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Serving Portland’s Northwest Neighborhoods since 1986 FREE mike ryerson Cop shop beyond fixing Bud Clark’s thoughts on the Portland Police Bureau aren’t hard to read

By Allan Classen

Bud Clark loaned me a book last fall, knowing I had an interest in its subject. The former Portland mayor and longtime Northwest District resident had just read Breaking Rank, a 2005 memoir/polemic by former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper subtitled, “A top cop’s exposé of the dark side of American policing.” After a 34-year law enforcement career in San Diego and Seattle, Stamper concluded that police culture, per- sonality traits, unions and paramilitary bureaucracy all After reading Breaking Rank: A Top Cop’s Expose of the Dark Side of stand in the way of long-overdue reforms. American Policing, Bud Clark found many parallels between the Portland “I wish I had read that before I became mayor,” said police department of today and the one he supervised as mayor in the 1980s Clark, who went through five police chiefs during his and 1990s. tenure as mayor and commissioner of the police bureau from 1985-1993. Continued on page 12 DEQ admits downplaying inside ESCO threat Nearby residents may get 95 percent of air toxics from foundry

By Paul Koberstein

Oregon Department of Environmental Qual- ity staff gave inaccurate information to Northwest neighborhood residents, said Andy Ginsberg, head of the agency’s air-quality division. Cory Ann Wind, an air-quality specialist, told residents last April that ESCO is respon- sible for only a sliver of the area’s air pollution. “Typically, industrial activities emit less than 10 percent of the total air toxics puzzle,” she said in an email to several residents. The Northwest Examiner obtained a copy of the email by filing a petition under the federal Freedom of Information Act. Her email said residents have more to worry about Uptown Billiards from the toxic output from “cars and trucks, home Easy to miss, good to find and commercial heating and activities such as open Page 13 burning, landscape maintenance and solvent use.” But Ginsberg said ESCO is a much more impor- Voos Villa tant source of air toxics in the neighborhood than Wind suggested. To people who live nearby, ESCO’s con- Tragic end to resort hotel tribution to the air pollution is much greater. In fact, he Page 6 said, within several blocks of ESCO’s foundry, its emis- Continued on page 21 sPrinG BirdsonG symPhony Ultra Modern in Washington Park/ BloominG sanCtuary in Private Hoyt Arboretum BaCkyard Spring Sunshine in Forest Heights

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Walk to shops on 23rd Shame on you! What happened to your mission of creating a positive, informed neighborhood of support and unity? Your February issue [“23rd Avenue nears bottom,” Northwest Examiner, February End run on Firefighters Memorial trips 2010] was destructive and did nothing to encourage your readers to support the busi- The people trying to strip the Firefighters process—since representatives of nesses and restaurants that must contend not only with an extremely difficult economy, Memorial just off West Burnside of its key Hollow Foothills League knew nothing but also with our neighborhood public works project, a community necessity that was elements got their fingers burned so deci- about it—and he said the neighborhood had delayed for many years. rd sively that they now say they never had such already been consulted, and as a result, the Yes, it is inconvenient to drive on 23 Avenue. Yes, parking is an issue, but there is an idea in the first place. space where the memorial now stands would an answer: We must walk. I’m pleased that citizens and public offi- be retained as a neighborhood park. Remember a few years ago when we were going to be a walk-only mall? Must we cials reacted so firmly and appropriately. As Those supposed negotiations were also lose all that makes us a unique neighborhood due to the difficulties of the next few a result, the memorial will likely be spruced a complete mystery to league members. months? up and protected for future generations. A Pushed further, Leonard said that Corah Neighbors and friends: You only miss something when it’s gone. Don’t listen to the second and larger firefighters memorial may was responsible for all the outreach. Corah, Examiner. Get on your Nikes and support the businesses servicing our neighborhood. also be built on the east side of the river, in turn, explained that he had talked to resi- Let’s encourage those who remain in business and even fill the empty storefronts with which need not detract from the existing dents of the adjacent condo building and rd positive hope for the future and renewal of 23 Avenue. memorial built to the memory of Portland nearby business people. Shame, shame, Examiner. Are you trying to build the neighborhood up or tear it Fire Chief David Campbell in 1928. When historians, neighborhood activists down when it needs you most? Where would your paper be without a thriving North- It is appropriate, however, to consider and city planners learned of plans to remove west 23rd Avenue? what could have happened and how those the relief plaque of Campbell and lanterns involved got so far off track. from the memorial, they were aghast and put Carol