Holiday Debauchery Guide 2021

ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES ’Tis the season for indulgence—and what’s better to indulge in than taking care of yourself and the people around you? Nothing! Even perpetual-optimists can admit that the vibes have been bad for the past two years (Five years? Ten years? Since Reagan introduced trickle-down economics? I’m not an optimist.) Cleanse those […]

she bop It’s a point we can all agree upon: Receiving a sex toy for a holiday gift is far better than nearly anything. And while gifting a sex toy might not always be appropriate (Hi, grandma!), our significant others and friends with benefits love ‘em! That’s why the Mercury asked the local experts at […]

Andrew Jankowski Portland’s scents are among the world’s finest and freshest. Because of the doughnut chain next door, my neighborhood smells like fresh rising dough, confectioners’ icing, and fruit fillings on its best days, shifting savory at night thanks to a score of breweries and coffee roasters. The neighborhood’s base notes shift seasonally, now emitting […]

Ebin Lee “Can I see you tomorrow at noon?” Racist Dad asked. Christmas is far from my favorite holiday. I’m a Jew whose birthday falls the day before Jesus’, and I’ve always felt he encroaches on my special day. There’s very little that could make me like Christmas less, but seeing Racist Dad would definitely […]

With everyone trying to make up for lost time in the pandemic, plus concerns about supply chain shortages, sharing experiences with loved ones instead of gifts have grown in popularity this holiday season. If you want a fun (and COVID-19 safe) way to explore Portland’s alcohol scene and support local businesses, here’s your guide to […]

It’s been a busy year for drag star Ginger Minj: Taking a runner-up spot on the sixth season of Ru Paul’s Drag Race All Stars; releasing the country album Double Wide Diva; landing a book deal for a part-cookbook, part-memoir; and now, embarking on a tour of her holiday show, Ginger Minj’s Winter Wonderland, with […]

Admittedly, it’s a funny thing about winter beers. There’s a reason beer sells like mad all summer long; it makes for ideal cold refreshment when the mercury’s high. But when temps dip, brewers bust out “winter warmers,” or beers that are typically brewed to higher gravities, meaning punchier in the alcohol by volume (ABV) department […]

“Can I see you tomorrow at noon?” Racist Dad asked. Christmas is far from my favorite holiday. I’m a Jew whose birthday falls the day before Jesus’, and I’ve always felt he encroaches on my special day. There’s very little that could make me like Christmas less, but seeing Racist Dad would definitely check that […]

With everyone trying to make up for lost time in the pandemic, plus concerns about supply chain shortages, sharing experiences with loved ones instead of gifts have grown in popularity this holiday season. If you want a fun (and COVID-19 safe) way to explore Portland’s alcohol scene and support local businesses, here’s your guide to […]