Taste Test

5 Local Sparkling Wines for Celebrating

Move over, Champagne. These are the Oregon bubblies we love, whether for New Year’s Eve or just because.

12/26/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Thai'd & True

Superfan: These Besties Enjoy a Spendy Meal at Langbaan Every Month

Jessica Miller and Reme DeBisschop have eaten at Langbaan since 2015. What keeps them coming back?

12/26/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton Photography by Michael Raines

Cheers!

4 Great Oregon Ciders to Drink Right Now

Holiday cider? We can get behind that.

12/21/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Most Innovative Restaurants

The Pizza Shop Run by One Guy. Yes, Just One.

Two years of operating Gracie’s Apizza solo taught Craig Melillo a new model for restaurants.

12/21/2023 By Arianne Cohen Photography by Michael Raines

Most Innovative Restaurants

Where to Find Portland’s Rarest Regional Dishes

No need to travel the world for these dishes, from bandeja paisa to cao lầu, rarely seen in the Pacific Northwest.

12/21/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Unionized

8th Time’s the Charm: Powell’s and Employees Agree to a Contract

Following a strike and more than 10 months of bargaining, employees at Powell’s Books have voted to ratify to the eighth contract on offer.

12/20/2023 By Matthew Trueherz

Most Innovative Restaurants

In Portland, Cooperation, Sharing, and Charity Are on the Menu

From collectives to cooperative ownership, Dame Collective, Mirisata, and Café Olli cook up sustainable business models in a notoriously tough industry.

12/20/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

Portland’s Best Holiday Cookies

Need to sweeten up a holiday party? These are our favorites.

12/19/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Rare, Jacobethan 739-Sq-Ft Condo (and It's Affordable)

The gorgeous building in Northwest is on the National Register of Historic Places.

12/19/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Sponsored Content

New Portland Veterinary Hospital Strives to Serve All Clients

Oregon Humane Society opens new full-service community veterinary hospital.

12/19/2023

Most Innovative Restaurants

What's Autobiographical Cuisine? 3 Portland Eateries Tell Their Stories

Borscht tacos. Pho pizza. Taiwanese spaghetti. These local restaurateurs draw from multicultural lives to create cuisines of their own.

12/18/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton Photography by Michael Novak

Sponsored Content

2024 Is the Year to Transform Your Home

Three reasons to remodel — from the pros at Mountainwood Homes.

12/18/2023

Sticker Shock!

The Most Expensive Book You Can Buy in Portland

Print isn’t dead, but books are certainly worth more if the author is.

12/14/2023 By Matthew Trueherz

Sponsored Content

A World of Art for Your Walls at the Portland Fine Print Fair

Learn what to expect at the Portland Art Museum’s annual opportunity to peruse and purchase fine art prints.

12/14/2023

The Price Is Right

Where to Get Bulk Discounts on Produce, Meat, and Pantry Staples in Portland

Whether you have a big family, tons of housemates, or a penchant for stocking up, sometimes buying more costs less.

12/14/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Sanity

Why Are Oregon Therapists Training for 500 Fewer Hours?

Alarming as it sounds, it’s a good thing.

12/13/2023 By Arianne Cohen

Food and Drink News

A Rare, All-Sparkling Winery Opens a Tasting Room This Spring

Corollary Wines recently purchased a vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, and its hilltop tasting room, designed by the firm that brought us Hopscotch, opens in spring.

12/12/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

The Best Sourdough Bread

We tested classics from Ken’s Artisan Bakery and Grand Central Bakery against newcomers like Cafe Olli. These are our favorite crusty, crumby loaves in Portland.

12/12/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Sponsored Content

Accelerate Your Leadership Journey with New Confidence, Skills, and Resources

Discover the transformative edge of the University of Oregon's weekend MBA program in Portland.

12/12/2023

Tail Tales

Phyllis the Pit Bull Has Some Concerns

For decades, dogs like Phyllis had a bumpy path to adoption. The Oregon Humane Society is trying to change that.

12/12/2023 By Arianne Cohen