Sweat, Rewind, Repeat
Getting fit on the cheap with classic VHS workouts. by Bri Brey I'M OF THE FIRM BELIEF that if you say you like going to the gym, you're a liar. No one really likes sweating in front of other...
View ArticleCelebrate National Pizza Day, Every Day
by Bri Brey Apparently, it’s national pizza day. In honor of another holiday that no one knows about until that one friend tweets out the hashtag #natioalwhateverday, here’s some pizza content the...
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How to Neko Atsume: The Waiting Game of Kitty Collecting
by Bri Brey If you already know about Neko Atsume—the Japanese kitty-collecting app that has inspired a bunch of adorable toys, the term “loafing,”an active subreddit, and a whole lot of adults...
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How to Neko Atsume: How Do I Get Gold Fish?!?!
by Bri Brey So now you’re obsessed with Neko Atsume! Well, so is this New York Times writer:The cats do not care. They have other lives, other places to be. What brings you back, again and again, is...
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Portland Pizza Week is Coming
by Bri Brey Listen, Portland. We love you. And we love pizza. So the Portland Mercury and Widmer Brothers Brewing are teaming up with dozens of local pizza shops to bring you the first ever Portland...
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The Twitter Mastermind Behind "Puppy or Bagel" is from Portland, Because of...
by Bri Brey Think Portland is losing it's creative edge? Maybe you're just looking in the wrong places.Karen Zack, a five-year Portland resident who has a day job in freelance media production, has...
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Dave Chappelle Just Added ANOTHER Portland Show
by Bri Brey Update 2:37pm: Tickets WERE available for one final Dave Chappelle show at the Aladdin on Saturday...but as of now it looks like they're sold out again. That makes a total of seven sold...
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The Washington Post Reminds Us That We'll Never Be Able to Afford a Home in...
by Bri Brey Just a little mid-week reminder that we’re past the tipping point where Portlanders with average-or-below incomes could tangibly be able to afford a house here. That is, unless you have...
View ArticleDating State of the Union
Is dating in Portland a dream or a disaster? Local experts dish on their experiences and bust the assumptions. by Bri Brey Unless something drastically changes by press time, I've been single for the...
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Pizza Week Preview: Hammy’s Pizza’s “The Athena” and “The Brekkie”
by Bri Brey I can’t be the only one that knows Hammy’s as the late-night pizza delivery saints. But if you're out and about, Hammy’s hearty take-out options are the perfect late-night, post-bar,...
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Pizza Week Preview: Old Town Brewing Co.'s “The Ballelujah”
by Bri Brey Bri BreyLeave it to a brewery to incorporate beer into almost every element of this amply topped slice. Rather than the traditional sauce-and-cheese combo, the Ballelujah uses cheese as...
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Pizza Week Preview: Sizzle Pie Northeast's “Everybody Wants Some”
by Bri Brey Sizzle PieFor non-carnivores who believe pizza isn’t pizza without real cheese, Sizzle Pie’s location on NE Schuyler has an exquisite treat—a classic vegetarian slice. The main attraction...
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FREE PIZZA (raft)
by Bri Brey In celebration of #PortlandPizzaWeek—the biggest, best, celebration of the world's most lovable food—we're not only offering up $2 slices across the city at over 30 locations, but we're...
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My Misplaced Devotion to Space Jam and Ecstatic Enthusiasm for Space Jam 2
by Bri Brey I'm sure you've seen it floating around the internet this morning: Space Jam 2 is really happening and it's staring LeBron James. GettyThis may be a symptom of being a garbage-brain...
View ArticlePortland Dating Dispatch
True Portland dating stories from those who lived through them. by Bri Brey A FEW WEEKS AGO, the Mercury published a collection of advice and observations from some of Portland's most experienced and...
View ArticleWATCH: Bernie Sanders Live in Salem Now
by Bri Brey Here's a live-stream of Bernie Sanders speaking at the Salem Armory Auditorium. Bernie's speech should start around 7 pm. Aaaaand...another live-stream option if that one is slow or if you...
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Shop Local—Record Stores
by Bri Brey WHETHER YOU'RE NEW to Portland or a longtime resident, you need STUFF. And while you could always order things online, or purchase said stuff at a big-box chain, you can rest assured that...
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Shop Local—Movies
by Bri Brey WHETHER YOU'RE NEW to Portland or a longtime resident, you need STUFF. And while you could always order things online, or purchase said stuff at a big-box chain, you can rest assured that...
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There's a Dating Site Where You Can Meet Other Conspiracy Theorists
by Bri Brey Attention men and women seeking truthers: As you know, it can be rough finding a mate who shares your anti-vaxx mentality and distrust of lizard people. But for you—a conspiracy theorist...
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Shop Local—Pot Shops
by Bri Brey WHETHER YOU'RE NEW to Portland or a longtime resident, you need STUFF. And while you could always order things online, or purchase said stuff at a big-box chain, you can rest assured that...
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