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2211 NW Front Ave Ste. 101
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Cha Cha Cha – Milwaukie Oregon
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The downtown Milwaukie area is getting cuter and cuter every day. The opening of a Cha Cha Cha on the main strip is a sign that they are up and coming. The interior is smallish but the darker wood floors and decor makes you feel like you are in a hip restaurant in the Pearl. My favorite dish here is the mashed potato taquitos that are smothered in sour cream, lettuce and fresh salsa. They will make you want to instantly curl up and take a nap the moment you finish eating so you might want to get them to go. I am pretty conviced that downtown Milwaukie will soon be the new Sellwood so you might want to get in while it is still affordable.
Papa Haydn – Sellwood Oregon
I have been to the Papa Hydn on NW 23rd a couple of times but this is the first time that I have been to the Sellwood location. It is in a very cute, older building and there is a pretty good amount of seating. We were there for a birthday celebration and they were very accomodating for a larger group (plus they have outdoor seating for warmer days). I had the berry cobbler with vanilla ice cream and it was so delisious, served warm so that the ice cream is slightly melted (I was only able to eat about 1/3 of it so next time I will have to share with someone). I love the Sellwood neighborhood and on this paricular evening it was slightly warmer outside and the whole area smelled like an amazing scented candle. I can see why everyone that I know is dying to live here.
Weekend Events in Portland – April 17th – 19th
photo by Marisa Swenson
Here are some fun events that are going on in Portland this weekend that I will be at or love to be at!
Friday
- Andy Simon Family Happy Hour at the Airplay Cafe- 5:30pm – 7:30pm, free, 701 E Burnside
- Ya Jala Lebanese Restaurant – I’m going here tonight and will be loving it!!
Saturday
- Portland’s Largest Garage Sale at the Expo Center – 7am- 6pm, 2060 N Marine Dr, lots of stuff to buy
- Stumptown Comic Fest at the Lloyd Center Doubletree (all weekend) – 1000 NE Multnomah, more info here.
- 11th Annual Kitchen Revival Tour at the Architectural Heritage Center - 10am -4pm, $25 per person, See several wonderful period or historically accurate kitchens, 701 SE Grand Ave.
- Packy’s Birthday Party at the Oregon Zoo – 10am- 4pm, $9.75 adults, lots of fun elephant activities, 4001 SW Canyon Rd
- Paper Art Show at the Japanese Gardens – 10am – 7pm, exhibition of unique paper art, local artists will display and sell different paper art styles, $8 (special rates for students and seniors), 611 SW Kingston Ave
- “Eat Mobile” Food Cart Festival at Disjecta – 5:30pm – 9:30pm, $5 and includes loads of samples from cart vendors, proceeds benefit Mercy Corps NW, 8371 N Interstate Ave
- Roller Derby at Oaks Park - 6pm, $12 (buy tix in advance), at the hangar 7805 SE Oaks Park Way
- Strength at Rotture – 9pm, $5 door, danceable music, 315 SE 3rd
Sunday
- NW Pet and Companion Fair at the Expo Center - 10am – 5pm, $7, come here to adopt a pet! 32+ pet rescue and non-profit shelters, 2060 N Marine Dr.
- Mates of State at the Wonder Ballroom – cute tunes! 8pm, $15, 128 NE Russell St.
Weekend Events in Portland – March 20th – 22nd
photo by Marisa Swenson
Here a couple of fun things to do this weekend.
Friday, March 20th
- Grenade Clothing Warehouse Sale located at: 8120 SE Stark (all weekend, discount clothes)
- Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride: Meet at 5:30 pm; rides start at 6:00 pm. There are three meeting locations that will all end at City Hall 1221 SW 4th at 6:30 for hot cocoa. Locations:Downtown -North Park Blocks, meet at the playground at NW Park and Couch, Sunnyside School – Meet at the playground, at SE 34th and Taylor, Sellwood – Meet at the Sellwood Pool, near SE 7th and Miller. more info
- Rachel Taylor Brown will perform at the Press Club at 8:30 pm. All ages. Located at 2621 SE Clinton St
- “Battlestar Galactica” Final Season: Final episode of BSG tonight.Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd). Doors open at 9:00 pm; show at 10:00 pm. Ages 21+. It will be packed.
Saturday, March 21st
- Portland Farmers Market STARTS TODAY!!! Saturdays: March 21 – Dec. 19th 8:30 am – 2:00 pm (p.s. don’t bring your dog this year, they are not allowed…..sorry) First stop Pine State Biscuits & Coffee mmmmm
- Bryan Free CD Release show, Derby at the Doug Fir, starts at 9pm, $8 located: 830 E Burnside
Sunday, March 22nd
- Portland Art Museum Free Day: The day will include free admission, painting, performances by Oregon Ballet Theatre, and 18th-century costumes. The Museum will be open from noon to 5 p.m. with activities beginning at 1 p.m. Located at 1219 SW Park Ave
Weekend Events in Portland – March 13th – 15th
- photo by Marisa Swenson
Here are a couple of things to do this weekend that look like fun. Hopefully that sunshine will stick around so we can get outdoors.
Friday
- Lower Fremont 2nd Friday Artwalk and Sidewalk Sale: Local artists and crafters will display and sell their work outside. Lower Fremont 2nd Friday event is on NE Fremont between 12th & 14th Avenues, 4:00 pm–9:00 pm.
- TONIGHT KATEE SAKHOFF “STARBUCK” WILL BE THERE LIVE IN PERSON “Battlestar Galactica” Final Season: Final 2 episodes of BSG.Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd). Doors open at 9:00 pm; show at 10:00 pm. Ages 21+. It will be packed.