Danish The David Campbell Memorial Associa- on the brakes. Association representatives SW Park Pl. tion, a nonprofit run mostly by current and were told by Bureau of Development Servic- Support 23rd merchants retired Portland firefighters that maintains es officials that such a proposal would have rd the memorial, has grown increasingly dis- to go through a full design-review process, We need to give the merchants of 23 Avenue as much support as possible. Allan, rd satisfied with the memorial in recent years. and even then, they would not be allowed to your article this month was excellent, and Mike, the timing of the history of 23 was Its location, on a small triangular island deconstruct a public monument. perfect. surrounded by three busy streets, is hard to That’s when association leaders switched I’m sending out a note on my neighborhood’s (Willamette Heights’) listserv reach on foot. Litter and minor vandalism tunes and said they never intended to encouraging neighbors to do their shopping, as much as possible, along the avenue. I are recurring problems, and drivers passing remove parts of the existing memorial, only know there are numerous other lists (merchants association, Northwest District Asso- by are usually too focused on the unconven- to use them as models for the new memorial. ciation, Northwest Examiner, etc.) that can be worked over. Keep the drums beating. tional intersection to pay attention to the They do plan to take the large alarm bell, but Chet Orloff memorial. it was installed in recent years, and no one NW Savier St. The memorial is also much too small for seems to object to its removal. an annual event honoring Campbell and The plan is now described as preliminary Regional shopping OK Portland’s 36 fallen firefighters. Further- and the public participation phase as only Truly great reporting. How unfortunate the local response is. How typical of Port- more, the association has said the limestone beginning. The message was received, but land residents, in a not so good way, to think that something like a regional shopping memorial is crumbling and nearing the end don’t believe their claim that they didn’t destination for people with discretionary income to pump into the economy is a bad of its lifespan. intend to cut to the front of the line. thing. Oh no, it’s upscale. It’s not serving them “locally.” So the memorial association organized It’s easy to say, “No harm, no foul,” and In so many ways, this town “locals” itself into irrelevance and ensures that Portland a design competition for a new and much carry on as if nothing happened. However, mostly grows in population, not in commerce. What’s more, we’re not talking about larger memorial near the east end of the even averted mishaps can be learning experi- Hawthorne Bridge. ences. Continued on page 5 According to a timeline written by Paul The central miscalculation seems to have Corah, spokesperson for the association, been that the firefighters thought they had an open house was held at Portland State god on their side, or at least Randy Leonard. Obituaries...... 4 University last October to present proposed Since the commissioner was involved in the The Pearl ...... 10 designs to the public. From seven designs process early on, it’s natural to assume that submitted, three were selected as finalists the memorial association believed Leonard index Going Out...... 13 by a panel that included city commissioners was aware of city rules and procedures, and Community Events...... 18 Nick Fish and Randy Leonard, who is in they wouldn’t have to worry about such charge of the fire bureau. things. Business & Real Estate...... 20 “While elements of the existing memorial, The commissioner may have led them to In the ‘Hood ...... 26 such as the bell, lanterns and plaque of Chief believe he could make it happen on his own David Campbell, will be incorporated into signature. Or, he may have implied that he the new memorial,” wrote Corah, “no firm was taking care of the legal and public steps plans have been made regarding the existing required to make the project happen. memorial.” This time, at least, the rules prevailed. The That was the situation when we at the old adage that it’s who you know at City Examiner became aware of the issue. We Hall is sometimes just wrong. asked Leonard about public notification and

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OBITUARIES

Eva Yarne Karen Schmeer Laura Russo Eva Yarne, an employee and later volunteer at Good Karen Schmeer, an award-winning Laura Russo, founder and Samaritan Hospital, died Feb. 3 at age 89. Mrs. Yarne documentary film editor who gradu- operator of the Laura Russo Gal- was born Oct. 4, 1920, in Portland. She worked for war ated from Lincoln High School, was lery for 23 years, died Feb. 11 of industries during World War II and later for the killed Jan. 29 by a hit-and-run driver cancer at age 66. She was born State Board of Health and finally retired from Good while crossing the street at age 39. in Waterbury, Conn., March Samaritan. She volunteered for 30 years, knitting blankets She was born Feb. 20, 1970, in Port- 7, 1943. She moved to Port- and hats for newborn babies. She received an award for land. She graduated from Lincoln in land after graduating from high 10,000 hours of volunteer time. She married Ben Yarne; 1988 and earned a degree in anthro- school in 1960. She attended the he died. She is survived by her son, Jeff; sister, Alice; and pology from Boston University in Museum Art School in the early two grandchildren, Lynn and Brian. 