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Matt Kalinowski

Matt Kalinowski

Matt Kalinowski is a contributor to Willamette Week

Krispy Krunchy Chicken Has 35 Metro-Area Outposts. Ever Heard of It?
FOOD

Krispy Krunchy Chicken Has 35 Metro-Area Outposts. Ever Heard of It?

The nation’s second largest fried chicken chain hides in plain sight—at gas stations and convenience stores.

By Matt KalinowskiAugust 20, 2026 at 7:00 am PDT

For 132 Years, Rich’s Cigar Store Has Been Purveyor to Portland’s Nicotine Habit
Shop

For 132 Years, Rich’s Cigar Store Has Been Purveyor to Portland’s Nicotine Habit

Talking to tobacconist Bill Shindler about tobacco is like chatting with Miles Davis about jazz.

By Matt KalinowskiJune 09, 2026 at 4:12 pm PDT

Rocky Butte Preservation Society Will Throw a Free Concert Inside the Extinct Volcano’s Historic Tunnel
Outdoors

Rocky Butte Preservation Society Will Throw a Free Concert Inside the Extinct Volcano’s Historic Tunnel

Rocky Butte has long been the scene for some of modern Portland’s weirder aspects.

By Matt KalinowskiSeptember 09, 2025 at 5:05 pm PDT

Portland Dive Bars Clean Up Their Acts Under New Owners Without Sacrificing Grungy Charm
DRINK

Portland Dive Bars Clean Up Their Acts Under New Owners Without Sacrificing Grungy Charm

The Checkered Flag II, O’Dear Bar & Grill and Covert Café all turned over new leaves without covering up their roots.

By Matt KalinowskiAugust 26, 2025 at 4:47 pm PDT

Billiards Evolved in Dark, Wet and Rainy Conditions. It Thrives in Portland.
Sports

Billiards Evolved in Dark, Wet and Rainy Conditions. It Thrives in Portland.

Where to find a pool party.

By Matt KalinowskiAugust 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm PDT

These Five Joints Will Satisfy Your Spontaneous Craving for Jazz, Blues and Soul
MUSIC

These Five Joints Will Satisfy Your Spontaneous Craving for Jazz, Blues and Soul

Welcome to the Blues Triangle.

By Matt KalinowskiMay 27, 2025 at 3:35 pm PDT
A Midpoint Status Check on How the I-5 South Freeway Closure Is Going

A Midpoint Status Check on How the I-5 South Freeway Closure Is Going


Why Are Bitters So Freakin’ Expensive?

Why Are Bitters So Freakin’ Expensive?


First Oregon Governor’s Debate Gets Feisty

First Oregon Governor’s Debate Gets Feisty


In August, OHSU Said Its Top Lawyer Had Retired. It Gave Her $1.8 Million to Go Quietly.

In August, OHSU Said Its Top Lawyer Had Retired. It Gave Her $1.8 Million to Go Quietly.


What We’re Cooking This Week: Hamburger Steak and Gravy

What We’re Cooking This Week: Hamburger Steak and Gravy


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