Portland in the News: Lillard’s Luxe Sports Lounge, Greek Cusina Sold, Puppy Love | March 12, 2026

Blazers star Damian Lillard and sports marketing expert JR Duperrier have opened Honorable Mention: a luxury sports lounge in the former London Grill space in the Benson Hotel. Don’t skip the spicy fried popcorn shrimp!

More news downtown: the former Greek Cusina building has sold for $1.2 million. No word yet if the giant purple octopus will return to the former nightlife spot.

And Portland was bestowed with the highest regard this week with PetsMart naming us one of the top dog-loving cities in America. 

Here’s a roundup of the goings-on in Portland this week:

• Travel Oregon: Rainy day activities on the Oregon Coast
• KGW: Flocks of giant crows are coming to Portland with new citywide art trail
• Courthouse News: The hummingbird keepers of Portland
• OregonLive: Portland’s winter felt unusually warm
• OR Arts Watch: A photographic response to ICE takes to the walls and streets
• WWeek: Former Greek Cusina building sells for $1.2 million
• OPB: WNBA contract dispute could delay start of Portland Fire season
• Your Oregon News: Portland named a top dog-loving city
• Bridgetown Bites: Honorable Mention lounge opens in Benson Hotel
• Broadway World: Review: Lizard Boy at Portland Center Stage