1992. She edited several films for Errol Morris, including 1960s and worked for the Fountain Gallery for 11 years The Fog of War. She won an award for the best documen- before opening her own gallery. She received a special Suzanne Fields tary film editing at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival for a Governor’s Arts Award and an award for service from the Suzanne “Sue” Schoenfeldt Fields, film about Sergio Viera de Mello. Portland Art Dealer’s Association. The Laura Russo Dis- a philanthropist and civic leader who tinguished Alumni Award was established in her name by was instrumental in the renovation of Sally V. Miller the Pacific Northwest College of Art. She is survived by St. Mary’s Cathedral, died in Indian her daughter, Maia Lawrence; son, Dylan Lawrence; and Sally V. Miller, a bookkeeper and manager at Quality Wells, Calif., Feb. 3 at age 83. Suzanne longtime companion, Michihiro Kosuge. Pie restaurant on Northwest 23rd Avenue for many years, Schoenfeldt was born in Portland and died Feb. 5 at age 83. Mrs. Miller was born June 9, 1926, attended Madeleine Grade School, Nancy M. Orvis in Portland, where she lived all of her life. She gradu- St. Mary’s Academy and the Univer- ated from Commerce High School and began her career sity of Oregon. She co-owned and Nancy Marie Orvis, who retired after a 44-year career at Prudential Insurance. She married Howard Miller in operated Thorpe Draperies with Joan at ESCO Corp., died Feb. 6 at age 73. Nancy Leback was 1950; he died in 1988. She is survived by her daughter, Morrell in Portland for more than a decade. With her born July 6, 1936, in Ilwaco, Wash. She is survived by her Linda Osborn; and three grandchildren, Brett, Jennifer brother, she created the Arthur and Dorothy Schoenfeldt sister, Kathleen ZumBrunnen. and Cameron Osborn. Distinguished Writers Series at the University of Portland, named after their parents. She and her husband donated Richard Espino two student residence halls at the University of Portland, Cloyd J. ‘Chris’ Thompson Richard Espino, who had a chi- where she served on the board of regents since 1995. In Cloyd J. “Chris” Thompson, a for- ropractic practice on Northwest 1958, Sue married Fred W. Fields, who survives her. mer Northwest District resident, died Pettygrove until 2007, died Jan. 28 Matthew M. Braich Sept. 16 in Ryderwood, Wash., at age at age 58. Mr. Espino was born 79. Mr. Thompson was born June 20, April 11, 1951, in Los Angeles. Matthew M. Braich, a member of 1930, in Ryderwood. He worked as After graduating from high school St. Patrick’s Church who grew up in an exhibit designer and builder for in 1969, he attended Life Bible Northwest Portland, died Dec. 26 at Jensen Display and later for All West College in Los Angeles. He earned age 84. Mr. Braich was born June 8, Display in Northwest Portland. He a chiropractic degree from West- 1924, in Portland and attended St. carved the “Nobby” door at Nob Hill ern States Chiropractic College in Patrick Catholic School. He gradu- Bar & Grill in 1972. He was active in 1990. He later became an instructor at Clackamas Com- ated from Lincoln High School in the Portland Civic Theater in the late munity College. He retired from Lovejoy Chiropractic 1942 and from Oregon State Uni- 1960s and early 1970s. Clinic at 2230 NW Pettygrove St. He is survived by his versity, where he received a degree in sons, Ritch Jr., Joey and Nico; and sisters, Marisela Cruz mechanical engineering in 1947. He served in the U.S. Virginia L. Ryerson and Liz Gomez. Army in 1942-43. After his release, he worked for 40 years for Bingham Willamette, retiring as vice president Virginia L. Ryerson, a longtime of marketing and international sales. He married Betty Northwest Portland resident and Lou Ferschweiler in 1947. He was president of St. Charles the mother of Northwest Examiner Men’s Club and coached youth baseball teams. Survivors advertising manager Mike Ryerson, include his wife; sons, Ted, Pat and David; daughter, Janis; died Feb. 18 in Albuquerque, N.M., and nine grandchildren. at age 89. Virginia Sumner was born The Northwest Examiner publishes obituaries of people Oct. 4, 1920, in Portland and gradu- who lived, worked or had other substantial connections Virginia D. Brown ated from Washington High School. to our readership area, which includes Northwest Port- Virginia Dawn Brown, who retired from Legacy Good She was a bookkeeper and home- land, Goose Hollow, Sauvie Island and areas north of maker. She married Claude L. Ryer- Samaritan Hospital, died Feb. 23 at age 93. Virginia West- Highway 26. If you have information about a death in erdahl was born Sept. 21, 1916, in Portland and graduated son in 1939; he died in 2001. She is survived by her son, Michael; daughters, Linda Carey and Toddy Dieckman; our area, please contact us at [email protected]. from Girls Polytechnic High School. She is survived by Photographs are also welcomed. There is no charge for her sons, Robert and Michael; five grandchildren; and 14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and one great- obituaries in the Examiner. many great-grandchildren. great-grandchild.

