FOOD & DRINK
Dine in this Unique Oregon Restaurant Built in an Old Railway Depot
Built inside the old railroad depot in Oregon City is Coasters Crossing, a family-friendly eatery where you can get a little of everything like burgers, clam chowder, seafood, salads, sandwiches, and beer and wine. Coasters Crossing promises a fun atmosphere with excellent customer service and a laid back environment perfect for a casual night out with friends or to bring the whole family. They also have a nice outdoor patio for dining al fresco on a warm day.
Wellspent Market Is Moving Into a Historic Grocery Building on Southeast Division
Wellspent Market, the curated grocery store founded by James Beard-nominated food writer Jim Dixon, plans to move to Southeast Portland this June. The market will take up residence in a century-old building on Southeast Division Street and Southeast 34th Avenue which originally opened as a general store called Jos. T Harris Grocery. Renovations are currently underway following the vacancy of longtime tenant Anders Printing Company, revealing the building’s original fir floors.
Metro Planning Development Of Willamette Cove Park
Metro has kicked off the planning process to create a nature park at Willamette Cove, a former industrial site on the Willamette River in North Portland. Community members can share their insights and opinions on the future park through an online survey. The survey, which is open until May 10, is posted on the Metro website at oregonmetro.gov/cove.
Brewfest Vibe: Second-year event hoping to expand on initial success
When the staff at the Clackamas County Event Center wanted to rebrand the old Food, Wine, and Brew Festival into something new, they landed on a pretty good idea. In 2023, the inaugural Canby Brewfest kicked off with a pair of sold-out days and plenty of positive feedback about the change. It was a welcome reaction as staff wanted to create a more focused event, highlighted by beer tasting, music and the chance to enjoy it all in a relaxed atmosphere. ...
In-N-Out Burger Cooks Up Plans for Third Pacific Northwest Spot in East Vancouver
The burger chain popular for its simple menu and devoted following In-N-Out Burger, is beefing up its presence in the Pacific Northwest with a potential third location earmarked for the Portland area. Already buzzed about for its planned forays into Tualatin, Beaverton, or Hillsboro, the chain is seemingly not content to stop there, as documents filed with the city suggest an east Vancouver spot is also on the grill.
Sophia Takla's journey from Miss Oregon to Elle Woods in 'Legally Blonde the Musical'
She has sported blonde hair in recent years, but Sophia Takla admits that she’ll wear a wig when playing lead character Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde the Musical.” It’s a logistical thing, she said. “My hair doesn’t hold curl at all. It wouldn’t hold style at all,” Takla said. “It saves so much time, honestly.” ...
Horse Heaven: Canby riders deliver another solid performance
The Canby equestrian team (OHSET) wrapped up its 2024 North Valley District regular season April 11-14 at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany. The Cougars put together another solid performance, scoring the most points of the 11 teams competing in four division. The Cougars snagged six individual titles and four relay wins during the final regular season event. Now their attention turns to the state competition May 9-12 at the...
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