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Design

The Team Behind Portland's Under-the-Radar Wine Bar Company Just Opened a Casual Kerns Cocktail Lounge

Company, a bar in Portland, became a popular hangout spot among the creative community.

Old Friend, a design and branding studio, opened Company as a casual project.

Old Friend opened a new bar called Collector in a different location in Portland. [ more ]

EverOut Portland

Wine

Where to Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2023 in Portland - EverOut Portland

Beaujolais Nouveau Day, when France's most famous vin de primeur is released, is celebrated on the third Thursday of November.

Portland has several events that celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day by pouring their own Beaujolais Nouveau offerings and other similar wines. [ more ]

Eater Portland

Where to Pre-Order Thanksgiving Dessert Right Now

Bakeries in Portland are offering a variety of Thanksgiving desserts, including pies and other treats.

Pre-orders for these desserts have approaching deadlines and may sell out.

There is a map available for ordering full Thanksgiving meals or finding dine-in options on Thanksgiving Day in Portland. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

Coffee

The Coziest Cafe Beverages to Warm Up With This Holiday Season

Portland offers a variety of cozy and delicious coffee drinks for the winter season.

Local cafes and coffee shops in Portland have unique and innovative drink offerings. [ more ]

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Eater Portland

1 week ago

Coffee

This New Colombian Coffee Shop Will Transition Into a Vibey House Music Bar by Night

Portland's combination cafe-bars faced challenges due to staffing issues and changes in the social landscape, leading to many coffee shops closing before bars open in the evening.

Matta Cafe and Secret Grove in Northwest Flanders aim to revive Portland's social spirit by offering a unique blend of Colombian coffee, cocktails, live music, and food. [ more ]

Eater Portland

1 week ago

The Man Behind Jerry's Pizza, the Popular Tavern-Style Pizza Pop-Up, Has Opened a Bar

Jerry's Tavern in Northwest Portland, by pizzaiolo Jerry Benedetto, holding off on adding Chicago-style thin crust pizza to menu until pizza oven is repaired. [ more ]

PortlandTribune.com

2 weeks ago

82nd Avenue of Roses Parade takes place Saturday, April 27

The 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade is a key community event showcasing diversity in Portland neighborhoods. [ more ]

Eater Portland

Here Are Oregon's 2024 James Beard Award Finalists

Portland dominates James Beard Foundation nominations

James Beard Foundation implements changes after audit [ more ]

Entrepreneur

4 hours ago

Chelsea

How This Innovative Bookstore Became a Literary Landmark | Entrepreneur

Powell's City of Books in Portland, Oregon is a cultural cornerstone that combines new, used, and out-of-print books, fostering a sense of community and sustainability. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

1 week ago

Cars

STREET VIEW: Paying for the Pavement

Portland's 10-cent gas tax, crucial for transportation funding, faces anxiety in renewal despite broad endorsements. [ more ]

Eater Portland

2 weeks ago

LA food

A Guide to Oaxacan Dining in Portland

Oaxaca's cuisine is celebrated internationally, with complex moles and indigenous ingredients, making it the culinary heart of Mexico. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

2 weeks ago

Hear in Portland: The Debut Single From J Prodigy Does Not Miss, Nasalrod Vinyl Release at Polaris Hall

J Prodigy and Blossom are two talented artists from Portland releasing new music, showcasing their versatility in different music genres. [ more ]

Consequence

4 weeks ago

Menomena return with surprise three-song EP The Insulation

Menomena releases surprise EP after a decade with rotating vocalists. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

Hear in Portland: Kingsley Headlines the Blacker the Berry, Mal London Highlights a Celebrity Hairstylist, and About the New Decemberists Track

The article highlights a Black History Month event featuring local artists in Portland.

It mentions a new release from a Portland artist named Mal London. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

Hear in Portland: Sleater-Kinney's Scorching "Little Rope," WRK! Supergroup Debut, and Wynne's "Wife" Teases

The formation of a new music group called WRK! featuring Amenta Abioto, Brown Alice, and Jacque Hammond

The release of the music video for 'Wife' by Wynne featuring Chris Patrick [ more ]

Portland Mercury

Bory's Debut Is Part Elliott Smith's "Figure 8," Part Elephant 6, and All Portland Wunderkind

Bory-AKA, the music moniker of singer-songwriter Brenden Ramirez, has released his debut album called Who's A Good Boy.

