Category Archives: Northeast

Cheap Date Comedy Hour!

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Catriona

About once a month, Hollywood Theater is hosting a stand up comedy show — Cheap Date – Stand Up Comedy. The first one was on July 14, and it was excellently funny.  Also, the price of $6 is hard to … Continue reading →

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Farmers’ Markets Returning to Life

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Catriona

While some Portland area Farmer’s Markets keep going year round (see Hillsdale Farmers’ Market), my two favorite “neighborhood” markets are coming back to life soon! My absolute favorite is the Sunday Montavilla Market at 7600 SE Stark. However, I have … Continue reading →

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The Blue Nile

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Catriona

The Blue Nile is an Ethiopian restaurant located between NE 22nd and 23rd on NE Broadway. I have had many a delicious meal, with particularly lovely lamb dishes as well as the ever popular kik. Recently, we have just been … Continue reading →

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Steel Bridge

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Catriona

When I ride my bicycle or walk to work, I have the pleasure walking along the lower level of the Steel Bridge in Portland. When I ride the MAX, we roll along the upper deck with the cars, and a … Continue reading →

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Stanich’s

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Catriona

Yummy! Non-smoking! Incipient heart attack! If you’re a fan of the classic greasy hamburger, consider visiting Stanichs, located in both NE and SW Portland. I am most familiar with the NE Stanich’s at NE Fremont and 49th, in the Beaumont … Continue reading →

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Blue Olive

Posted on September 14, 2007 by Catriona

Update: as of summer 2011, this restaurant is closed Blue Olive is a Mediterranean restaurant located on NE 46th and Fremont in the Beaumont neighborhood.

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Hollywood Farmer’s Market

Posted on July 10, 2007 by Catriona

Farmer’s Markets are a joyful part of living in Portland. There are lots and lots of them, and sometimes it’s hard to remember all of the options. Walking, biking, and occasionally driving the Hollywood Farmer’s Market is a great Saturday … Continue reading →

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Rose and Thistle

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Catriona

I love the Rose and Thistle. Neighborhood bars are a great thing, and the Rose and Thistle (NE Broadway and 23rd) is a lovely place to comfortably have dinner or hang out. I am also a huge fan of gardenburgers … Continue reading →

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Mulch in the Gulch

Posted on April 29, 2007 by Catriona

Ben and I swung by the Mulch in the Gulch event yesterday at 17th and NE Clackamas, and I had an absolutely fabulous crepe. I’m not entirely sure who the crepe makers were, but I hope that they will appear … Continue reading →

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