A Woman's Work

In the wake of disaster, women are often the first to recuperate, to rile their families and neighbors in the face of misfortune. In this month’s photo essay, discover the inspiring tales of 16 amazing women, who, far and wide, have overcome the terrible obstacles life has thrown them. Learn what it really takes to do a “woman’s work,” for it is truly never done.

By Cassandra Nelson

Must Do: Shop

Go shopping for some of Portland’s most desired commodities: costumes, with help from Alicia J. Rose; plants, with help from Elizabeth Beekley; records, with help from Jay Martin; and fabric, with the help of Bill Crane.

By Karen Brooks

Must Do: Become a Fan

Become a fan of Portland’s home teams, from mainstream sports to more alternative arenas. Learn how to enlist in the Timbers Army from Shawn Levy, or let Beth Burns burden you with a cyclocross addiction. Best yet, become a derby devotee by following Judge Steven Price’s easy three-step guide.

By Karen Brooks

Must Do: Culture

Recommendations by Christina Sells, Sarah Dougher, Nate Overmeyer, Thomas Lauderdale, and Matt Zaffino on how to get down with Portland culture. Sneak peak must-do’s: listen to folk music, learn how to dance, and get retired.

By Karen Brooks

Must Do: Eat & Drink

Take a walk on the wild side: Justin Oswald’s guide on where to get good, fresh meat in Portland. Don’t like meat? How about Paige Powell’s guide to going vegan? If you’d rather eat out, there’s Robert More’s recommendations for dining with strangers. Or you can just drink, with Minott Kerr’s lip-smacking list of local liquors.

By Karen Brooks

Must Do: Walk-About

Go for a walk and discover Jewish deli owner Nick Zukin’s favorite Latin hot spots, Kristin Kaye’s favorite ways that Portland gives back to our green Earth, or Rabbi Gary Schoenberg’s favorite boating businesses.

By Karen Brooks

The Cyborg

Cyborg Anthropologist Amber Case examines the human/computer relationship, explaining that in this day and age, we are all cyborgs—all entirely dependent on technology, so much so that it has become a part of us.

By Chris Bailey

The Simpler Life

This newly crafted Buckman home proves small can be both sustainable and stylish, by using dual purpose fixtures and furniture with high design aesthetic.

By Anna Sachse

ID-ing P-town

Portland industrial designers are being noticed on a national scale, but what’s next?

By Christian DeBenedetti

The Perfect Party

People we’d most like at our dinner table this month, including an ex-Portland Mercury editor, and an identity thief.

PDX Index: Google Oregon

A few fun facts about Google’s place in Oregon.

By Eric Blokland

Pinot Partners

Oregon and Washington wine to be promoted in China.

By Kasey Cordell

30 seconds with... Jan Haaken

Four questions about Jan Haaken’s new local documentary, “Guilty Except for Insanity,” answered by the filmmaker herself.

By Lauren Fox

Word on the Street

This month’s word: ebike, n.

Second Halfs

Chris Dudley, infamous NBA ex-star, turns Republican gubernatorial candidate.

By Randy Gragg

Up With Umpqua

Find out how Oregon’s Umpqua Bank has managed to come out of the recession as Oregon’s largest bank.

By Randy Gragg

Table Rock Trail

In the vicinity of Molalla, Oregon, sits Table Rock, a breathtaking beacon, remnant of old volcanic flows of yore. Climb to the top and witness spectacular, unforgettable views reaching at far north as Rainier and as far south as Shasta with this month’s Trail of the Month.

With contribution from Brian Barker

Labor Pins

While being jabbed by needles during childbirth may sound like a painful idea, it has been demonstrated to be surprisingly beneficial. With new 24-hour, on-call acupuncture service Acu-Birth now on the Portland scene, naturopathic birthing is on its way to full availability for mothers in the Metro area.

By Lydia Beyoud

Cold Fusion

Portland Plated presents six local can’t-miss ice cream parlors.

By Mike Thelin

Tasty n Sons

Tapas-inspired brunch joint opens on N Williams thanks to Toro Bravo owner and chef, John Gorham.

By Rachel Ritchie

Saraveza Bottle Shop & Pasty Tavern

Saraveza pot roast pasty shows Hot Pocket what’s what.

By John Chandler

Cellar Notes

Walla Walla winery Chateau Rollat produces restrained, elegant, and complex wines that prove perfect pairs for foods.

By Condé Cox

Forgotten Fruits

Hard Cider finally to the fore, after waiting in the wings behind main stage stars Beer and Wine.

By Rachel Ritchie

Rind, Refined

Learn how to repurpose your watermelon rinds into watermelon pickles.

By Deena Prichep

Gettin’ Jeggy With It

A quick look at the new jeggings fashion trend by Portland Monthly’s in-house style expert.

By Martha Calhoon

The Cyborg: Web Exclusive

Lust List

Portland’s industrial designers produce beautiful objects with everyday uses, from zip drives and keyboards to camp stoves and bicycles.

By Christian DeBenedetti

People's Guide to Portland: Video Edition

Take a closer look into seven of our recommended must-do’s.