Philip Streib, former Milwaukie mayor, banker, brewmaster and owner of one kick-ass home. … Read More A Milwaukie brewer, and a call for Portland brewmasters to make a pre-Prohibition beer
I helped collaborate with Herb Lester Associates out of London on their brand, spanking new guide/map to Portland.… Read More Speaking of Portland: A new guide from Herb Lester
The Black Cat Tavern in Sellwood announced that they are shutting down their bar on June 30. I’m taking a wild guess here -coming next: mixed-use condos.… Read More On the imminent closing of the Black Cat in Sellwood
A remarkable photo sent to us of Flora, Ore. … Read More Photo of the week: Flora, Oregon
A residential home in Oak Grove once housed a church (and movie theater). … Read More Lost: Church in Oak Grove, Ore.
Portland Penny Diner’s new signage wins Sign of the Year, hands down! From the restaurant’s website: In 1845 Frances Pettygrove and Asa Lovejoy determined the city of Portland’s name with the flip of a coin. And we like to think that after the toss they walked into their favorite diner, or as they called them… Read More Sign of the times
A few weeks back, Country Bills in Woodstock was demolished to make way for Gawd-knows-what (mixed-used condos?). My pal managed to capture a couple of pix of ghost signs that were revealed during the demo. What else is there to say? Was the food good? Hardly. But it was more than just a restaurant- it… Read More Lost: Country Bills, Portland, Ore.
My apologies for the poor pic – I snapped it from the morning bus commute. I’ve been noticing this structure being built since the late summer and it’s really starting to take shape. A bit of digging revealed it’s a public art project. Managed by the Regional Arts and Cultural Council, the project is described… Read More Mystery structure on Grand near the Hawthorne Bridge
