The Moda Center, Lloyd Center, and Portland's Generational Need to Think Big
It's time to stop confusing our values with the actual work.
Mike Thelin + Food Cities
Musings on food, beverage, culture, and travel--live from Portland, Oregon.
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Nashville, Tennessee and Why Everything Needs the Right Landscape—Even Dinner
From Pink Floyd in Patagonia to dinner at Locust, a reminder that the best experiences make most sense in the right place.
Why Starting With a Foie Gras Ban Guarantees the Wrong Debate
Bad Entry Points Mean Broken Politics
Portland's Proposed Foie Gras Ban Solves Nothing That Actually Matters
Cities Needs Serious Policy, Not Foie Gras Fights
Just How Important Is The Michelin Guide For A City’s Culinary Ecosystem?
While the Pacific Northwest is a hole on the Michelin Map, these conversations should be about systems, not just stars.
In Praise of New York City
Leaving Home Always Makes Home Better
What Does Crisis Reveal About Us?
We are so good at falling back on what we already believe.
What Austria Teaches Us About Oregon
Karakterre is case study in how to build international community (and relevance) through genuine care, culture, and purpose
Big and Small: Why Portland’s Economic Future Depends on Both
Narrow debates about business size blur our understanding of economic resilience, undermine long-term revenue stability, and overlook what has truly made Portland successful.
Beware of The Mental Doom Loop
Don't get mad at the data--use it to find solutions.