The album was produced by musician and producer Mo Troper, who described the album as having influences from Elliott Smith's Figure 8 and the Elephant 6 collective. [ more ]

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Marketing

TravelCon is Back! Come Join Us!

TravelCon is a three-day event in Portland aimed at travel media professionals.

Sessions at TravelCon focus on helping creators go pro and scale their online business. [ more ]

PortlandTribune.com

Mission District

Union Gospel Mission to serve 900 meals through Easter Sunday

Union Gospel Mission in Portland to serve 900+ meals leading up to Easter.

Annual Easter Day brunch to be held on March 31. [ more ]

Mission Local

Mission District

Five and Diamond, the 17-year-old boutique, to close this month

Five and Diamond, an alternative fashion boutique in San Francisco, is closing after 17 years and moving to Portland.

The store's sales for the fourth quarter were down over 60 percent from the previous year, prompting the decision to close. [ more ]

SFGATE

SF real estate

Offers Pour In Before Buyer Bags Woodsy Midcentury Retreat in Portland, OR

Midcentury modern home in Portland sold in 2 weeks for $850,000.

Residents attracted to the home's Northern California ranch vibe and Pacific Northwest style. [ more ]

PortlandTribune.com

Black Lives Matter

Massive stainless-steel security doors being installed at Portland U.S. Courthouse

Stainless-steel wall to protect Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse

Completion of seven large, hinged barricades for security at entrance [ more ]

Portland Mercury

Design

Father Fannie Fills His ILY2 Too Mall Funhouse With Sparkles, Workshops, and Black Joy

Lloyd Center Mall in Portland is transforming into a hub for local arts and culture

ILY2's ILY2 Too gallery within the mall features rotating exhibitions by diverse artists [ more ]

Portland Monthly

Design

Which Plant Milk Do Portlanders Love Most?

The market for plant-based milk is projected to grow from $2.3 billion to $7.3 billion over the next decade.

Oregon, particularly Portland, is a hub for the plant-based milk industry.

Soy milk is the most popular plant-based milk globally, followed by almond milk and coconut milk. [ more ]

PortlandTribune.com

East Bay real estate

Officials celebrate grand opening of Northwest Portland affordable housing complex

Affordable housing complex in NW Portland with 146 units for vulnerable populations.

Project primarily serves seniors, communities of color, and people with disabilities. [ more ]

Truthout

Social justice

Outrage Erupts in Oregon as Democrats Move to Recriminalize Drugs

Right-wing media spread misinformation about Portland's homelessness issue.

Portland faces challenges with homelessness, housing costs, addiction, and mental health. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

Relationships

The Mercury 2024 Sex Survey Results!

The Mercury's annual sex survey in Portland had 1,477 participants, revealing diverse sexual orientations and political affiliations.

Majority of survey respondents in Portland are straight, with a growing number of bisexual, queer, and non-binary individuals participating. [ more ]

Eater Portland

Beer

Lazy Days Brewing Takes Over the Former Ex Novo Locations in Portland and Beaverton

Lazy Days Brewing has taken over the North Portland and Beaverton Ex Novo locations and is brewing Ex Novo beers.

Pasture, a deli and butcher shop, now serves breakfast and plans to expand its hours and food program. [ more ]

PortlandTribune.com

Education

Portland parks and rec recruits high school freshmen for caddie program

The EAGLE program in Portland is accepting applications for ninth-grade students.

The program is designed for students who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of color, female, non-binary, an immigrant, or a refugee. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

NYC politics

Here's Who's Running for Portland City Council in 2024

Portland will have a new 12-person City Council elected by ranked choice voting system in November 2024.

The next mayor will have limited voting power, but maintain administrative authority over some aspects of City Hall. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

Medicine

Portland Takes Rehab on the Road

Portland firefighters will start administering opioid withdrawal medication as part of a new pilot program called MOUD.

The program aims to address the overwhelming number of drug overdose cases and streamline emergency medical response. [ more ]

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US news

Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3, authorities say

A power line fell on a parked car in northeast Portland, Oregon, killing three people and injuring a baby during an ice storm.

The victims were electrocuted after they got out of the vehicle.

The region was under warnings for as much as 1 inch of ice, promising more damage after a deadly storm. [ more ]

EverOut Portland

NYC food

Our Favorite Vegan Restaurants in Portland for 2024 - EverOut Portland

Portland is one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world.

There are a variety of delicious vegan restaurants to try in Portland. [ more ]

Portland Monthly