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4 Northwest Examiner, MARCH 2010 news Pre-K through Grade 8! Art Daily with Art Specialist • Spanish as Second Language Letters continued from page 3 have sent a letter to Commissioner Amanda Fritz thanking her for her lone “no” vote.) a Wal-Mart or a mall. We’re talking about Why the other four supported the Paulson mostly independent boutiques, shops and plan (they were and are cheerleaders), I can restaurants. Most local residents don’t like only surmise. Whatever the reasons, it doesn’t rd bode well for Portland. 23 Avenue the way it’s been because it’s just there to serve shoppers and tourists? Heaven Charles L. Sauvie Nestled in Northwest Portland, right forbid. Let’s turn them into more grocery and NE Laurelhurst Pl. across from Montgomery Park, CLASS hardware stores and then isolate the remain- Academy is a unique and extraordinary ing shops with regional appeal even further by Bait, switch private school. The brainchild of long-time administrator, educator and author, Teresa doing nothing about parking congestion. Portland’s World Soccer League deal was By the way, do they think that the North- Cantlon, CLASS Academy achieves excel- rd set up to look as good as the Paul Allen setup lence in education through small student to I.T. west 23 shopping corridor has had nothing for the Blazers. Instead of Paul Allen, we have teacher ratios, multi-sensory and hands-on and multi-media class- to do with their homes being consistently the idea of backing from billionaire Henry curriculum, and assessing students at the es. Students learn the basics of Microsoft some of the most valuable in the Portland Paulson. National standard of education for all grade Office, Photoshop, iMovie, and Garage levels. Band. Curriculum for the older grades market? There’s a difference between a failed The switch is that the backing is a shell also includes conversational Spanish, an model and a major recession compounded The CLASS Academy education can begin entity, Peregrine LLC, and a personal guar- interactive History program, and a public by ill-timed construction by “the city that for Pre-Kindergarten students as young as rd antee by his son, Merritt. speaking class. A strong emphasis on writ- works.” Northwest 23 is worth rebuilding 2 and ½ and continues all the way through Henry has reported that the majority of ing improves students’ metacognition. As 8th grade. In the younger grades, CLASS as a regional destination when the economy well as the field trips listed above, CLASS his billions will go to Henry’s personal envi- Academy curriculum strongly emphasizes comes back, and worth supporting in the Academy 3rd – 8th grade students take ronmental charity. When the city sidestepped phonemic understanding, which benefits meantime. Don’t throw the baby out with the field trips to the State Capitol, Portland a public records request, the county district struggling and skilled readers/pre-readers City Hall, the Central Library, and the End bathwater. alike. Students experience activities attorney’s office elicited the response that the of the Oregon Trail Museum near Salem. Chris Cone city had not yet checked out the financial abil- through oral, auditory, tactile and kines- ity of Peregrine or Merritt Paulson. The city thetic exploration. Fine-motor skills and CLASS Academy advocates good citizen- NW Naito Parkway gross-motor skills are definitive pieces of ship, respect and safety for all students. promised to do so after council voted on the this learning environment; brain research Children participate in a Green program One-way proposal ordinance but before final papers were signed. shows that integrating fine and gross mo- which promotes recycling and composting Now is the perfect time to make North- Now that the final papers are signed, the city tor skills into education at a young age is for all classrooms. We also use Tri-Met, west 21st and 23rd avenues one-way streets. admits they never obtained financial records. crucial to brain development and benefits the MAX and the Streetcar for the majority higher level learning as the child advances. of our field trips. Positive reinforcement Twenty-third is being torn up from Burnside The approved city ordinance admits that the soccer project is based on hurry-up esti- Spanish and music are also included in allows for students to excel in a warm and to Lovejoy for street repairs, and drivers are daily activities. Field Trips include ice skat- caring environment. mates. But wait—not to worry—we have limited to one way northbound. Once that ing and swimming lessons, the Children’s For more information about CLASS repair is completed, we will