Dining Picks

Portland’s Top Sushi Spots for Any Occasion

Sensational omakase experiences to reliable takeout, Portland has sushi covered every day of the week.

03/20/2026 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Real Estate

Property Watch: That Viral Spanish-Style Stucco House in Woodstock

It’s gone pending after four days, but we can still dream of its carved wood beams and that fireplace tucked into its swirling central staircase.

03/20/2026 By Melissa Dalton

seeing things

How to Be an Antiracist Author Ibram X. Kendi Is in Town

Also: Jacqueline Novak, and other Portland shows and events this week.

03/19/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Plants

At Rancho Cacto, Molly Malecki Is All About the Succulents

She's known to some as the Cactus Lady.

03/19/2026 By Jordan Michelman Photography by Michael Novak

Blossoms

A Flower CSA Will Keep You in Local Blooms All Season Long

Skip the grocery store bouquets by signing up for a flower subscription from a Portland-area farm.

03/18/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

shop local

Tariffs Are Hamstringing Italian Imports. Oregon Wine, Cheese, and Pasta Offer an Alternative.

Trouble finding your favorite Italian provisions lately? A large local contingent of Italophile farmers, foragers, fisheries, and restaurants can help.

03/18/2026 By Elena Valeriote

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Spring 2026 Best Escapes

03/18/2026

Editor’s Note

Building Community Isn’t Always Fun. Do It Anyway.

How fighting for a working elevator taught me how to talk to strangers.

03/17/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Awesome Blossom

Guide to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

Thirty miles south of Portland, 40 rainbow acres await.

03/16/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

Long Story Short

Fat Cyclist Marley Blonsky Won’t Leave You Behind

The All Bodies on Bikes cofounder wants to create a more welcoming, inclusive cycling world, one ride at a time.

03/16/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Photography by Molly J. Smith

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Summer in Rockaway Beach: The Bucket List

Cheerful and eclectic, the Oregon Coast town boasts a long list of summer pastimes.

03/15/2026

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Where Wine Country Meets Historic Charm

Explore vineyards, hike scenic hillsides, and unwind in one of Oregon’s best-preserved Gold Rush towns.

03/15/2026

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Future-Proofing a Spot at the Table for Hungry Portlanders

Meals on Wheels People’s new Eastside Resource Center will extend the nonprofit’s reach and impact from a community hub on 82nd Avenue.

03/15/2026 By Ben McBee

Bookshelf

Why Can’t a 5-Year-Old Write a Memoir?

Kevin Sampsell’s novel Baby in the Night is as sweetly hilarious and poignant as baby talk gets.

03/13/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Real Estate

Property Watch: This Historic Nob Hill Condo Has a Fresh New Look

Explore everything that Nob Hill has to offer from this recently refreshed historic condo.

03/13/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Seeing Things

A David Hockney Blockbuster at PAM

The Portland Art Museum show runs through July 26.

03/12/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Glass Houses

What’s the Deal With Those Mirror Cabins All Over Airbnb?

Reflective glass houses keep popping up at campsites and resorts in Oregon and beyond.

03/12/2026 By Emily Grosvenor

Best Bars

Portland’s Top Irish Pubs for St. Patrick’s Day, or Any Day

Where to find the best spots for pints of Guinness, corned beef, and Irish whiskey.

03/11/2026 By Alex Frane, Fiona McCann, and Margaret Seiler

Q&A

Ripping the City with Bocha

From Red Grapes: Volume 1 to major brand collaborations, Bocha is shaping Portland’s hip-hop scene with intention, visuals, and West Coast energy.

03/11/2026 By Dalila Brent Illustrations by Betty Turbo

Best of the City

Top Dentists 2026

Our annual list of the best dental practitioners in the Portland area.

03/10/2026 Edited by Portland Monthly Staff