Web Exclusives

GIFT GUIDE

The Art of DIY Gifting

Opt out of the season's shopping rush with this tasty gift for everyone on your list—cardamom shortbread cookies tied up with a Made in Portland gift tags!

11/15/2013

GIFT GUIDE

15 Only-in-Portland Gifts

What do you get for the Oregonian with everything? Think outside of the perfectly wrapped box with these one-of-a-kind gifts straight out of Portlandia.

11/15/2013 By Allison Jones and Cari Johnson

WEB EXCLUSIVE

A Custom Crossword Puzzle

Portland's global crossword puzzle star Brian Greer made this grid just for us—but we're happy to share.

11/15/2013

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Your Winter Beer Calendar

Throw on a scarf and get ready for holiday celebrations of the brewed variety—these winter beer events will keep your cheeks rosy all season long.

11/14/2013 By Nathan Tucker

WINTER EVENTS

The PoMo Guide to Portland's Holiday Shows

From new holiday plays and the Tony Starlight Christmas Show to Handel’s Messiah and the Christmas Ship Parade, Portland's putting on plenty of festivities this season.

11/14/2013 By Aaron Scott and Jonathan Frochtzwajg

WEB EXCLUSIVE

3 Ways to Use Vinn Distillery's Baijiu

Wilsonville's own Chinese spirits company shares serving suggestions for their subtle, elegant brown rice-based beverage.

11/14/2013 By Margarett Waterbury

WEB EXCLUSIVE

An Evening at Thomas Lauderdale's Loft

Sneak a peek inside the Pink Martini bandleader's legendary party palace with our exclusive video.

10/11/2013 Videography by Tuck Woodstock

WEB EXCLUSIVE

Q&A: Singer-Songwriter Laura Veirs

Veirs talks about her new album, parenthood, and how living here is a lot like a 'Portlandia' sketch. She plays Doug Fir Oct 5.

09/30/2013 By John Chandler

LISTEN

Playlist: Elliott Smith's Portland

Explore the songwriter's PDX references, from “Rose Parade” to “Needle in the Hay”

09/13/2013

THE NEW WAY TO WORK

Videos: Portland's Best Places to Work

Freewheeling offices (yes, that is a kegerator). Revolutionary fitness programs (everyone knows how far you ran). The end of vacation as we know it (relax—it’s a good thing). Making a living in Portland is nothing like it used to be.

09/13/2013 Videography by Sreang Hok

PORTLAND WINE

An Interactive Guide to Portland's Urban Wineries

Oregon’s new wine country looks a little different: gritty industrial spaces, uncommon grape varieties, and not a vine in sight. Best of all? It’s right down the street. Here's where to find them all.

09/13/2013 Illustrations by Julie Reposa By Cole Danehower

BACKPAGE

Vox Populi: How Portlanders Work (Extended Results)

We asked nearly 1,000 of our readers about their office romances, workplace coffee habits, and most embarrassing on-the-job experiences.

09/13/2013

Slideshow

Slide Show: Fall Arts Guide 2013

08/20/2013

VIDEO

In the Kitchen with Gabriel Rucker

Heat up the grill with the James Beard Award-winning chef of Le Pigeon and watch him transform celery root with Beaujolais barbecue sauce.

08/16/2013 Videography by Sreang Hok