Category Archives: Northeast

This Anna Bannanas outlet is the site of the former Star E. Rose shop, one of the early commercial outlets on Alberta when most of the street was vacant and blighted. Despite some additions (beer/wine, a bar with stools, some … Continue reading →

A trip up to the top of Rocky Butte ended at one of our favorites in NE.   We still appreciate the fine craftsmanship that was used in turning a challenging space into a comfortable spot for treats and hanging out.   … Continue reading →

Elevated is a relatively new, small shop with clean lines and lots of window space on NE MLK between Alberta and Killingsworth.   Its interior has a couple of soft chairs, piano, and reading material for homey touches. The other tables … Continue reading →

The NE site is a model of how to inexpensively transform a mostly cinder block building into an inviting refuge from the 4 lanes of MLK traffic outside. With a mish-mash of 60-ish furniture and colors, a set-back counter, and … Continue reading →

Adjacent to the Hollywood Theater on NE Sandy, Aliviar – to soothe in Spanish – strives to touch all the bases in its cozy, angular space. Two examples: despite limited space, one nook is given over to a couch, table … Continue reading →

With lots of windows and good lighting, this European inspired shop – one TV showed the Tour de France, the other English soccer – offers the Lloyd Ctr. area a different vibe. Interior seating is limited, but outdoor patio area, … Continue reading →

Despite both being sixty+, and having visited more than 70 shops so far, today’s two riders still experience youthful thrills when they come across hidden gems in underserved neighborhoods.   In a challenging residential neighborhood of modest homes just east of … Continue reading →

Friendly baristas, and a garage style door that lets fresh air+light in – and good music out to the courtyard – are just two of the positives of this tasteful and stylish shop. http://baristapdx.com/     1725 NE Alberta  

Adjacent to the bakery, this cozy retail shop has a wide selection of pastries, as well as interesting art on its walls. Because of its relatively smaller size, however, seating options are limited which influences how long someone hangs out … Continue reading →

Though unassuming on the outside, the relatively cozy inside is chock full of interesting amenities: art on the walls, wooden sculpted spoons hanging from the ceiling, a small kids area (plus scheduled story times,) a jazz trio plays Sundays at … Continue reading →