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This Week In Portland Food News

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/15

Rangoon Bistro Expands, Sebastiano's Moves to Sellwood, and Bar Norman Says Goodbyeby EverOut Staff We've got major spring fever this week and are ready to sip Negronis on the outdoor patio at Sebastiano's new home in Sellwood. Plus, Rangoon Bistro's opened a second restaurant, Bar Norman bids adieu, and a new bar plans to take over the Sweet Hereafter space. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide. NEW

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Film Review: Problemista Is a Bizarre, but...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/15

The comedy genius behind Los Espookys and that SNL "Papyrus" sketch, Julio Torres' first feature is queer, surreal, and over the top. by HR Smith Problemista takes place in a universe where a call to customer support can spiral into a telenovela-style showdown, where bureaucracy traps people in infinite loops of Escher-like offices, and where Craigslist takes the seductive form of actor Larry Owens—who knowingly

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/15

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Secret Room's Opening, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff It's your lucky day—you've found your way to the corner of the internet that's gonna give you the best intel on how to spend your weekend. Peruse solid gold events from All-Ireland Cultural Society of Oregon's 83rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration to a weekend-long St. Patrick's Day Celebration at

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Good Morning, News: Soho House Side-Eye, Trouble at...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/15

by Suzette Smith The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good Morning, Portland: I know you're just entertaining these news bits until we get to the funny video—BELIEVE ME, SO AM I. Let's be serious for a

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Ticket Alert: Kid Cudi, Def Leppard and Journey, and...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/14

Plus, Weezer and More Event Updates for March 14 by EverOut Staff Grammy-winning rapper Kid Cudi is coming to town to support his new album, INSANO, with Pusha T and EARTHGANG. Hard rock legends Def Leppard will pour some sugar on Portland this September alongside arena rockers Journey. Plus, say it ain’t so—Weezer has announced their Voyage To The Blue Planet tour with a local stop this fall. Read on for details

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Auditors: Future of Historic Kenton Firehouse in...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/14

A new report finds a city bureau failed to oversee management of the building. A state politician has been using the city-owned building rent-free since 2022. by Courtney Vaughn Update: 9:40 pm: This story has been updated to note the relationship between the former executive director of North Portland Community Works and the Secretary of State. The Portland City Auditor's Office says mismanagement of the Historic

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Good Morning, News: Gassy Leaf Blowers Banned,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/14

by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! Get ready for a stretch of impossibly sunny days with highs hitting 73 by the weekend! Sounds to me like the perfect

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City, County Leaders Unveil Plans to Cut Homeless...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/14

Joint efforts would see about $57 million spent to open 1,000 more shelter beds and a sobering center. by Courtney Vaughn Local leaders are heralding a “comprehensive and ambitious plan” to address homelessness in the county. On Monday, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced plans to open 1,000 additional shelter beds and provide roughly 2,700 unhoused people—the

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Where to Celebrate Pi(e) Day 2024 in Portland

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/13

Lauretta Jeans, The Pie Spot, and More by EverOut Staff March 14 is Pi Day, the endearingly nerdy holiday where we honor everyone's favorite mathematical constant (π) with plenty of flaky, golden pies. We've rounded up a list of places offering specials for the occasion, from Lauretta Jean's to The Pie Spot. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide. Bipartisan CafeThis coffee shop decked out with

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Hear in Portland: You'll Want the Foamboy Eating Me...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/13

Earthgang’s WowGr8 and Wynne "Cut & Paste," China Forbes adds a second record release night at the Reser. by Jenni Moore A wise woman once said daylight savings time can kiss my ass, and she was right. Let’s re-regulate by getting into some new music news. We're getting through the time change by vibing out to Foamboy’s new album, Eating Me Alive, and we’re absolutely thrilled to finally have a

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Good Morning, News: Federal Money for Freeway Caps,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/13

by Taylor Griggs The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! If you've been checking the weather app, you might have noticed a conspicuous little sun emoji popping up this

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Despite Funding Windfalls, the Future of the Rose...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/13

ODOT says funding for freeway project could transform the Albina neighborhood. Critics say the transportation agency should cap the freeway to restore Albina— no need for more lanes on I-5. by Taylor Griggs Without federal support or funding for the project, momentum on the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) plan to widen and add caps over I-5 through the Rose Quarter has stalled over the past few

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Film Review: Love Lies Bleeding Is a Bold Newcomer to...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/12

Let us warmly welcome "Love Lies Bleeding" to the proud canon of erotic thrillers. by Julianne Bell A warning to squeamish viewers: Sophomore director Rose Glass’s queer melodrama Love Lies Bleeding might not be for you. Glass, who directed the 2019 psychological horror flick Saint Maud, brings a startlingly singular and stylish vision to life. She’s cited David Cronenberg’s Crash and Paul Verhoeven’s Showgirls as

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Father Fannie's Funhouse Is Constantly Changing

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/12

The latest ILY2 Too Lloyd Mall resident curates artworks and workshops focused on community and Black joy. by Kye Grant If you’ve been paying attention, you already know that Portland’s Lloyd Center Mall has become, in the past few years, a haven for local arts, culture, and civic initiatives. Inside the convalescing shopping center, a patchwork of trademark mall culture standbys like Hot Topic and Cinnabon coexist

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SAVAGE LOVE: Power Moves

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/12

After a lifetime of one-sided relationships, they finally found someone they're truly attracted to. Cue the freakout! by Dan Savage I have a history of dating men I’m not attracted to physically or emotionally. I always found it weirdly comforting to know my boyfriend was obsessed with me while I had minimal feelings for him. I have explored this in therapy and chalk it up to lack of self-confidence. But a month

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Good Morning, News: Freakish Fruit, Biden's Promise...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/12

by Courtney Vaughn The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING to everything except the time change, which is wreaking havoc on our sleep schedules and internal clocks. Daylight Saving time aside,

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The Top 37 Events in Portland This Week: Mar 11–17, 2024

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/11

Cat Power, Irish Festival, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff Is your life a hot mess? One thing we can help out with is sorting out your social calendar for the week, with top event suggestions from the Irish Festival 2024 to Cat Power Sings Dylan and from White Bird Presents: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Tim Fest '24 - Tim Heidecker and the Very Good Band / Office Hours & On Cinema Live! MONDAY LIVE

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THE TRASH REPORT: Hollywood DC's Biggest Night, It's...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/11

Line up for this week's bottomless barrel of gossip-y trash. by Elinor Jones Hello, Trash Pandas, and welcome to The Trash Report! I'm Elinor Jones, Portland's best kept secret and your best friend. Happy day-after-the-Oscars to all who celebrate! I have a lot to say about movies today, starting with this: On Saturday I took my kid to see Kung Fu Panda 4 and the movie was so noisy and visually jarring that I

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Good Morning, News: So-Called "Avid Cyclists," Cops...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/11

by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! First, let's eyeball the weather. 👀 Today you can expect more rain showers with a high of 48, BUT DIG THIS: As the

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Portland Eyes Another Round of Water and Sewer Rate...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/03/11

If approved, Portland households would pay 6.24 percent more for water and sewer services, starting July 1. The Portland Utility Board has questions. by Courtney Vaughn Portland’s water and sewer rates are likely to increase this summer. The Portland Water Bureau is proposing a nearly 8 percent hike in water rates, while the Bureau of Environmental Services is asking for a 5.15 percent increase in sewer rates. The

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