On Line

The Gen Z Kids Behind the Busiest Matcha Café in Portland

It’s been around for decades. Why does it feel like we’ve never actually tasted matcha until now?

07/31/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Skin Contact

In Northeast Portland, You Can Take a Bath in Wine (Sort Of)

Hey, it’s cheaper than a trip to Bordeaux.

07/28/2025 By Rebecca Jacobson Illustrations by Tara Jacoby

Popular Hairstyles

‘Sparkling’—It’s a Hairstyle—Goes Mainstream

As fairy hair popularity soars in Portland, its practitioners have a showdown. Sort of.

09/12/2023 By Rachel Saslow Photography by Thomas Teal

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

Trend

Tik Tok-Trendy Cucumbers Are Hot This Summer

Stay cool with cukes.

08/16/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Cocktails

In Defense of the Blue Drink

Grown-up cocktails are overrated—bring on the dye.

07/20/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Cocktails

The Best Local Spots to Sip Espresso Martinis Like a '90s Boss

The '90s are back, from the faceplant of a Sex and the City reboot to sweet, caffeinated vodka.

03/07/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food Trends

Shrimp Cocktail Is Back, Baby

The ritzy hors d’oeuvre can help make the most of hard-won pandemic nights out and provide solace for nostalgia-starved diners.

02/14/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Word of Mouth

Portland Chefs Reveal their Secret Projects and Predictions for 2020

Salt and pepper on your table: in. Shitty bar food: out.

01/02/2020 By Karen Brooks

TREND WATCH

The Tasty Details on Portland's Fry Bread Trend

The Native American, elephant ear look-alike is finding its way into restaurants and food carts all over Portland.

10/15/2015 By Emma Mannheimer

#SWEATERWEATHER

Portland's Best Fall Sweaters

The time has come, the walrus said, to talk of knits and fleece. We've got your shopping guide to the city's top spots to get cozy.

09/16/2015 By Allison Jones

TREND WATCH

Are Tomato Leaves Portland’s Hottest New Ingredient?

The fragrant nightshade greenery is popping up all over the city. We’ve got the scoop on where to find it.

08/13/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

GOOD EATS

What Are the Next Big Trends in Smoothies and Juice?

We asked Portland's juice bar professionals to share their take on what's on the horizon of healthy sipping.

08/07/2015 By Allison Jones and Tuck Woodstock

Trend Watch

Hot Dogs: So Hot Right Now

The iconic ballpark frank is going through a major Portland renaissance.

03/06/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

TREND WATCH

Fancy Toast Takes Over

No longer stuck in the position of breakfast-plate sidekick, artisan toast is sweeping Portland.

11/04/2014 By Sarah Ostaszewski

TREND WATCH

Trend Watch

Prep your feet for fall with a collection of must-have ankle boots for fall.

09/04/2013 By Eden Dawn With Lauren Elbert

TREND WATCH

Trend Watch: Statement Necklaces

A picture is worth 1,000 words, but a statement necklace says even more. See ten of our favs in this week's roundup.

07/30/2013 By Eden Dawn With Saxon Trobaugh

Slideshow

Trend Watch: Statement Necklaces

07/30/2013

TREND WATCH

Trend Watch: White on White

Are you brave enough for the ultimate summer trend?

06/19/2013 By Eden Dawn With Beau Reed

Slideshow

Trend Watch: White on White

06/18/2013