Pretty much by definition, suburbs are not the place to look for edgy urban diversions. So I think it’s unfair to complain that Lake Oswego lacks the grit and excitement of the city – of course it does, just as the city lacks trees, ranch houses, and cul-de-sacs. It’s an apples and oranges thing.

For what it is (an affluent bedroom community), Lake Oswego is a pleasant enough spot, suitable for families and retirees. All you angsty twentysomethings really ought to be spending your time downtown, not out here in the tree-filled suburbs.