LONG STORY [SHORT]

The Destroyer

An interview with best-selling science fiction author S.M. Stirling, who has envisioned a post-apocalyptic Oregon in his Emberverse series.

01/19/2011 By Martin Patail

HOMEGIRL

Manila Mata Hari

In the occupied Pacific, a now- forgotten Portland nightclub singer turned herself into one of World War II’s most Celebrated spies

01/14/2011 By Brian Libby

Slideshow

Slide Show: Label of Love

12/21/2010

Portland Monthly Presents

State of the Game

Legal or not, Oregon gambling is an ancient tradition

12/21/2010 By Meghan Hilliard, Veronica Martin, and Martin Patail

Emerging Designer

Alicia Wood Weaves Family and Earthy Elegance into Every Ensemble

Surrounded by kids and chickens while collaborating with her husband, the designer sews family into every seam.

12/21/2010 By Eden Dawn

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Oregon's Pre-Existing Condition

Freelancers may love Portland’s creative lifestyle, but when it comes to getting insurance, only the healthy need apply.

12/21/2010 By Hannah Wallace

Article

The Edge Ledger

A quick guide to the odds of Oregon’s casino games (and how to tilt them in your favor)

12/16/2010 By Martin Patail and Ali Moran

WHAT'S UP, DOC?

Top Doctors 2011

For the sixth year, we bring you our annual selection of Portland's best physicians—292 doctors in 59 specialties—as chosen by their peers.

12/15/2010

Portland Monthly Book Exerpt

Human/Nature

In a new autobiography, renowned Portland conservationist Spencer Beebe charts his 40 years of balancing civilization and the natural world.

11/18/2010 By Spencer Beebe

Article

NSFW

A dentist's online porn cruising shatters a practice and exposes the blurry legal lines over what's not safe for work

11/17/2010 By Lee Van Der Voo

2010 Best Bars

How to Drink Alone

Sipping solo can actually be a rewarding experience, a chance to sit back and quietly absorb the events of the day.

11/17/2010 By Kasey Cordell

2010 Best Bars

How to Buy a Lady (or Gent) a Drink

Want a phone number? Start with a drink.

11/17/2010 By Alexis Rehrmann

2010 Best Bars

Straight Up

Three of Portland’s bartending best serve up stories from behind the bar

11/17/2010 By Nicole Morales

2010 Best Bars

Classic Drinks to Try Before You Die

According to Portland Monthly’s 2008 Bartender of the Year, Daniel Shoemaker from Teardrop Lounge

11/17/2010

2010 Best Bars

Rules of the Juke

Guidelines for putting together your playlist, from a jukebox junkie

11/17/2010 By Zach Dundas

2010 Best Bars

Bar Basics

Rules of engagement for pubs, clubs and lounges

11/17/2010 By Ali Moran

2010 Best Bars

Best Bars to Eat Well

Cocktail Recipes

11/17/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

2010 Best Bars

Best Bars to Take a Date

Cocktail Recipes

11/17/2010 By Kasey Cordell

2010 Best Bars

Best Bars to Score a Deal

Cocktail Recipes

11/17/2010 By Zach Dundas

2010 Best Bars

Best Bars to Play

Cocktail Recipes

11/17/2010 By John Chandler, Gretchen Holzgang, Ali Moran, and Georgia Perry