BEST RESTAURANTS

The Top Portland Food Trends of 2015

Every year has its culinary obsessions (remember house-churned butter? Harissa?) This year is no exception.

10/19/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

LONG STORY SHORT

The 92-Year-Old Swimmer Breaking World Records and Inspiring Us All

In 2014, Oregon Masters-class swimmer Willard “Wink” Lamb broke five age-group records, bringing his current count to 14 world and 36 national marks. We talked to the athlete about aging, staying active, and what it takes to just keep swimming.

07/13/2015 By Mary Stutzman

RIDE DESIGN

Will Your Next Road Bike Be Made of Wood?

Southeast Portland's Renovo bikes are road ready—and gorgeous.

07/07/2015 By Mary Stutzman

FIT CITY

One Local Cardiologist Has Your Personal Exercise Prescription

This Providence running group gives Portlanders the heart to start exercising—and with a new book, the principles are available to everyone.

07/06/2015 By Mary Stutzman

BUSINESS

The International Stories Behind the Rugs at Portland's Kush

The local business shares the challenges of a global trade.

06/22/2015 By Mary Stutzman

ALPHA BUTTERFLY

How to Get Ahead in Sustainable Advertising

Stick to your guns and make a difference—while making plenty of $$$ while you're at it.

05/26/2015 By Mary Stutzman

DEEP STEEP

Talking Tea Therapy with Portland's Own Tea Monk

Paul “Po” Rosenberg demystifies Chinese-style tea service for curious sippers in need of a chi intervention.

05/14/2015 By Mary Stutzman

FIT CITY

Run like it’s 1848 at the Oregon Trail 5K

Love history? Like running? Get your game on at the Oregon Trail 5k and see if you can survive.

05/01/2015 By Mary Stutzman

BODY TALK

Love in the Time of Breast Cancer: Talking Treatment with Kids

Portland moms help explain breast cancer—and express love—to little loved ones.

04/30/2015 By Mary Stutzman

TREAT YO SELF

Mother's Day Spa Specials Around Portland

Whether you're pampering your mama, your baby mama, or yourself, local spas have you covered.

04/29/2015 By Allison Jones and Mary Stutzman

FIT CITY

Run Through Mud, Fire, and Paintballs at these Crazy Summer Races

Summer’s a comin’—time to get off the treadmill and get your shoes dirty. Fun runs too easy? Test your mettle (and mad monkey bar skills) and sign up for an obstacle race!

04/27/2015 By Mary Stutzman