McMenamins Kennedy School
EntertainmentOld-school cool, literally: McMenamins Kennedy School turns movie night into a mini adventure, with a cozy theater, on-site brewery and bars, and art-lined hallways that make you want to roam between scenes.
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Bakeries & SweetsMini cupcakes, many moods: Whether your week needs a tiny pick-me-up or a full-on flavor parade, Likely Ivy deals in mini cupcakes with classic and seasonal vibes, from vanilla and chocolate to corn.
Old Portland Hardware & Architectural
Antiques, Thrift, & VintageTreasure hunt, anyone? Whether you’re restoring that 1920s bungalow or just want a wild conversation piece, Old Portland Hardware & Architectural is a 10,000 square foot playground of antique lighting, vintage hardware, stained glass, and joyfully odd salvage.
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5 Portland restaurants and bars closing this fall
Several Portland restaurants and bars are closing this fall, including a wood-fired Italian steakhouse, a long-running pizzeria and cocktail bar from a legendary local restaurateur, and a James Beard Award-nominated final restaurant from a former "Top Chef" contestant, Gabriel Pascuzzi, will close…
Full story at oregonlive.com ↗
Portland Metro Chamber CEO sues city over arts tax increase
The head of Portland's largest chamber of commerce, Andrew Hoan, is taking the city to court for hiking the city's arts tax without voter approval.
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The Portland Soup Showdown
The Portland Soup Showdown is an afternoon of soup, friendly competition, and community impact at Midtown Beer Garden.
Full story at travelportland.com ↗
Elephants Delicatessen Sells to Willamette Valley Hospitality Group
Elephants Delicatessen has sold to Willamette Valley hospitality group The Ground.
Full story at wweek.com ↗
Jeff Swickard Is Collecting Downtown Towers. He Says He Has No Plan.
Jeff Swickard, an auto-sales billionaire who owns around 2.4 million square feet of downtown commercial and mixed-use real estate in Portland, has become a key figure in the revitalization of the city.
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