at the gallery

At 50, Blue Sky Gallery Still Believes in Photography

Portland’s international photo gallery has been one of the art form’s biggest players since day one.

12/04/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Openings

Is Fancy Baby Portland’s Next Great Wine Bar?

Rarefied champagne magnums fill the overseas-inspired bar in the Pearl. But there are plenty of casual bottles around, too.

10/25/2024 By Jordan Michelman Photography by Michael Novak

REAL ESTATE

Property Watch: A Luxe Penthouse in an Old Candy Factory

Built in 1904, this Pearl District beaut boasts exposed brick, high ceilings, and industrial accents.

02/12/2024 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Property Watch: Timeless Pearl District Loft by Jessica Helgerson

A once basic loft transformed with statement tile, a multitude of storage, and a built-in sectional that can seat 12 party guests at once

04/04/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Restaurant Review

Surviving Brunch at Jojo

Portland’s most proudly indulgent restaurant delves into the most punishing of meals.

04/03/2023 By Matthew Trueherz

Real Estate

Price Point: Pearl District Townhome vs. Grant Park Craftsman

Got a mil? Would you rather live in a townhome in the Pearl or a classic Craftsman in Northeast?

12/16/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Editor’s Note

From the Editor: How a Magazine Helped Me Fall in Love with the City

‘Working here and writing about the mind-bending arts, the blazing food scene, the outdoors, the shops, the wine, has immersed me in what’s truly crushable about this town.’

12/01/2022 By Fiona McCann

Restaurant Openings

Janken, An Upscale Pan-Asian Restaurant, Opens in the Former Bluehour Space

After cutting his teeth in Miami, chef Rodrigo Ochoa serves everything from wagyu steaks to pekin duck and nigiri at his first Portland restaurant.

11/23/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Real Estate

Price Point: Top of the Pearl, or Top of Tabor?

Would you prefer a penthouse in the Pearl or a brand-new build near Mount Tabor?

10/12/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Best Restaurants 2022

Jojo Gets a Glow-Up in the Pearl

The social media–famous fried chicken, burger, and jojo cart now has a brick-and-mortar on the west side. Is it really about the chicken sandwiches, or is it just the Instagram personality?

10/10/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

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

Restaurant Opening

Fried Chicken and Burger Sensation Jojo Opens Its Restaurant

The beloved blue food cart has expanded to a restaurant in the Pearl, complete with vegan and gluten-free options, milkshakes, and a full bar.

09/15/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Real Estate

Price Point: Updated Montavilla Ranch vs. Sunny Pearl Condo

Both of these homes are listed for $699,000. Which one do you think is the better deal?

07/13/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Beer Staff Picks

Our Favorite Places to Grab a Beer in Portland

’Tis the season for sun, fun, and good brews. From St. Johns to Buckman to the Pearl, here are some staff picks for where to grab a pint.

04/07/2022 By Dalila Brent, Katherine Chew Hamilton, Michelle Harris, Rose Lee, Michael Novak, Margaret Seiler, and Conner Reed

Footwear

These Portland-Made Shoes Marry Style with Sustainability

Hilos is using 3-D printing to ensure less waste and reduce environmental impact with its shoes—and did we mention they're comfy, too?

03/14/2022 By Jenni Moore

Development

Think the Portland Metro Area's Done For? These 11 Developments Beg to Differ

New apartment complexes, restored theaters, downtown music venues, and more are in the works.

02/16/2022 By Julia Silverman

Real Estate

Property Watch: Classic Penthouse in the Heart of the Pearl

Come for the exposed brick, stay for the art, food, and shopping.

09/13/2021 By Melissa Dalton

History

Vacant Portland Storefronts Become Canvases for New History Exhibit

History Is Now, part of the sixth Vanport Mosaic Festival, tells Oregon’s history through the voices of its underrepresented and marginalized communities.

06/05/2021 By Cami Hughes

Food & Drink

Meet the Dream Team at República in Portland's Pearl District

The new Mexican café, wine bar, and restaurant isn’t just about one chef—it’s about collaboration and camaraderie. Plus, a recipe for salsa macha.

03/03/2021 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Breaking News

Everybody Eats PDX Will Bring Ultimate Seafood Mac and Peach Cobbler Chicken and Waffles to the Pearl

Come for the Southern-meets-Pacific-Northwest cooking; stay for the atmosphere, the peach margaritas, and the community focus.

02/18/2021 By Katherine Chew Hamilton