Theater

A New Play at Portland Center Stage Examines the Link Between Segregation and Swimming

PCS and ART are tackling the second-ever production of Tony-nominated playwright Christina Anderson’s ‘The Ripple, the Wave that Carried Me Home.’

10/14/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Halloween

7 Pop Culture–Inspired Halloween Costumes You Can Shop for Locally

If you’re panicking as Halloween approaches and you haven’t been stockpiling costume ideas all year, we’ve got you covered.

10/14/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Food News

Ripe Cooperative, the Year-Old Euro-Centric Sidewalk Café in the Former Beast Space, Is Closing

Naomi Pomeroy’s exciting pandemic pivot aimed to show the true cost of running a restaurant. What does its closure mean?

10/12/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Openings

Paniolo in the Pearl: Fools and Horses Slings Hawaiian Cowboy Fare

The people behind Pink Rabbit open a slightly grown-up, but equally hip spot next door.

10/06/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Arts

Return to Sender: The Next ‘Dear Stranger’ Swaps Letters on Memory

Memory is the theme of Oregon Humanities’ current Dear Stranger letter exchange. They’re accepting submissions through October 31.

10/04/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Bars

First Look: Basquiat and Pink Velour in Kann’s Basement

Decorated with Basquiat and pink velour, the subterranean sibling of chef Gregory Gourdet’s ode to Haiti is a pan-Caribbean party.

09/29/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Oktoberfest

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Oregon

If you haven’t had a chance to break out your lederhosen, no worries. There are still 6 Portland Oktoberfest events to check out.

09/28/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Gone Fishing

9 Places to Eat a Whole Fish in Portland

From branzino to pompano, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite nose-to-tail offerings across the city.

09/23/2022 By Matthew Trueherz and Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food News

Local Food Magazine Looks to the Community to Print Its Latest Issue

Rising costs have threatened the production of Portland-based Kitchen Table. Will a crowdfunding model—and an even bigger magazine—work?

09/21/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Visual Art

Lisa Congdon Is Cataloging Herself

With work spanning galleries to greeting cards, the prolific artist’s quarterly “monograph” collects hercommercial art, iPhone photos, and everything in between.

09/19/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Books

Portland Book Festival Announces 2022 Lineup

More than 80 authors will convene on the South Park Blocks for the first fully in-person festival since 2019.

09/15/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Food

Bread Isn’t Free Anymore. It’s a Good Thing, and Here’s Why.

Local chefs say charging for bread creates higher-quality loaves and reduces waste.

09/13/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Gyms

The Cult of Barry’s Is Landing in Portland

Open October 15, the lavish HIIT class gym marks a new height for Portland’s fitness scene.

09/08/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Portland Bar Guide

Check Out These Gorgeous Bar Bathrooms

From Pac-Man tile at Ground Kontrol to gold detail at Doug Fir, these bar bathrooms are perfect for picture-taking, mirror-primping, or just plain admiring.

09/02/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Michael Novak, Conner Reed, Margaret Seiler, and Matthew Trueherz

Portland Bar Guide

Where to Find Portland’s Best Bar Bites

Satisfy the drunchies with cheesy, crunchy fried goodness, from burgers to won ton nachos at these Portland bars.

08/31/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Margaret Seiler, and Matthew Trueherz

Food

Recipe: Lunchbox-Friendly Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs

A look into Lunchbox, a new cookbook unpacking the never-ending struggle of what to pack your kids for lunch.

08/25/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Food

What to Eat at the Oregon State Fair 2022

Headed to Salem for the annual end-of-summer event? Expect treats like deep-fried Dr. Pepper, bacon-wrapped Reese’s, kale rice bowls, and more.

08/24/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Portland Bar Guide

Portland’s Top 50 Bars

From happening new hot spots to longtime favorites, these are the best bars in Portland, OR.

08/23/2022 By Shannon Daehnke, Ramona DeNies, Katherine Chew Hamilton, Michelle Harris, Andrew Jankowski, Conner Reed, Margaret Seiler, Julia Silverman, and Matthew Trueherz

Trend

Recess Therapy Got You Craving Corn? Have a Corntastic Day in PDX!

From corn pizza at Lovely’s Fifty Fifty to corn fritters at Oma’s Hideaway, these Portland spots are serving up corntastic treats.

08/19/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton and Matthew Trueherz

Graphic Design

Toro Y Moi and Raveena’s Graphic Designer Talks Representation Through Design

Portland design agency FISK works with everyone from major label recording artists (like Raveena) to local restaurants (like Toro Y Moi).

08/18/2022 By Matthew Trueherz