Lunch at Mercato
May 15, 2008
Mercato is vintage London mod meets urban contemporary. And it’s very very orange. The dining area is really spacious and all the chairs and couches are orange, Read more
Dolly Parton Hoot Night! Yes!
May 15, 2008
I collect records and would have to say that among my favorites are a couple of early Dolly Parton albums. Not many people know this, but Parton has written and published over 600 Read more
Jess Oh! Fundraiser
May 14, 2008
In early April, Jessica Osborne was hit on her bicycle while riding in North Portland. The driver fled the scene, leaving her for dead. What Jessica has been through since then can safely be described as a living hell. She suffered three broken vertebrae, two collapsed lungs and a ruptured spleen. She has been forced to undergo multiple surgeries and, under strict doctor’s orders, has been unable to work. Without any health insurance, Jessica is facing serious financial problems. In response, her friends and community have gotten together to throw a fundraiser party for her this Thursday night. There will be bands, a puppet show and a raffle. All money raised will go straight to Jessica. So whether you know Jessica or not, come out to support your community and help a very unfortunate girl get back on her feet!
Jess Oh! Fundraiser
Thursday, May 15, 6pm
Liberty Hall
331 N. Ivy St.
Village Building Convergence 2008
May 14, 2008
If you’ve seen the huge yellow sun painted on SE Yamhill Street and wanted to create something similar in your own neighborhood, now is your chance. The Village Building Read more
Blue Gardenia Bakery & Coffee Roasters
May 14, 2008
Not many places roast coffee this way. Blue Gardenia buys their beans seasonally and from a “single origin,” meaning all from one region. When we bought a pound of their Read more
Tony Smiley
May 13, 2008
Tony Smiley is one of the most entertaining and talented musicians in the Portland area. He is dubbed the loop-ninja and, when you witness his verbal throwing stars and his black belt in smooth riffs, you’ll understand why. Tony plays every instrument by himself, one at a time, while his assistant Kevin helps loop and mix the new sounds. OK, I know it doesn’t sound that difficult but until you see him live, don’t knock it. He makes it look easy but I can assure you it’s not. His wide range of sounds can have you feeling good, like on “My Love” and “Storybook” or have you up out of your seat rockin’ with “Neighbor” and “Thea Thea”. Either way, watching him at least once in your lifetime and/or picking up one of his CD’s (Sand Paintings or Driving Myself Sane) is recommended. He plays anywhere from the Buffalo Gap in Portland all the way up to the 15th St. Pub in Vancouver. If you go see Tony be sure to give him lots of love and he will be sure to give it back.
http://tonysmiley.com/
http://www.myspace.com/tonysmiley
Grand Central Bowl
May 13, 2008
OK, Grand Central Bowl is, cosmetically speaking at least, a huge step up from the old establishment. When you first walk in you could swear you’re somewhere in the heart Read more
Obama Gains Big Lead in Oregon
May 13, 2008
Barack Obama is not longer simply the precocious wunderkind of the Democratic Party, he is the presumptive 2008 Democratic nominee. And his momentum seems to be Read more
Siam Society
May 12, 2008
Some enterprising individuals have converted what was once an old electrical station on Alberta Street into a great Thai restaurant. The night my friends and I went to check out Siam Society, the food was great but the service was a little slow, albeit friendly and helpful. The cocktail selection was good, with some interesting items like the Jalepeno Pear Cosmo. I recommend a few of those! We shared plates family-style for dinner, ordering the Drunken Noodles, Sexy Beef, Garlic Shrimp and Pnang Curry. Everything was very good except the Sexy Beef which was bland compared to the great flavors of the rest of the dishes. We all agreed the curry was the best dish of the night. The atmosphere was hip and interesting. The dinner was not cheap but not too expensive either: four adults with a few cocktails each and tip for around $200.
Siam Society
2703 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 922-3675
Oregon Zoo Summer Concert Series
May 12, 2008
Summer’s just around the bend, which means it’s time to get your tickets for the 2008 Oregon Zoo Summer Concert Series. And, as always, there are some great acts lined up, Read more
