Who will define Portland in a new era? We asked around—and around some more—to discover this inspiring collection of movers, shakers, rising stars, and established figures with fresh ideas who are already changing the city. In a time when lead
The Rose City's latest movers and shakers are a diplomatic and cooperative bunch.
1900s Harvey Scott A statue atop Mount Tabor pays tribute to Scott’s five-decade reign as editor of the Oregonian. A conservative Republican, he promoted the Oregon Historical Society and the Lewis and Clark Exposition of 1905 while opposing...
THE BIJOU
This demure downtown café has been the place to talk development and political strategy since it first served (pre-buzzword) local and organic chow three decades ago.
WHO’S EATING
The 7 a.m. opening means even the deadline-driven...
THE SCHNITZERS
HAROLD & ARLENE The late patriarch started out polishing metal in his dad’s scrapyard—then, with wife Arlene, built a vast real estate empire and a philanthropic legacy that reshaped the city. Harold died last April.JORDAN...
SCROLL THE ROSTERS of Portland’s influential boards of directors and high-octane commissions and you’ll notice a certain repetition: the name of 47-year-old businessman Charles Wilhoite. This Zelig of Portland affairs seems to be...
Pink Martini Lauderdale’s 17-year-old band created its own retro-world-classical-jazz genre—an unlikely concoction that’s sold millions of albums.
Pioneer Courthouse Square Lauderdale sits on the board that runs Portland’s signature public...
THE OLD SAW that all politics is local is an understatement here. In Portland’s unique political culture, neighborhood associations enjoy a hefty say, particularly on what gets built where. This microfederalism makes for epic battles—from nascent...
Wines from the mountainous Northeast of France are anything but ordinary.
A Pearl District condo is transformed from blank slate to a bastion of urbane beauty.
Inspired ideas for winter work in your hibernating garden aren't in short supply.
There's room to move in this grueling cycle sport where riders outnumber fans.
Our seventh annual list of Portland’s best physicians is even better—312 doctors, rated by education, experience, research, and peer nominations.
*PLUS:* Wisdom from top docs on keeping your heart healthy, your brain sharp, your body hydrated,...
Creative culinary mind Tony Meyers prepares his venison osso buco as part of our "In the Kitchen" video series.
