#11- The Hawthorne strip
Post # 11 of 101 Cool Portland places. The Hawthorne strip.
Yes, Hawthorne Blvd has a special place in my heart…and my belly…and my liver….and my wallet. There is so much to do that on any given day you can spend an entire afternoon walking around and enjoying all that the Hawthorne strip has to offer. I remember seeing What the Bleep do we know at the Baghdad Theater which happen to be filmed at that theater. DeJaVu! Time for me to go into Powell’s book store on Hawthorne, read up on my Salmon fishing and Organic gardening skills then stop into Fresh Pot for a cup ‘o coffee. Don’t spill on that book. Oops, sorry.
There are so many great restaurants ranging from Korean BBQ – Toji, to Mexican to Italian to Japanese- Mio Sushi, and of course good ole Portland home-style cooking. Have you heard of the Bar-muda triangle? Check it out around SE 48th. You will find Bar of the God’s, Space Room and Angelo’s, or maybe Swickley’s to include. A good drink and a game of pool is sure to please. Ouch! those drinks are strong. Time to venture into the Mt. Tabor Theater and see some great live music.
When you are ready for an all day or evening adventure, be sure to check out the Hawthorne district.
#8 – The Red Light clothing on Hawthorne dress the hip crowd of Portland
Post #8 of 101 cool Portland places. The Red Light clothing store.
I think half of my clothing is from Portland thrift and vintage clothing stores. The Red Light in the Hawthorne district of SE Portland is one of my favorite places to go to get alot of my sweet threads. My pants have old-school style, my shirts are not of the norm that you would find in the average Nordstroms, and even my belts look cool. Yes, they may be used clothing, and for that matter I do not recommend purchasing the cool looking underwear. You just have to draw the line somewhere. I do have a couple pairs of designer jeans, I have to admit, and maybe even a few button up shirts, but may favorites are the one I buy from vintage clothing stores. Check out the Red Light Clothing exchange if you are looking to spice up your wardrobe. 3590 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214 located in the heart of the Hawthorne district.
Even The Buffalo Exchange down the block is great too. Similar style and prices, beautiful people every where, and when you are done you have so many great restaurants to walk into with your new look. Wow, you look cool.
Saburo’s Sushi bar and Restaurant – Japanese Sushi House
Post # 5 of 101 Cool Portland Places: Saburo’s Sushi bar
Saburo’s sushi in Southeast Portland in the Sellwood neighborhood.
Saburo’s Japanese Sushi House is by far my favorite sushi bar in all of Portland.The pieces are so huge that you might need a knife to cut it into smaller pieces, and yet you still pay the same price as any other place. The food tastes very fresh and the service is nice. My favorite is the fresh water eel and the Sabu Roll. The Salmon pieces are so huge that you cannot even see the rice. They of course have all of the tempura and Teriyaki meals you could ever want.
Saburos Sushi in Sellwood
You will not be disappointed, check out Saburos in Sellwood at 1667 SE Bybee Blvd Portland.
The only drawback to some is the long wait to get inside. Rain or shine you can expect to wait half hour to an hour and a half. This place has become popular by word of mouth for a reason. In my opinion, I do not mind the wait, it gives me a good reason to go next door and get a good beer while waiting.
Saburo’s Japanese Sushi House.
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