Culture The freshest tree to emerge in Portland’s urban landscape is actually so ancient, it makes the Old Testament look like a Twitter feed. It’s not a palm or banana, persimmon or kumquat. It’s th   More

Food Reviews & Stories So your dream trip to Japan is receding on the life map. Get in your Japanese car, navigate the culinary desert of Southwest Portland and plumb the big box of Japanese wonders that is Uwajimaya and its side attraction, Hakatamon. Slurp toothsome yakiudon ($10.25), crunch feathery vegetable and prawn   More

Food Reviews & Stories Once in a while an entirely unlikely phrase floats out of your mouth, such as, “I wish I lived closer to Oswego.” Wow, such is the power of Dang’s. Sandwiched between a carwash and liquor store on the main drag, Dang’s serves fragrant, complex and beautifully presented meals.   More