Urban gardening is thriving here in Portland and the organization Growing Gardens makes sure low-income Portland residents can enjoy food security by growing organic vegetables in their own yards. The goal of Growing Gardens is to get at the root of hunger by empowering families with the knowledge and experience they need to affordably grow […]
8 Awesome Reasons to Live in Portland
Top Reasons to Move to Portland It’s so easy to forget to value the uniqueness of a community once we’ve lived somewhere a few years. After ten years spent enjoying the magnificence of Alaska, I remember blandly greeting a friend’s wonder with, “Oh, yeah, the eagles. You see them all the time.” Since relocating to […]
Therapy dog provides healing power of fur
It’s a quiet Tuesday and I’m scheduled to meet Zadok, a beautiful eight-year-old Akita, in the front lobby of the Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas. When I arrive he’s already surrounded by admirers, so I wait for my turn. Zadok’s owner, Julie Burk from Damascus, has graciously allowed me to follow along as she […]
Portland, OR Restaurant Review: Rovente Pizza
Rovente Pizza on SE Hawthorne at 32nd Pl Raised in an Italian household with plenty of roots back in New York, finding the best pizza in any given town is like a life pursuit. You can search for years without ever finding something that really satisfies, whether you’re used to an old-time family recipe or […]
Portland, OR Restaurant Review: Cup and Saucer Cafe
Cup and Saucer Cafe on SE Hawthorne Blvd. at SE 35th Ave I didn’t realize it at the time mostly because I’ve stuck primarily to my current neighborhood since moving here, but apparently Cup & Saucer Cafe is a bit of a franchise, with two other locations spread around the city. Now, I’m all for […]
PDX Cocktails: History and Recipes for Five Classic Cocktails
Old-Fashioned Cocktail, History, Recipe and the Best in Portland Aptly named, the Old Fashioned is possibly the first cocktail on the books. In fact, the earliest documented definition of the word “cocktail” (dating back to 1806) states that a cocktail is a potent mix of spirits, bitters, water, and sugar—the basic ingredients of what we […]
Restaurant Review: Veggie Grill, Beaverton OR
Veggie Grill on SW Cedar Hills Blvd. in Beaverton Portland, OR Restaurant Review: Veggie Grill in SW Portland, Lunch Plotted along some kind of mathematical equation, I’m sure the chart that documents the flavor development and overall availability of vegan cuisine from the 70s to now is a slow-building, upward-trending line that begins in the […]
Preferred Downtown Portland Hotels
We are proud to assist you all along your wonderful trip, so Downtown Portland Hotels website enlisted all the useful information you need in order to have a great time. We took care to find out what the best shopping places are, the most appealing restaurants, the best places for fun and relaxation, and we […]
Best Portland Malls and Shopping Outlets
Talk about shopping heaven! Looking for Portland Malls and Shopping Outlets in Portland? There’s plenty to choose from. We also include some major brand stores too. Do you know what the best thing is about shopping in Portland? There’s no sales tax! There are a lot of great places to shop at and to find […]
Portland History
When I recall certain events of Portland History, the first few things that come to my mind are the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Oregon Trail Migration. What I soon realized is that Portland was almost named Boston way back then. The name was eventually decided on a coin toss. Somewhat ironically, this metropolitan […]