be driving one billions of backup. Museum, and attending plays and musicals way south. To give examples why, indeed, we should at the Northwest Children’s Theater. Academy, please visit their website – www. rd worry, recent city history shows that even classacademy.com. View the calendar, When we start going south on 23 is the Starting in 3rd grade, CLASS Academy’s teacher bios and weekly blogs, and class rd with carefully compiled cost-forecasting, our perfect time to declare all of 23 one-way program expands even further to include descriptions/curriculum. southbound. This will not interfere with the record includes the $55 million tram that was rd carefully estimated at $5 million, the $13 mil- one block of the trolley line on 23 . Twenty- CLASS Academy first would be one-way northbound. Cars lion Saturday Market roof, carefully estimated 2730 NW Vaughn St. • Portland, OR 97210 • Across from Montgomery Park would then be able to turn left from either at $6 million, and the $250 million shortfall 21st or 23rd without holding up traffic behind. in the carefully estimated South Waterfront www.classacademy.com Parking should be diagonal on one side only. Urban Renewal funding. To give credit where credit is due, this Nancy Glerum looks like a brilliant grandstand play to divert NW Marlborough St. attention from a recall of the mayor. Stay NORTHWEST Keep it up tuned for a lot more to come on this. NEIGHBORHOOD Robert Butler Just a brief note to say how much I appre- th VETERINARY SW 18 Ave. ciate your publication and your writing for it. HOSPITAL For a city with a liberal, “green” reputation, Save the tree Portland is remarkably corrupt. Dishonest, Scott Shuler, DVM Kimberly Maun, DVM I was dismayed to read in the February sadistic police, welfare for the private schemes Northwest Examiner that the Firefighters Nick Gowing, DVM Carrie Fleming, DVM of an ultra-rich man’s son, air that hurts to Memorial may be replaced. My dismay is breathe and drinking water that sickens—you primarily because the memorial is on top of have covered it all and to the benefit of the many roots of a Portland Heritage Tree. This commoners who are the city’s majority. tree is a Swamp White Oak that was probably Thanks, and please continue. planted when the memorial was constructed Daniel Raphael in 1928. Its well-being would be seriously NW Johnson St. compromised if razing took place on top of the roots. Loyal reader If, however, the memorial (minus I read the letters about you in the February its bronze plaque, lanterns and bell) were issue and agree whole-heartedly that you are simply allowed to continue its deteriora- indeed a first-rate newspaperman. I always tion, I expect the tree would not complain. read the Examiner cover to cover and feel Phyllis Reynolds that Northwest is very lucky to have you here SW Fairview Circus documenting us and our activities—and com- menting pointedly and thoughtfully. 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Northwest Examiner, march 2010 5 history The Saga of Voos Villa Tragedy, mystery mar brief history of grand ‘suburban’ resort

Norm Gholston Collection By Tim Hills The success of the tannery, coupled with King’s acquisition of the large surround- In the early evening of Saturday, Dec. ing land-claim, made the tanner a wealthy 5, 1874, alarm quickly spread throughout and influential city builder. Initially, King Portland about a great fire raging beyond conveyed parcels of his property for indus- the city’s western boundary near the base tries—notably businesses such as Arthur of the West Hills. H. Johnson’s slaughterhouse—that were By the time the news reached Quirin related to the tannery. Voos, who was working at his restaurant By the 1870s, though, King recognized on First Street, it was known that the site the potential for developing his land-claim, of the fire was Voos’ home, at present- rd particularly its westernmost heights, as an day Northwest 23 and Burnside. The elite residential suburb. In 1871, he sold anguished man immediately set off racing a wooded parcel in the foothills to one of out Burnside to learn the fate of his wife Portland’s leading and six young children, not to mention the building itself, which he had only recently enlarged and renovated at The Gantenbein family poses playfully on the steps of a a great expense to create the popular pavilion at Northwest 23rd and Burnside in the 1880s, resort called Voos Villa. at least six years after Voos Villa was destroyed by fire. The story of Voos Villa is just one of many vignettes that will be The Voos Villa pen and ink drawing from the 1874 rd featured in a Northwest 23 Avenue Portland City Directory is the only remaining image of History program on Monday, March the ill-fated resort. 