Andrew Jankowski

A Newcomer’s Guide to the South Waterfront, Portland’s Hottest Neighborhood If people are flocking to Portland’s spiciest enclave, we’ll provide the guidebook.

Protest service journalism, from @andrewjank.bsky.social www.wweek.com/culture/2025...

"Learn to code," they said

This Independence Day, Local Breweries Are Navigating New Aluminum Tariffs President Trump’s tariffs compound problems caused by “the candemic,” the can shortage which began during the pandemic.

Our very own Rachel Saslow looked at how both Trump and the pandemic are affecting the brewing industry's aluminum can supply: www.wweek.com/drink/2025/0...

Summer marks the first anniversaries of both my job with Willamette Week (June) and my mom's death (August). It's a weird season and a weird time to be here but that's how it goes. I'll look back at my favorite stories later, but I'm always here for feedback: andrew@wweek.com.

Secrets of the Suburbs Andrew Jankowski

A Finder for the best spots a stone’s throw from the city.

my sister has chosen "play Nintendo and get shithoused" as our Mother's Day celebration this year, so if you'll excuse me I need to load up on mimosas before losing Mario Party at the last second.

if you're close to your parents, keep it that way. if you're not, do what you can while they're here. family therapy worked wonders for us. if that's not an option then you have my heart, so just take it easy.

first Mother's Day without my mom, who we lost in August. this isn't as rough as her birthday and the holidays during the first 90 days without her, but today's rough all the same.

Documentary “Secret Mall Apartment” Has a Secret Portland Connection Rachel Saslow

PCC math teacher Pete Haberman executive produced the film, along with actor Jesse Eisenberg.

Oregon Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Jessica Lind to Retire Rachel Saslow

Lind is hanging up her pointe shoes after 14 years at the company.

Portland’s Natural Beauty Exposed Inside the city’s outdoor spaces.

Robin Bacior and our creative team did a phenomenal job with this week's cover, I'm obsessed: www.wweek.com/culture/2025...

I finally saw Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022) and my Tiktok is now mostly praise mimes.

An Uncertain Future for the County’s STI Clinic Stirs Outcry

Multnomah County's STI clinic, which has treated patients around Old Town since the '60s, could be eliminated due to budget cuts: www.wweek.com/news/county/...

Mall Walking Is Back, Lloyd Center Style

Rachel Saslow covers the Food Court 5000 mall walkers of Lloyd Center: www.wweek.com/culture/2025...

Oregon Ballet Theatre Haunts Keller Auditorium With “Giselle”

Giselle is not a girl's girl. My review of Oregon Ballet Theater: www.wweek.com/performance/...

no I haven't been to therapy but I heard Lady Gaga say "the category is" while spending all her Hot Topic reward points

Frank’s Noodle House Heads to the Pearl District

A third Frank's Noodle House is coming to the Pearl District: www.wweek.com/food/2025/01...

I'll be on KATU tonight to get more in-depth, but in the meantime: order up!

Gateway Breakfast House Staff Shares Secrets to Breakfast Fit for a President Judy King says she holds the key to perfect hash browns and resurrecting leftover bacon.

Finally, I asked the folks at Gateway Breakfast House if they had any hot takes on kitchen secrets and boy did they deliver: www.wweek.com/food/2025/01...

The Usual: Stories From Diner Regulars Gene Cinnera’s favorite server from Banning’s Restaurant and Pie House came to his birthday party—and paid the bill.

Rachel Saslow spoke to self-described regulars to see what draws them back. short answer: a sense of belonging: www.wweek.com/food/2025/01...

A Sampler Platter Guide to Portland’s Main Drag Diners Maybe you’ve passed them a hundred times and never made the time to visit—don’t worry, we did it for you.

Some of our writers and I hit up diners found alongside some of Portland's chief roads (or main drags) to see whether you should pull over or keep going: www.wweek.com/food/2025/01...

Seconds After Shari’s Take this quiz to find your new diner destiny.

My counterpart, Robin Bacior, came up with a cute quiz to help hungry readers find their next Shari's (even if they live in Vancouver): www.wweek.com/food/2025/01...

Griddle Me This Friendly faces and warm meals are valuable, especially in these post-Shari’s times.

Get it while it's hot! @willametteweek.bsky.social's Diners Issue is on stands now. We went where hot meals and friendly faces are always on the menu to see what really defines diners in Portland: www.wweek.com/food/2025/01...

I am Smaug and my browser tabs are my treasures and coins

Portland Trail Blazers’ LGBTQ+ Pride Night Opens Court for Queer Sports Fans

I reviewed a basketball game 🏀🌈
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Ride by Lana was my #2 if you want to know how my year was

Legendary Director John Waters Celebrates Another Christmas Season With Portland

I spoke to John Waters ahead of the Portland stops on his latest holiday tour: www.wweek.com/arts/movies/...

crying to the new RHOSLC like an emotionally healthy adult

I need Drake to keep fumbling all the way into a real sale on those candles

Arts Organizations Want More Clarity in How the City’s New Office of Arts & Culture Divvies Up Grant Funds

Sunday reading: Portland's artistic orgs are reacting to the city's new Office of Arts & Culture taking over financial award distribution from RACC. More than half of all recipients got reduced awards, with no open application process for new groups: www.wweek.com/arts/2024/11...