Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

Shop here for: that insanely specific gift you can’t find in more heavily trafficked retail areas.

Special Section Bardy Trophy Company2500 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 282-7787, bardytrophy.com.Everyone loves a winner, but not everyone can be a winner—not without the proper symbol of victory, anyway. Th ... More

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Alberta

Shop here for: boho luxuries.

Special Section Cork2901 NE Alberta St., 281-2675, corkwineshop.com.Cork is much more than a wine shop, with a careful selection of beers, Champagne (arranged in a clawfoot “bubble tub”), fine chocolate a ... More

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Caitlin Mccarthy

Kenton

Shop here for: oddities useful and otherwise.

Special Section Cut & Paste Paper Arts1924 N Kilpatrick St., 283-8542, cutnpasteshoppe.com.Stickers, ribbon, cardstock. Stamps, ink, vellum. It’s craft o’clock any hour at Cut & Paste, and you will leave ... More

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Caitlin Mccarthy

Mississippi

Shop here for: gewgaws for gentrifiers.

Special Section Bridge City Comics3725 N Mississippi Ave., 282-5484, bridgecitycomics.com.Bridge City has the comics zone covered: local authors, independent publishers, classics, kid-friendly, how-tos, used and new. ... More

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Caitlin Mccarthy

North Williams & Vancouver Avenues

Shop here for: letterpress cards, old-school toys, vintage threads, handmade and global gifts.

Special Section Ink & Peat3808 N Williams Ave., No. 126, 282-6688, inkandpeat.com.One part florist, one part textile heaven, this shop revels in vivid color and exotic scents—guaranteeing you’ll find a gi ... More

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 KELLY CLARKE

2010 Holiday Shopping Guide

Special Section December’s here! It’s cold, “Feliz Navidad” is suddenly playing on every single radio station, and for some reason I smell allspice everywhere I go. If you’re in the enor ... More

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 BEN WATERHOUSE

Glossary

Special Section Boquerones: Spanish white anchovies, usually cured in vinegar and packed in oil.Compressed fruit or vegetables: These items have been squished in a vacuum sealer to make them look like jewels.Farro: W ... More

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 WW Editorial Staff

Where The Pros Eat

Local food professional's guides to neighborhood dining.

Special Section Click on a Pro below for their guide to a neighborhood! Aaron Zieske - Bar Manager Ten 01 Jaret Foster - Senior Market Manager, Portland Farmers Market Julie Richardson - Co-owner, Baker ... More

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Editor’s Picks: For Argument’s Sake

The 10 best restaurants in Portland, in alphabetical order.

Special Section Beaker & Flask: Because no one does both fish and offal better than Ben Bettinger.Castagna: Because Matt Lightner is making something new under the sun.Ken’s Artisan Pizza: Beca More

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 BEN WATERHOUSE

Smörgåsbord

Special Section Five Chefs’ Favorite CookbooksBen Bettinger, Beaker & FlaskAll of Mario Batali’s books. “A lot of his cookbooks have been very influential on me. I like his simplicity. It’s a ... More

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 WW Editorial Staff