Month: August 2016

Husband and wife team Dean and Sandy Young opened Young’s Jewelers (22240 Salamo Rd.) over five years ago. Dean Young is a certified goldsmith with over 25 years experience. After attending London’s John Cass College in jewelry design, he undertook a three year apprentice training in London’s jewelry district, Hatton Garden, where he was taught… Continue reading Master Jeweler

A master plan is taking shape, with the goal of transforming a 23-acre industrial site nestled along the Falls in historic Oregon City. This former papermill could someday serve as a waterfront destination, a unique habitat, a window into Oregon’s past. The plan includes the possibility of building everything from hotels to health clubs, museums… Continue reading Willamette Falls Future

Let your dog run free at the many City of Portland dog parks. In Southwest Portland there are two locations, Gabriel Park at SW 45th and Vermont has a fenced area, while Hillsdale Park at SW 27th and Hillsdale Hwy. has no fence. Please bring a bag to pick up after your dog.

A brick & mortar and online music instrument store specializing in analog and digital synthesizers, modular synths, MIDI controllers, sound makers, and DIY. They offer a hands on approach to finding the right synth, free and curriculum-based classes and fun, hands-on workshops. They have in-store performances and sponsor unique local events around Portland and the… Continue reading Control Voltage

The Yanagida Projects retail space demonstrates what Ways and Means does as a custom small scale brands company. A family-owned premium product sourcing and development company that specializes in woven clothing labels, metal enamel pins, embroidered patches, custom hats, printed hang tags, printed labels, custom metal keychains, custom lanyards, and more. 3962 N Mississippi Ave.… Continue reading Yanagida Projects

Black Book Guitars is a boutique music shop located in the heart of Historic Mississippi Ave. district, specializing in vintage, rare and and timeless instruments. From a classic Gibson Les Paul paired with a Blackface Fender amp to a Silvertone Hollow Body matched with a 1950s Supro amp, they can put it together. Check out… Continue reading Black Book Guitars

Gumbo Gifts and Gallery is a unique and eclectic shop where you can truly “feed your imagination with curious delights”! Gumbo offers an unusual stew of hats, scarves, jewelry, ethnic artifacts, vintage and new decor, plus reflective and playful works of local art. The Green Room, located in the back of the shop, features both… Continue reading Gumbo Gifts

Got a craving for fresh seafood? Check out Radar owned by husband-and-wife team Jonathan Berube and Lily Tollefsen. As the chef, Jonathan utilizes a Scandinavian style of cooking. They fly in smoked bluefish weekly for pâté. While Lily mans the bar. Check out the Sunday dinner special, fried chicken, with sides, sauces, beers, and punch.… Continue reading Radar

Opened in 2011, Interurban is the second bar from Dan Hart and Chris Navarra in Portland. The bar features pre-prohibition era cocktails, the best beers available and one of Portland’s most extensive whiskey lists. The kitchen, run by Chef Jonny Henry is focused on seasonal fare, local game and a blend of classic and modern… Continue reading Interurban