15, 8 p.m., at the Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St. These vignettes will spotlight people, places and events that have shaped the history and devel- opment of the avenue from the 1800s to the present. Voos Villa is a prime example of numerous 23rd Avenue icons erased by time. No physical trace of it remains, and only one image—a pen-and-ink draw- capitalists, Henry D. Green, who within a ing from 1874—has ever been identi- few years built an imposing estate, Cedar fied. However, contemporary newspaper Hill, on the site. Also in 1871, seemingly accounts, land deeds and biographical to encourage the suburban character of his material have helped rescue its notoriety holdings, King conveyed a large hillside and historical significance from obscurity. parcel to the city of Portland to create City They reveal a compelling story, at the heart Park (now Washington Park). of which is perhaps the age-old tale of King’s other notable development in jealousy. 1871 was the construction of the Forest House within the triangular lot bounded King’s Forest House by today’s Burnside Street and Westover In the early 1870s, the area radiating Road. Sometimes referred to as King’s from today’s Thiele Square at 23rd and “new house” in city records, it was not Burnside was just emerging from thick intended as a family residence, but rather forests at the initiative of Amos N. King, as a suburban resort, with likely a private who more than two decades earlier had membership. No photos and little descrip- bought the pioneering tannery near South- tion exist of the structure, but land deeds west 20th and Burnside. Not coincidentally, of the early 1870s note one architectural the tannery adjoined a market road built feature: a veranda. over the West Hills in the late 1840s to It seems that King’s Forest House may link Portland’s river port with the farms of have been open only to a private member- the Tualatin Plains. This important early ship rather than the general public, because route is now the Washington Street/West no public advertisements or business list- Burnside/Barnes Road corridor. ings for the facility have been found. Yet Uptown EyeCare & Optical Zuzana B. Friberg, OD, FAAO

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6 Northwest Examiner, MARCH 2010 history it’s clear from two 1874 documents that tions were [given?] up by the Congrega- the same structure became a public resort tion Beth Israel for the benefit of the under the proprietorship of Quirin Voos. Sabbath School in connection with the The Voos’ lease agreement from King for Synagogue. The day was pleasant, and the property states that the Forest House from the beaming countenances of those is part of the property being leased, while a returning it was evident that they had December 1874 Oregonian article referred enjoyed themselves.” to the place as, “the Forest House, or more recently Voos Villa.” Such good press and word of mouth brought quick popularity and prosper- Summer resort ity to the endeavor. Business was brisk at Voos Villa through the summer and into If a question remains whether King’s the fall. There was a Sunday picnic with Forest House was open to the public, the local favorite, the East Portland Band; there is no doubt that Voos Villa wel- a sojourn by the prestigious Washington comed everyone. By the spring of 1874, the Guard during its regular target-shooting 35-year-old German immigrant Quirin drills; and even a benefit ball to aid a des- Voos was well known in Portland, having titute family—all prominent, highly visible run the Maison Doree restaurant for at community events. least two years. Two decades earlier, Voos had left his native Baden for a new life in Then prosperity took an ugly turn. Even America. By the early 1860s, he had made the press indicated that some evil-minded his way to San Francisco, where he worked fellow may have had it in for Voos when as a fruit dealer, and in 1864 he married a the resort’s prized pet deer was found German woman named Fredericka. The dead with a slashed throat just outside the couple saw the births of their first four enclosed grounds. Perhaps a competitor children in California. Then, in 1871 or was sending a message. 