We understand everyone is concerned about COVID-19. We are too. We have always prided ourselves as guiding our business by our moral compass. We are not just concerned for our bottom line, but take our role in the community very seriously. This text is to inform you of what we are doing. It’s understandable that […]
Where do you go when you want the city’s best coffee? If you’re like us, more often than not, Heart Coffee comes to mind. If you’re a serious Heart Coffee fanatic, you keep both tried and true locations bookmarked in your head for whenever you’re near downtown or NE Burnside and the mood strikes. Sometimes […]
Have you ever noticed you’re especially drawn to sweets or that your favorite meal of the day is what comes after dinner? Well it sounds like you might have a sweet tooth, and we’ve got just what you need! Check out this list of some of the best dessert spots in downtown Portland including decadent […]
Since we “stole” the “Keep Portland Weird” motto from Austin, we’ll let them call themselves the Live Music Capital of the World. But we not-so-secretly think we might be able to take them on in that category as well. Portland’s live music scene is extremely robust, and there are a plethora of venues that offer a […]
How does the song go? “They paved paradise to put up a parking lot.” Well, in Portland we did the opposite — in the year 2000 a beautiful walled Chinese classical garden opened to the public on a site that was once a parking lot. Right in the middle of the Old Town Chinatown neighborhood, […]
Thinking about booking one of our fabulous tours? Already booked a tour and still have questions? We’ve got the 411 on our most popularly asked questions. What if it rains? Lucky you, you’re going to get the full Portland experience if you do a walking tour in the rain! It’s hard to avoid our liquid […]
The other day we had a guest come in and see our bumper stickers and ask, “So, what’s up with the whole ‘Keep Portland Weird’ thing?” Being from the area, we’ve grown so accustomed to the “weird” things in Portland: the person with a cat on their shoulder, Darth Vader riding a unicycle with a fire […]
The holiday season is moving along swiftly, and one of the craziest most celebrated holidays is almost here…New Year’s Eve! If you don’t yet have plans, don’t worry, there are events in Portland for everyone, including something fun for the kiddos. Here are just a few of our favorites. 1. Night in with loved ones Have a […]
Thanksgiving is behind us, and you know what that means . . . we are officially and unapologetically letting ourselves get swept up in Portland’s holiday spirit. Between the majestic Christmas tree in Pioneer Courthouse Square, the lights decorating the shops downtown, the sweater bombing of beloved statues, and the general good cheer that is […]
We love chocolate, and we love Cacao, one of the premier establishments in Portland to consume this favorite food in its many delicious variations and forms. Co-owners Jesse Manis and Aubrey Lindley are behind the magic of Cacao, which has two downtown locations, both open seven days a week. Noteworthy is their drinking chocolate, which […]
