SOUTHEAST PORTLAND OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (OMSI) 1945 S.E. Water Ave. Learning has never been more fun. With activities and exhibits that are both educational and fun, submarine…
Pearls of the Pearl
When I first moved to Portland—my merchandising job had transferred me from California—my new boss escorted me to the Safeway on N.W. 13th and Lovejoy, which was one of the…
Get down with your bad self
NORTHWEST PORTLAND Northwest Portland, the city’s most densely populated area, is comprised of the Pearl District, the Northwest District and the majority of Old Town Chinatown, in addition to both…
On 23rd? Make sure to stop by…
One of the many allures of Portland is the variety of nightlife options. Whether you’re a trust-fund hipster, blue-collar worker or someone in between, the city is full of opportunities…
Say ‘hello’ to NoPo
Dubbed by some Portlanders as the “heart of Northeast,” both Williams and Mississippi Avenues offer many hip places to hang out in the evening, from specialty shops to unusual restaurants….
Belmont barhopping: stay close, go far
It’s Saturday night and I’m feeling a little thirsty, so I shoot a text message to my friend. I consider texting another friend while I wait for the first friend’s…
SoBu: a cool place to hang out, but a stupid name no one uses
Bars and clubs on East Burnside and south of it couldn’t be more varied. Whether housing live music or offering $2 beers, there’s always something to explore. I started at…
Southeast Food Cart Pods
Some people would have you believe that the downtown food cart pods are a beacon of the mobile kitchen scene in Portland. I would argue it’s the east side of…
Downtown food carts (10th and Alder)
El Taco Yucateco El Taco Yucateco specializes in Yucatan cuisine, which is not your typical Mexican food selection. They’re especially known for their awesome panuchos, which are fried tortillas filled…
Northeast food carts
Northeast Portland is known for being diverse and the food carts in the area are no different. It’s easy to try flavors from all around the world in a single…
Eat up S.E. Division St.
Formerly sleepy S.E. Division St. has recently become a hotbed of culinary activity. World famous Thai restaurants and trendy patisseries now line the strip. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by…