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Vegetarian samosas sit on a shiny metal plate at The Sudra in Portland, Oregon.
Live
Eating green: Your guide to the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of the Rose City.
September 22, 2023 11:54 AM
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Ben McBee
mox boarding house bathroom portland pdx
Culture
Announcing the best bathroom in Portland, according to our readers
Despite being snubbed by America’s Best Restroom awards, we know the true best bathroom resides in Portland.
August 23, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
People smile and clap as they stand around a woman who is holding a handstand in an indoor fitness room with a hardwood floor and white walls.
Live
Flow at these Portland yoga studios
Check out these 14 yoga studios around the City of Roses offering sweat-fueled workouts, restorative meditation, and more.
August 22, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
The owner of Shawarma Station hands a customer their food at Midtown Beer Garden food cart pod in downtown Portland.
Food
Midtown Beer Garden makes its mark on downtown Portland
The redeveloped food cart pod at Southwest Fifth Avenue and Harvey Milk Street is a collaboration between Expensify and ChefStable, which will feature 25 new and returning eateries.
August 15, 2023
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Ben McBee
A welder works on a bike frame.
Events
Inaugural bike building festival MADE rolls into town
The trade event, held at Zidell Yards from Thursday, Aug. 24, to Sunday, Aug. 27, invites industry members and consumers to celebrate the craftsmanship of building bicycles by hand.
August 3, 2023
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Ben McBee
A close up of a focaccia sandwich in someone's hands at Montelupo.
Food
Montelupo grows twofold, expanding to Sellwood
The Italian restaurant and market’s second location will move into the former BAES Fried Chicken space, in between PDX Sliders and Oaks Bottom Public House.
August 1, 2023
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Ben McBee
People gathered in a restaurant with a wood paneled ceiling, blue accents, white tables, and plants lined up in a row.
Food
Mermosa PDX celebrates a ‘siren’ ancestor, freedom, and the flavors of Haiti, France, and the American South
The new restaurant in the former Southland Whiskey Kitchen space on Northwest 23rd Avenue serves brunch and dinner with a fusion of flavors inspired by a 19th-century family love story.
July 21, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A photo of the exterior of Montelupo Italian Market
Food
Go out and grab global flavors for your feast
These Portland area international markets and grocery stores stock their shelves with items you probably won’t find at Fred Meyer.
July 20, 2023
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Ben McBee
A room painted black with a plant wall and a neon yellow sign that says "The Jungle Room" contained a spa bed while a humidifier blows steam toward it.
Wellness
Visit a new hidden spa at this plant and wellness shop in Northeast Portland
The Jungle Room is a one-room spa tucked inside a woman-owned shop selling plants and skincare products.
July 19, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
People shopping at the grand opening of Portland Gear's new store in Washington Square.
Work
Made in Portland: 18 things grown in the City of Roses
From brands to bands, Portland’s business scene is truly inspired.
July 1, 2023
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Ben McBee
The Sports Bra owner Jenny Nguyen chats with patrons on the opening day of the women's sports bar.
Events
Cheer on the U.S. Women’s National Team in the World Cup from Portland’s ‘Living Room’
The Sports Bra, Portland Community Football Club, and Flicks on the Bricks are teaming up to host a watch party downtown on Friday, July 21.
June 28, 2023
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Ben McBee
A floral arch stands at the edge of a rooftop patio overlooking the city skyline with chairs set in rows in the foreground, lining an aisle.
Play
Wedding venues in Portland
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
June 15, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A coffee cafe with a natural wood counter.
Live
Order up: your guide to Portland’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
June 5, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
Shira Fogel, founder of Tiny Talkers, signs with her hands to two young toddler age kids.
Small Business
Q+A: Shira Fogel, founder of Tiny Talkers
Her business helps babies and toddlers learn to communicate with their parents and peers, oftentimes before they can verbally talk, by using basic sign language.
May 9, 2023
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Ben McBee
A low-lit room with two massage chairs, plants, wall art, and decorative lights.
Small Business
Discover Hidden Oasis, Northeast Portland’s relaxing sensory room
A mobile experience will open around Memorial Day of 2023.
April 26, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
st johns beer porch portland pdx
Food
Embark on an appetizing adventure during Portland Food Cart Week
The event celebrates and supports the small eateries that contribute the Portland’s reputation as a culinary paradise.
April 14, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A barista reaches for a stack of metal cups.
Business
Portland cafes partner with new company to keep single-use cups out of landfills
OKAPI Reusables seeks to end the excess waste and encourage reuse with coffee, boba, and juice to-go cups.
April 10, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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