Ben McBee

Portland

Editor, ExplorePNW at Formidable

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Restaurant Roundup: Take a Bite of the Latest Seattle Food News

6 days ago | seattlemag.com | Ben McBee

At long last, the sun has returned and patio dining is once again palatable. Still, it’s hard to ignore the cloud of high-profile restaurant closures that has been dampening the mood on what seems like a weekly basis these days. Here’s what you need to know about the shuttered businesses, plus some more positive news to help wash the bad taste out of your mouth. Before Pike Place Market, there was the Virginia Inn.
Restaurant Roundup: Take a bite of the latest Seattle food news

1 week ago | seattlemag.com | Ben McBee

If you were to put all of Seattle’s food news on a menu, you’d be hard pressed to find a restaurant with a table big enough to fit it all. So, we’re giving the scene the tapas treatment, breaking what’s going on in the city down to bite-sized tidbits for your reading (and eating) pleasure. An iconic waterfront dining destination has gone under.
Portland happy hours guide: 20+ must-try bars and restaurants with food and drink deals

3 weeks ago | pdxtoday.6amcity.com | Cambrie Juarez |Ben McBee

For our glass-half-full kinda people, happy hours in Portland are where it’s at. Whether you’re looking to try out a new spot on the cheap or get together to decompress after work, these discounts on beer, wine, cocktails, and snacks will turn that frown upside down.
Go green and check out these Portland Earth Day events

4 weeks ago | pdxtoday.6amcity.com | Alina Hunter-Grah |Ben McBee

This Earth Day, make sure you don’t forget to shout out Earth for keeping us all grounded. Sorry, that pun was on a low-hanging branch. Alright — all terra-ble jokes aside, Earth Day is on Tuesday, April 22 and many Portland organizations and community groups are hosting events that celebrate our local natural wonders and working to keep them nice and green. Let’s dig into a few highlights.
A list of 18 trails in the Portland, OR area where you can go on a hike

1 month ago | pdxtoday.6amcity.com | Ben McBee |Cambrie Juarez

Lace up your hiking boots. We’ve compiled a curated hiking guide for the Portland areawith 18 trails and routes to help you plan your next adventure. Note: Before heading out, we recommend checking park websites for further info, current trail conditions, and safest practices for the area.
Stay (somewhat) dry with our spring weather forecast for Portland

1 month ago | pdxtoday.6amcity.com | Cambrie Juarez |Ben McBee

Rejoice, Portlanders — the spring equinox is Tuesday, March 19, and with that, the promise of warmer days, blossoming landscapes, and yes (takes deep sigh) pollen. Personally, we think the weather is an underrated conversation topic, so we peeked at some of the major weather trends headed our way over the next few months. Here’s what you can expect this spring in the City of Roses and beyond based on predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.
How do low-vision and blind fans watch the Portland Trail Blazers?

1 month ago | pdxtoday.6amcity.com | Ben McBee

The Portland Trail Blazers are trailblazing with unique tech that enables fans who are blind and low vision to follow the game. Paralympic athlete and content creator Anthony Ferraro recently showed off tech from Seattle-based startup OneCourt. The haptic display board works by using tactile vibrations that let the user follow the ball across the court, while audio keeps them updated on the score. Trail Blazer fans can pick up their OneCourt tablets at the Moda Center for free.
We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us

1 month ago | pdxtoday.6amcity.com | Ben McBee |Alina Hunter-Grah

Here at PDXtoday, you may already know we’re big on celebrating local, especially our city’s small businesses. Which is why a week dedicated to highlighting the heart of our communities is right up our alley. Enter: Small Business Week — a national initiative that acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of small businesses — that we’ll be celebrating from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10. We want to join in on the celebrations by highlighting some of the best small businesses in our city.
16 music venues where you can listen to live music in Portland, OR

1 month ago | pdxtoday.6amcity.com | Ben McBee |Cambrie Juarez

Hear that? It’s the scintillating sound of Portland’s live music venues beckoning you to a performance you’ll never forget. The concert scene is truly unmatched in our area — from major arenas to pianos in the park, there’s a stage for any type of tune. Get to know them all with our local guide. Moda Center, 1 N. Center Court St. | When the biggest names come to town — think Elton John — they make a stop here, surrounded by thousands of cheering fans.
Save the Dates: 12 big events coming to Portland in 2025

2 months ago | pdxtoday.6amcity.com | Ben McBee |Cambrie Juarez |Alina Hunter-Grah |Erin McPherson

Wooo-weee. Between the Portland Rose Festival, Pickaton and other festivals, 2025 is already shaping up to be quite the year for Portland. It’s time to start marking your calendars —here are the events catching our eye this year. Saturday, March 1Considered to be the largest continually operating arts and crafts fair in the US, this spectacular bazaar is returning to Tom McCall Waterfront for its 51st year with 150+ vendors. Check it out every Saturday, rain or shine.