Real Estate

Property Watch: Mount Tabor Atomic Ranch with a Hollywood Connection

Enjoy endless summer in a pool good enough for Esther Williams.

09/25/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Lagers

Taste Test: Best (and Worst) Local Beers for a Hot Day

You might as well support the local economy. We tried 5 made-in-Oregon lagers to cool you off after you’ve mowed the lawn on a hot afternoon, or just watched someone else do it. Here are our picks.

07/25/2023 By Sam Stites

Glizzy City

What’s Portland’s Signature Hot Dog? We Found 4 Finalists

We can do better than Chicago and Seattle. Really. We tapped our city's beloved foodies and whittled down to four prospects.

07/24/2023 By Dalila Brent

Crisps

Taste Test: Best (and Worst) Tim’s Potato Chips

We compared 7 flavors, from original to Sasquatch Surprise, to choose the chips to stock in your pantry.

07/18/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Summer Eats

Taste Test: Best (and Worst) Hot Dogs for Grilling—Local and Not

Oh, snap. We compared five Oregon-made hot dogs to a national brand. Which should you buy?

07/05/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Music

The PoMo Essential Summer 2023 Playlist

Summer songs from Portlanders old and new, and even a tribute to the city itself, to spin this season on our Spotify playlist, brought to you by Portland Monthly.

06/14/2023 By Matthew Trueherz and Margaret Seiler

Fires

Make S'mores Now, Before Burn Ban Begins a Month Early—but There’s a Loophole

Multnomah County is initiating a burn ban this week. Here's how to safely enjoy those s'mores anyway.

06/14/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Editor’s Note

From the Editor: What’s Your Favorite Part of Oregon Summer?

All hail suds and sundaes. And the free water show.

06/02/2023 By Margaret Seiler

Recipe

Bake Tres Leches Just Like Sugarpine Drive-In's Pastry Chef

Victoria Ascencio combines nostalgia, seasonal berry bounty, and an unexpected ingredient in her tres leches cake recipe.

05/31/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton Photography by Michael Novak

Swimming

Portland's Regional Government Wants to Give You a Life Jacket

Metro’s Jason Ligons helps BIPOC kids have fun in the water, and has advice for everyone on staying safe.

04/21/2023 By Sam Stites

Music

Have the End of Summer Blues? Check Out These Concerts at the Oregon State Fair

Psst: the lineup at the Salem fairgrounds includes the Beach Boys, TLC, and Shaggy, to name a few.

08/24/2022 By Michelle Harris and Dalila Brent

Trend

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

Where to find the best dishes featuring corn. Because corn. Is. Awesome!

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

Outdoors

Shady Hikes and Picnic Spots for Hot Days in and around Portland

From the fir frenzy of North Portland’s Columbia Park to a tree-lined trail on Sauvie Island, here are a few places to celebrate the shadows.

08/11/2022 By Cassondra Bird, Michelle Harris, and Margaret Seiler

Heat Wave

Are Oregonians Learning to Love Air Conditioning?

As temperatures rise this week, new data from the federal government suggests that the answer is yes.

07/27/2022 By Julia Silverman

Heat Wave

A Heat Wave Is Coming for Portland This Week

Here are the places in and around the city that will be opening cooling shelters.

07/25/2022 By Michelle Harris

Vacation

Still Looking to Book that Summer Getaway?

These Airbnbs have some reservations available (but act fast!)

07/25/2022 By Michelle Harris

Summer

5 Oregon-Made Sunscreens for the Dog Days of Summer

Plus advice from an OHSU dermatologist on what to look for when choosing sun protection

07/21/2022 By Julia Silverman

Summer Fun

The Big Float Is Bringing the Party to the Willamette River for One Last Hurrah

Grab your unicorn floatie and a life jacket for the 10th and final installment of the flotilla fundraiser.

07/05/2022 By Michelle Harris

Heat Wave

Portland's Program to Install Air Conditioning in Low-Income Homes Lags behind Initial Plans

Fewer than 100 units are currently up and running.

06/24/2022 By Michelle Harris

Music

Portland Monthly’s Essential Summer 2022 Playlist

Summer songs from Portlanders old and new to spin this season

06/24/2022 By Conner Reed