July 16, 2010

Picnics & Pinots

Portland's brimming with picnic-perfect perches, but sometimes your neighborhood park simply won't cut it. You want to lay your red-and-white-checked gingham blanket in a land of open air, rolling hills, and views-a-plenty. With the help of a few wine country picnic-savvy readers, I compiled a list of eight picnic-ready terraces, decks, and grassy knolls in the scenic Northern Willamette Valley, plus a Picnic 911 cheat sheet for the spontaneous or slothful picnicker. Read full story »

July 15, 2010

8 Fun Weekend To-Dos

If you've felt like your summer social calendar has been full lately, it's certainly not going to slow down this weekend. Dress up like a unicorn and patronize N. Mississippi watering holes, sip international ales and lagers in the North Park blocks, run the mini Médoc and storm the giant Bastille Tower of cream puffs in honor of Bastille Day, eat cupcakes and dance like a monkey's uncle, discover a newfound appreciation for beer cocktails, drink beer and eat burgers in the streets of the Pearl District, and ride your bike around East Portland one-handed (you'll need the other to hold your Voodoo Doughnut). Read full story »

Green With Ruby Jewel Envy

I love my neighborhood, but I have to admit that N. Mississippi Avenue gets cooler by the minute. Literally. This morning, Portland's beloved Ruby Jewel opens the doors of their first scoop shop, selling handmade ice creams, sundaes, waffle cones, and of course, their signature ice cream sandwiches. It's giving me a serious case of neighborhood scoop shop envy.  Read full story »

UPCOMING EVENTS

TUESDAYS BY TWILIGHT
Tuesday, July 20   7:30-9:30pm
Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett St.

The Northwest’s loveliest and most intimate outdoor summer music series returns, offering a rare chance to see Lan Su Chinese Garden at dusk while enjoying a diverse musical lineup. Dinner boxes from Daily Cafe, beer from Full Sail Brewing and wine from Rex Hill Winery will be available for purchase. More info>>

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