Portland, Oregon transforms into something magical during winter months, when fog rolls off the Willamette River and Mount Hood’s snow-capped peak gleams in the distance.
The city’s beloved farmers markets continue to thrive even as temperatures drop, drawing crowds of shoppers seeking fresh produce, artisan goods, and warm pastries under covered pavilions.
Yet this seasonal tradition has become a source of frustration for longtime residents who remember quieter, more intimate market experiences…