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A Portland Weekend Getaway: Bikes, Bodies & Bratwurst

Michael van Baker — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:26:08 +0000

This time out, I had the idea that I'd revisit the Portland Art Museum (open every day except Monday, $15 adults), whose collection feels more intimately Northwestern than the great and powerful Seattle Art Museum. Their big visiting exhibition, through January 6, 2013, is The Body Beautiful in Ancient Greece, from the British National Museum, but if you've seen Elles at SAM, there's some Cindy Sherman for you, too.

Portland: Where Rothko and Restaurants Rule the Days

Jay Friedman — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:00:29 +0000

The ever-increasing number of quality restaurants always makes Portland a culinary destination. Add in attractions like the current Rothko art exhibit at the Portland Art Museum and ease of travel, and Portland is a perfect place for a vacation from Seattle.

Finalists Announced for 2012 James Beard Awards

Jay Friedman — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:43:47 +0000

With winners to be announced on May 7, Seattle can be proud that perennial candidate Tom Douglas is again in the running for Outstanding Restaurateur. But again this year, Portland outflanks our city in terms of finalists in the Best Chef Northwest category.