- Parenthetical Girls at Backspace (indie rock): starts at 9pm, $7, 115 NW 5th Ave
- Restaurant Recommendation: The Observatory, the food and drinks are great.
Saturday
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Make a Bird House: The Rebuilding Center will provide you with the tools, reclaimed house materials and all the instruction you’ll need to build your own bird house. Most appropriate for grades K–5. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Belmont Library (1038 SE 39th Ave), 3:00 pm–5:00 pm.
- “Che” opening with director Steven Soderbergh in attendance at Cinema 21: movie times here. Located at 616 NW 21st.
- David Hall & Friends at the Airplay Cafe Family Friendly: 5pm, Doors open at 4:30. Full family-friendly menu of meals and snacks, beer and wine available. $7 per child/$12 per adult
Sunday
- ”Welcome to the Dollhouse” will be showing at Press Club at 8:00 pm. All ages. Located at 2621 SE Clinton St.
- Hike to the top of Mt. Tabor
Cup and Saucer Cafe
one of the best breakfast spot in Portland OR
I’m not sure how long this restaurant has been open but I can remember coming here for what seems like forever. I was surprised to see that the Hawthorne location that I went to this morning had expanded into what used to be the old Coffee Merchant (RIP Coffee Merchant…tears) store. This transformation probably happened a while ago, it’s just been a long time since I have been to the Cup & Saucer. In fact, the reason why I have not been to the Cup & Saucer in a while is because every time I think about going, I dread the horribly long wait, but it looks like that problem is solved (they also have 2 more locations to split things up a little more). The breakfast was really good and I didn’t feel rushed by people cramming around the front door waiting for a table because there was enough room for everyone! My 2 year old had a pancake that was cooked in the shape of a bears face, decorate with fruit slices….very cute and it kept him busy for quite a while sawing the ears off etc.
Located at:
3566 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214
3000 NE Killingsworth
Portland, OR 97211
8237 N Denver Ave
Portland, OR 97217
Weekend Events in Portland – March 6-8th
photo by Marisa Swenson
There are a couple of fun events going on this weekend in Portland. Hopefully this sunshine will stick around for a couple of days (I heard a rumor of snow on Sunday).
Check it out:
Friday 3/6/09
- Free First Friday Night at Portland Children’s Museum: Admission to the museum is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 4015 SW Canyon Road
- Opening reception for artist Anna Peters at Destroy: DJ sets by resident DJ Infamous 1. Beer compliments of Widmer Brothers, starts at 7pm. 1712 E. Burnside
- Battlestar Galactica Final Season at the Bagdad Theater: final 10 episodes of “Battlestar Galactica.” 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd Doors open at 9:00 pm; show at 10:00 pm (I’m going, yes!)
- Fujiya & Miyagi at Doug Fir (lovely electro pop): Doors at 8pm, Show at 9pm
$13 advance, $15 day of show. 830 E. Burnside
Saturday 3/7/09
- 19th Annual Buckman Art Show & Sell: Paintings, ceramics, photography, wearable art, toys, food, student art and performances, kids’ art activities and more! 320 SE 16th Avenue 10am-5pm, $2 suggested donation,Buckman Marimba Ensemble, Buckman Chorus, student dancers, live jazz, bluegrass and more!
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Swingfest – Portland Lindy Exchange: Pioneer Courthouse Square live music and swing dancing. 1:00 pm–4:00 pm.
- Sip 47 Wine Tasting: March 7 and 8, 2009, thirty-five wineries and businesses along Rt. 47 in the Northern Willamette Valley will celebrate spring by offering a weekend full of tastings of brand-new wine releases, food pairings, sake tastings, live music, discounts and more! Here is the map.
- Mood Area 52 at Press Club: 8:30 pm. All ages, located at 2621 SE Clinton St
- Writers Block at Holocene: 10 recording artists: Jesse & Josh (Oh Captain, My Captain), Chris Robley (yay), Nat & Dave (Derby),Amy Seeley, Johnny Clay (The Dimes), Bryan Free, Henry, Chris & Jules(Jonah), Lael Alderman, Ehren Ebbage, Nathan Trueb (Tango Alpha Tango), Kelli Schaefer, Eric Nordby (Norman), Karizma. Whew! What a line up, bargain at only $7 admission or $5 with some canned food (I assume for the starving artists).
Sunday 3/8/09
- “Manhattan” the Woody Allen movie at Press Club: 8:00 pm. All ages, located at 2621 SE Clinton St
- ReGeneration: 50 Photographers of Tomorrow at Hoffman Gallery: innovative work from 50 up-and-coming photographers from around the world. located at 8245 SW Barnes Rd
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
All Portlanders already know, this is coffee at it’s finest. If you are from out of town, make Stumptown one of your first stops in the City of Roses. They have a special university that they not only send their baristas to but also give classes for cafes that serve their product to ensure it is prepared correctly.
Multiple Locations:
Sydney’s Cafe NW Portland
Yes, that is a picture of me blogging or twittering at the cafe! This has quickly become one of my new favorite cafes in Portland due to it’s proximity to the main office (not that I spend very much time there) and due to the great drinks and food. They have a cute area for kids that has toys and a couple of flat screens that show constant nature animal footage.
Located at:
1800 NW 16th
Portland, OR 97209
The Airplay Cafe
photo by Marisa Swenson
In the past couple of months I have been to the Airplay Cafe at least once per week (if not twice!). The mornings, around 10am caters to the 4 and under crowd and they have live music for kids, I said LIVE MUSIC for kids! The owners are brilliant for opening this type of cafe with family activities. Every time we go it is beyond packed, so if you do try it out come a little early to get a seat. In the evenings they cater to an older crowd with great musicians and adult beverages.
Located at:
701 E Burnside
Portland, OR
