FOOD & DRINK
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.
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.
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.” ...
Portland’s pandemic-era pizza king just opened a tavern (without pizza). Let us explain
Jerry Benedetto, the pandemic-time pizza king who went from making pies at home for his fiance to selling out of pizza at his pop-up at the Bear Paw Inn, has opened his long-awaited tavern. But there’s a twist. Anyone expecting Benedetto’s take on Chicago-style thin-crust pizza will have to wait...
Old Town coffee shop owner will take the stage at TEDxPortland on Saturday
PORTLAND, Ore. — Deadstock Coffee, located in the heart of Portland's Old Town neighborhood, opened in 2018. Founder and owner Ian Williams designed it to unite communities through a love of coffee and sneakers. "I just really love people coming together and cafes are a place where people get...
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