark Wang

Food News

This Forthcoming Mariscos Pop-Up Hand-Grinds Its Masa

Coming this summer: late-night aguachiles and mamey ice cream.

05/19/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Photography by Michael Novak

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.

05/15/2025 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Love Letters

An Illustrated Ode to Dyke Hoops

The queer-friendly pickup games are still serious—but about building inclusive community.

05/05/2025 Illustrations by Shay Mirk By Shay Mirk and 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.

04/17/2025 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Dining Picks

Portland’s Top Sushi Spots for Any Occasion

Look no further for the best casual, splurge, and takeout options around town, from straightforward nigiri to complex specialty rolls.

04/09/2025 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Matthew Trueherz

Editor's Note

Portland’s West Side Is Cooler Than You Think

With its blend of unique shops, ambitious restaurants, and beautiful architecture, the west side deserves a second look.

04/09/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Q&A

Shari Dunn Says Now Is Not the Time to Give Up on DEI

The equity consultant’s new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work, argues that we need to rethink how we hire, evaluate, and train employees.

03/18/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Eat Here Now

The Culinary Case for Beaverton

The suburb’s new restaurants are giving Portland a run for its money.

03/06/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Photography by Thomas Teal

Portland vs. The World

Ditch the Suburban Stigma and Eat at These Beaverton Chains

Where to find a taste of Portland—or Mongolian hot pot—in the burbs.

02/20/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Soccer City, USA

A Word from Timber Jim, the Man with the Chainsaw

Approaching the 50th anniversary of the Portland Timbers’ first game, its original hype man reflects on his legacy.

02/18/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Sugar Rush

3 Beaverton Dessert Shops Worth a Detour

Find a sweet finish to any suburban food crawl, baklava to red bean buns.

02/12/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden