Archive for February, 2008
Rooftop Bars or Restaurants in Portland
When the weather gets nice, we love to head out to sit in the sun and enjoy some food or drinks. A few unique places to do this is at the 2 rooftop bars that we’ve been able to find here. So when you’re in the mood to sit above the traffic downtown and in the sun, you might check out one of these:
On Deck Sports Bar
Jax Bar
I’m hoping there are more and we just haven’t found them yet, so if you know about a rooftop bar or restaurant in Portland, …
Date: February 26th, 2008 |
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Second Sunday Sustainability Fair
In a city overflowing with creativity and community, it should come as no surprise that there is yet another reason for Portlanders to get together and celebrate our quirky resourcefulness.
Every second Sunday inside Hip Drip Café, a new coffee shop on SE 16th and Sandy, you’ll find the Sustainability Fair — a monthly gathering of ecoconscious artists and entrepreneurs. At today’s premier fair, acoustic music from gypsy jazz trio Swing Papillon keeps the mood lively and distinguished.
Booths feature arts and crafts handmade with recycled, reused, and renewable resources. Sound like a chore? Ha! This is Portland. We’re going to recycle, and we’re going to look good doing it.
Date: February 11th, 2008 |
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Portland Eastbank Esplanade
It used to be that people wanting a scenic and safe place to run, walk or bike along the Willamette River were limited to Waterfront Park on the west side of the river. In 2001, however, that changed with the dedication of the Eastbank Esplanade along the eastern side of the Willamette.
The Eastbank Esplanade stretches for 1.5 miles from the Hawthorne to the Steel Bridge, and includes some parts which are anchored to the ground and some parts which are floating on the river itself. It not only runs alongside the Willamette but also …
Date: February 18th, 2008 |
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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
While Portland’s nickname is the City of Roses, it’s also a fantastic place to see an incredible variety of rhododendrons. It’s quite possible that the general inability to spell “rhododendron” meant that it would never have worked out as a city nickname, but the fact remains that there are rhody plants all over the city. To see the best of the bunch, however, head to the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in SE Portland.
What was begun as a rhododendron test garden (similar to the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park) in 1950 is now a general botanical garden with more than just rhodies throughout its nearly 10 acres. The Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden contains more than 2,500 species of rhododendrons, azaleas and other plants which thrive in this area, as well as pretty landscaping features typical of botanical gardens, like waterfalls, little bridges and meandering pathways. The garden is a popular setting for weddings, as well as wedding portraits.
Date: February 4th, 2008 |
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