With its blend of unique shops, ambitious restaurants, and beautiful architecture, the west side deserves a second look. Of course, the west side has changed in the past 20 years. It grapples with the ...

Explore new places and get inspired to travel in this special feature.

The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery is Portland’s leading destination for plastic surgery and medical aesthetics with a full service medical spa, blending cutting-edge techniques with compassionate ...

My grandmother’s Old Town was a vibrant, bustling place for all. Despite what handwringers say, it still is.

My grandmother’s Old Town was a vibrant, bustling place for all. Despite what handwringers say, it still is.

Portland Monthly chronicles, challenges, and celebrates one of America’s most innovative cities, inspiring readers to explore and shape the vibrant metropolis we call home.

My grandmother’s earliest Portland memories taste like kalamata olives and wonton soup. She grew up in the Northern Hotel at NW Second and Couch, operated by her great-grandmother Sumi Akamatsu, who ...

My grandmother’s Old Town was a vibrant, bustling place for all. Despite what handwringers say, it still is.

At this strip-mall find in Vancouver, banh mi fanatics will find deep satisfaction in the #1 Special—Vietnamese-style ham, pork roll, headcheese, pâté, and pickled veggies on fresh bread.

If you’ve ever wondered about swapping the city for a small town but weren’t sure what to do once you got there, here’s an idea: a turnkey boutique inn right on the White Salmon River on the outskirts ...