Brooke Jackson-Glidden is the James Beard Award-winning editor in chief of Portland Monthly, often covering food and beverage, arts and culture, travel and outdoors, gender and sexuality, and labor movements. She previously served as the editor of Eater Portland; her work has appeared in the Boston Globe, the Arizona Republic, and USA Today. She lives in North Portland with her partner and their two cats. 

In Short

Hot Takes on Portland’s Latest News

Real news in small packages.

05/26/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Ups & Downs

Millions of People Visit Oregon Volcanoes Every Year. Why?

Beyond the draw of their waterfalls and wildflowers, mountains remind us of our own resilience.

05/20/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

To-Go

The Case for Takeout Thai Food

There’s a reason Portland’s favorite Asian cuisine travels so well.

05/19/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Photography by Michael Novak

On the Rocks

A Mountaineer Shares Their Biggest Lessons from the Summit

Robin Wilcox, Mazamas board president and mountain climbing teacher, on the mental and physical hurdles encountered reaching the summit.

05/13/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Best Restaurants

Portland’s Outstanding Brunches

Where to find fish sauce bacon sandwiches, vegan breakfast burritos, gluten-free chicken and waffles, and decadent eggs Benedict.

05/06/2026 By Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Matthew Trueherz

Suburban Splendor

Beaverton Restaurants and Food Carts Worth the Slog Down 26

Crab manicotti, saucy Korean fried chicken, hubcap-size dosas, and more.

04/17/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Matthew Trueherz, Alex Frane, and Krista Garcia Photography by Thomas Teal

Hiking

9 Picture-Perfect Wildflower Hikes Within 90 Minutes of Portland

Wildflower season is calling. Celebrate with some of our favorite floral displays in the region.

03/30/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Dining Picks

A Guide to Portland’s Top Thai Restaurants

Our favorite places for khao soi, pad kee mao, and panang curry.

03/24/2026 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Editor’s Note

Building Community Isn’t Always Fun. Do It Anyway.

How fighting for a working elevator taught me how to talk to strangers.

03/17/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Long Story Short

Fat Cyclist Marley Blonsky Won’t Leave You Behind

The All Bodies on Bikes cofounder wants to create a more welcoming, inclusive cycling world, one ride at a time.

03/16/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Photography by Molly J. Smith

PDX Index

The Past 35 Years of Portland Protests, by the Numbers

In so-called ‘Little Beirut,’ civil disobedience remains a claim to fame.

03/04/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Get Together

Four Portlanders Explain Why Gathering Matters

A death doula, a priest, a union organizer, and a therapist on the importance of convening.

03/02/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Molto Bene

Portland’s Best Italian Restaurants

Our favorite Italian-American red sauce joints and Old World trattorias.

02/10/2026 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Soggy Season

5 Essential Rainy-Day Hikes near Portland

Don't let the wet stuff scare you. Explore churning waterfalls, ambling rivers, and lush forests on these close-to-home hikes.

02/03/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Tooth To-Go

Mobile Dentists and Hygienists Bring Oral Care to Portland Seniors

Older adults often miss out on crucial dental care. These are the people trying to change that.

02/02/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Oregon Is for Lovers

Our Favorite Romantic Getaways in Oregon

In-room soaking tubs? Sprawling ranch? Luxurious coastal spa? Take your pick.

02/02/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Closings

One of Portland’s Foundational Mexican Restaurants Is Closing

República, the Mexican-forward tasting menu destination in the Pearl, will shutter in February.

01/28/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Neighborhood Guides

St. Johns: A Dive Bar Paradise with an Up-and-Coming Food Scene

Find happy hours galore, fun niche shopping, and bread with a cult following in North Portland.

01/28/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Margaret Seiler

Bucket List

Our Top 10 Trips to Take in 2026

The plane tickets to nab, the ultra-cute inns to book, and the meals to reserve around the country and beyond.

01/12/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Myth Busting

The Public Health Educators Changing How We Think About Fat

At OHSU-PSU’s School of Public Health, a group of students and professors are debunking outdated beliefs about weight and wellness.

01/06/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden