M. RodríguezThe Artisan who won’t compete: Portland, OregonWhile there are many reasons to love Portland including its fetishization of “artisanal” and “local” things, there is much to lament in…Jan 26, 2016Jan 26, 2016
M. RodríguezThe Sad VeganIt was a typical Saturday night in Portland. I was walking with a friend to have the last few drinks of the night. As we made our way…May 19, 2015May 19, 2015
M. RodríguezIf you visited me in Portland: The Good StuffWhat do I like about Portland? I have been accused of hating Portland Oregon as a new transplant from Chicago. Well, as I pointed out in my…Oct 30, 2014Oct 30, 2014
M. RodríguezTrader Joe’s, and the Wonderful World of Pumpkin Seed Oil:A brief guideOct 29, 2014Oct 29, 2014
M. RodríguezPortland Oregon as Reverse Detroit: Urban Planning, Diversity, and Sprawl in the American WestEveryone you know has at least one friend who lived in Portland for a year or two after college. The story usually goes like this: Earnest…Oct 19, 20143Oct 19, 20143