Not to brag, but I could come up with hundredsโnay, thousandsโof reasons to be afraid during this wretched season. But since weโre โlow on spaceโ and โneed to save room for the ice cream reviews,โ Iโve whittled the list down to a cool 10. 1. The sun The sun distracts humans with pretty flowers while […]
Summer Guide 2019
Red, White, and Fruit: How to Master a Simple Summer Sangria
Summer sangria in four easy steps!
Itโs Going to Be a Can-Do Summer: 10 Canned Oregon Beers to Help You Beat the Heat
Canned beerโs time has finally arrived. Here are 10 local options for your summertime drinking needs.
Oddball Tourist Spots for the Anti-Traveler
Hereโs who you are: Youโre a person who doesnโt have a lot of money and doesnโt like to travel very far, and still demands more out of life than the usual boring, bullshit tourist activities. Well, have we got some blurbs for you! Check out the following list of oddball tourist attractions, all within easy […]
The Summertime Ice Cream Roundup (Dairy and Non)!
Among the many other things Portland excels at, we make terrific ice cream. So cool your ass down this summer by paying a visit to the following local ice creameries and try what, in our valued opinions, are the best dairy and NON-dairy varieties! BEAUX BERRY 3707 NE Fremont BEST DAIRY FLAVOR: Everyone comes here […]
From Hikes to Scabies, the Best Portland Parks for Your Summer Needs
Portlandโs got great parks! Okay, so we also have some creepy, super sketchy parks. But most of our parks are great! Regardless of how you want to waste your days this summer, thereโs a place in or near the city thatโs the perfect spot. BEST PARKS FOR HIKING There are a ton of great hiking […]
Six Sippable Ciders for Summer โ19
Since weโre no longer writing โunpopular opinionโ threads on Twitter, hereโs an unpopular opinion in print: I hate beer. I find the smell and taste of these hops-and-yeast brews to be, in a word, nasty. Luckily, fermented fruit has my back (and is also gluten-free)! While wine is often my go-to beverage, its high 11- […]
Itโs Pickle Time: Portland Pickles 2019 Season Preview
Itโs a proven fact that summer and baseball go hand in hand, and from June until mid-August, Portland is home to one of the best ballpark experiences in the country. In just three short seasons, the Portland Pickles have gone from charter members of the now-defunct Great West League to a powerhouse club in a […]
These 9 Songs by Portland Artists Should Already Be On Your Sunny-Day Playlist
Although weโve yet to see what summer โ19 will bring in terms of Portland-made tunes, hereโs some great summer-vibed songs that should already be on your sunny-day playlist. Reptaliens, โVenetian Blindsโ โEasy, breezy, beautifulโ is the slogan of a popular cosmetics brand, but also the vibe of Reptaliensโ new record,ย Valis. Standout track โVenetian Blindsโ is […]
The Uncertain Future of Portlandโs Parks
โSave our parks! Save our parks! Save our parks!โ This chant serenaded Portlanders as they left the cityโs last public hearing on the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. After years of patching the ballooning Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) budget with temporary funds, the City of Portlandโs award-winning parks system is facing a […]
