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ISSUE: November 1, 2009

Articles about Portland

Will That Be All? - 8-1-2006

With its numerous neighborhoods and eclectic boutiques, Portland is a great town to visit when the shopping bug hits. There's the Pearl District, brimming with one-o...

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...numerous neighborhoods and eclectic boutiques, Portland is a great town to visit when the shopping bug...

...and block-shaped resin lighting fixtures by Portland designers.
Guys flock to Nolita ...

...line (it’s the only boutique in Portland to carry it). But one of the main draws is the...

Toasting Oregon's Wines - 10-15-2002

After reading the story behind the states amazing journey into the upper echelon of wine regions, you'll make tracks to your local wine merchant.

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...premises. - A PORTLAND FOOD AND WINE TOUR Portland has become an important hub in the local wine...

...industry. "About half the winemakers live in Portland and commute 45 minutes each day to their...

...Pinot Noir is becoming as much a part of the Portland experience as microbrews and Mt. Hood. Here''s a...

Eat Like A Local - D.c. - 9-15-2007

* * * Built to Impress * * *Perfectly situated near the mountains, the ocean, and the desert, slightly funky Portland is naturally eclectic. Known for a thriving art...

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... the desert, slightly funky Portland is naturally eclectic. Known for a ...

... Frank Ivancie referred to it as "Portland''s Eiffel Tower." 1120 SW Fifth Avenue ...

Mezcal -- the New Face of Tequila - 10-15-2009

USUALLY ASSOCIATED with citrus-spiked margaritas and muggy afternoons spent on beach towels, tequila is perfect for summer. But with temperatures dipping and thermal underwear emerging from storage, it’s time to discover a more season-appropriate spirit: Meet mezcal, another potent Mexican creation that’s smokier, rougher, and more complex than its fair-weather familia. Like tequila, mezcal comes from the juice of the agave, a succulent, fleshy-leafed plant indigenous to the southwestern United States, Central America, and South America. But while tequila is mass-produced from only the Weber blue agave, mezcal bubbles from small Oaxacan villages that use ancient techniques to prepare one of the world’s oldest, most pure intoxicants.

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... Teardrop Cocktail Lounge Portland, OREGON Portland has become a culinary hot...

... Teardrop Cocktail Lounge PORTLAND, OREGON Portland has become a culinary hot spot, and the Venial...

Airport Shopping: Not So Terminal Anymore - 7-15-2007

You probably have an urge to travel light. To make things easier on you, technology companies are making clever, easier-to-tote products. Here are some of the newest and niftiest to date.

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...nearest airport to do some shopping? They do in Portland. The pre-security-check stores are just that...

Ride It - 8-15-2001

A STREETCAR YOU'LL DESIRE It used to be a San Francisco treat. But now, sleek European-style streetcars also rumble through Portland, taking travelers on an invigorating five-mile loop. The air-conditioned cars roll through old Nob H...

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...European-style streetcars also rumble through Portland, taking travelers on an invigorating five-mile...

Lounge Around - 8-15-2005

Open less than a year, Doug Fir Lounge is already the talk of Portlands Lower Burnside neighborhood. Log-crazy decor comes courtesy of Jeff Kovel and Skylab Design Group, who converted this former 1960s motel diner and Chinese restaurant into a mode...

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...a year, Doug Fir Lounge is already the talk of Portland’s Lower Burnside neighborhood.

...85 guest rooms from $99. 830 E. Burnside St., Portland, Oregon, (503) 231-9663, www.dougfirlounge.com ...

The Sounds Of Summer - 6-1-2002

Summertime is here and with it, all varieties of music festivals step into the sunlight, blues, country, jazz, opera, and more.

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... portland chamber music festival , Portland, maine; august 15-18 and 22-25; queen city...

Kilty Pleasures - 1-15-2002

Scotland not only produces the worlds best malt whiskies, but it has a fine tradition of delicious rich, dark beers, too.

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...whose notorious Celebrity Keg Toss kicks off Portland''s annual Scottish Highland Games. (The Keg Toss...

Letter Rip - 10-15-2006

Air Mail for American Way Magazine 10-15-2006

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...celebrity city tours. I took a recent flight to Portland, Oregon, and as I opened my American Way, ...

Sports - 3-1-2001

CLYDE DREXLER is on his way to the NBA Hall of Fame (he’s eligible in 2003), thanks to his 15 years as a guard with Portland and Houston. What’s the 6-foot-7-inch father of three been doing since he retired in 1998? AW: Last yea...

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... in 2003), thanks to his 15 years as a guard with Portland and Houston. What’s the 6-foot-7-inch...

Watch It - 4-1-2002

The Final Four may have ended April 1, but the NBA season is just heating up and heading into the playoffs that start April 20. Catch the last games of the regular season with great double-header matchups on NBC April 7 (Milwaukee versus Philadelphi...

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...with a 12:30 p.m. tipoff and the Lakers at Portland at 5:30 p.m.). All times are ET. —...

The Eyes Have It - 11-1-2004

Planning a road trip soon? Then pack extra Visine. A recent survey by Acuvue Advance and Sperling’s BestPlaces reveals certain cities are murder on your eyesight. Findings account for criteria such as altitude, humidity, pollution, and temperature, ...

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... 4 Mobile, Alabama 5 Portland, Oregon to Vancouver, Washington Worst...

Duck, Duck, Goose, er, Duck - 9-1-2005

Some fare demands you eat it out. Sushi? Check. Oysters? Yep. And duck? Well, now that you mention it, it can be scarce at the grocer. Luckily, ducks running rampant on plenty of restaurant menus. It goes casual at Scottsdales Zinc Bistro (480-603-0...

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...And Caprial Bistro (503-236-6457) in Portland, Oregon, uses duck eggs in its homemade pasta...

Health: Whip Yourself - And The World - Into Shape - 2-1-2009

Working up a sweat can have an impact on the environment. Here are a few tips to make your workout more eco-friendly.

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...a green gym: The Green MicroGym in Portland, Oregon, connects its cardio equipment to...

Recipes For Success - 12-15-2002

RECIPES FOR SUCCESS - Chefs aren't just cooks, they're CEOs. Here, a taste of their business wisdom.

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...to masters," says Cory Schreiber, chef-owner of Portland, Oregon''s Wildwood Restaurant & Bar and...

In The Know - 10-15-2002

I’m no wine aficionado, but know just enough to be dangerous. Several years ago, I was at a business dinner and needed to order wine. Though I typically favor heavier reds, the night called for a lighter one, and I thought a Pinot Noir would work. I...

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...the wine country (conveniently close to Portland) and the big business it''s becoming. In , he...