If you've never visited the South but always wondered what it would feel—and taste—like, just belly up to the bar of Bart and Marli Blasengame's quiet North Portland neighborhood bar. Bart's a native of Pine Bluff, Ark., which explains the framed photos of famous Arkies Johnny Cash and then more...

Olympic Provisions is a temple to cured meats, and for the last few years, it has shepherded a flock of charcuterie worshipers through its doors. But, as you'll see when tasting the kitchen's kielbasa hash (potatoes, onion confit, oyster mushrooms and a poached egg), the crew knows how to more...

Hip Chicks do Wine will throw a party over Memorial Day weekend where, for $15, you can taste 12 wines in your new glass while enjoying appetizers and live music. "Try some new wines and enjoy the weekend without having to drive all over wine country," Lewis says.

Celebrating two years of winemaking on SE Stark Street, ENSO will "be pouring all our current releases as well as some not-yet-released wines like The Prince (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay), Chateauneuf du Stark and our Mourvèdre reserve!" winemaker Ryan Sharp exclaims. Stop by on May 24-27 from 2-10PM, otherwise ENSO's regular tasting lounge hours are 4-10PM Monday to Friday and 2-10PM Saturday and Sunday.

If the weather's less than fair this holiday weekend—and we have every reason to suspect it will be—there's no lack of interactive and educational play available at a variety of museums. Then again, what's a little rain and dirt amongst family? Check out our list and find an activity your whole family will enjoy.

April was an unusual month for Portland's business scene. As always, there are plenty of new bars and restaurants, but last month's new business owners are unique because many of them had grand ideas and just went for them, regardless of previous experience. A theater director-actor opened a retail spot dedicated to refurbished more...