1872, they moved to Portland, where Qui- In December 1874, it would seem rin went into the restaurant business. another message even darker and more The growing family lived at the same dangerous was delivered in the form of a First Street address as the restaurant, like- ferocious and deliberately set fire to the ly cramped quarters, especially upon the resort and home of the Voos family. births of two more children. Perhaps the After getting the terrible news of the allure of a larger residence was a factor blaze, Quirin Voos made his way home on in Voos taking the seemingly enormous horseback as quickly as possible. His heart leap of leasing the old Forest House and must have sunk as he passed the fire bri- expending nearly $6,000 on renovations gade, which simply could not pull the fire and additions to the property while retain- engine such a long distance through the very muddy corridor. When Voos reached ing his Maison Doree restaurant in town. rd A full-page ad from the 1874 Portland 23 and Burnside, “nothing remained,” The City Directory proclaimed that Voos Villa, Oregonian reported, “but a shapeless heap “a pleasant suburban retreat,” was available of coals and burning timbers, but he was for “balls, picnics or parties with every overjoyed to find his family all safe.” ins nwexam ad 2.26.10_ins nwexam ad 2.26.10 2/26/10 11:52 AM Page 1 accommodation for pleasure.” Features Aftermath touted in the ad were gardens with winding walks and splendid views of both the city Though Voos Villa was no more, the below and the mountains above. Voos family had all survived. Unfortu- In addition, “swings, a shooting gal- nately, they faced a mountain of debt that the place to stay... lery, 10 pin alleys, flying horses and other would plague them for years to come. As to gymnastic apparatus have been constructed the identity of the culprit or culprits who for the health and amusement of guests.” may have been responsible for the total Also highlighted in the ad was the resort’s destruction of the wildly popular but ill- in Northwest Portland! ample supply of the finest wines, liquors fated resort, history is silent. and cigars. The site itself, however, has undergone ta ke ad a series of other fascinating incarnations to of vanta Voos signed a five-year lease for the our n ge eighbo property in late April 1874, and it appears the present day. After Voos Villa was Gam- disc rhood brinus Brewery, which provided serious call oun the first public event at the newly chris- today ts & men competition to Henry Weinhard’s pioneer- the n tion tened Voos Villa came in mid-July, the orthw ing brewery on lower Burnside until State ex est first annual picnic of the Sabbath School aminer of Congregation Beth Israel. In July 1874, Prohibition in 1916. Gambrinus’ founder, Louis Feuer , probably heard of the oppor- reported the gathering to rd be a pleasant and popular affair: tunity to develop the lot at 23 and Burn- side from Quirin Voos himself. Feuer’s “At Voos Villa.–There was a constant New York saloon (and residence) in the stream of people pouring out of the city mid 1870s was on First Street immediately toward Voos Villa yesterday. The attrac- next to Voos’ Maison Doree restaurant.

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Northwest Examiner, march 2010 7 news Illegal trail didn’t help Mountain bikers find obstacles to expanded Forest Park trail use

By Paul Koberstein “Having just one ranger in the parks is totally inad- as a land-use law but has never been fully funded, and equate,” he said, adding that a park in Philadelphia that’s the very basic ‘resource-carrying capacity’ has never been A criminal investigation hangs over a city committee half the size of Forest Park has six park rangers. determined. I believe the city is in violation of Oregon considering expanded bike access in Forest Park, thanks to No wonder, as city parks Director Zari Santner said, land-use law because it is not protecting the resource. Vio- the discovery of an elaborately and illegally built one-mile illegal trail-building is also a problem at Washington Park lations of all sorts are out of control, from off-leash dogs bike trail in a largely untouched northern part of the park. and other parks around the city. to unsanctioned trails and everything in between.” Vandals built the trail, which has numerous switchbacks, The incident also casts a negative light on mountain The goals of mountain bike advocates conflict with built-up embankments and a rock culvert, through prime bikers and may dim prospects of allowing them on des- those of hikers, runners and dog walkers, who compete for wildlife habitat in one of the most pristine watersheds in ignated existing trails or of constructing new trails for the trail space, but they also run headlong into nature lovers the park, and cut down several trees in the process. Bicycle exclusive use of single-track mountain biking. and stewards of the park as a whole. ruts have already begun to mar the fragile landscape. “Many cyclists would be great parks supporters if they “There’s nothing else like Forest Park in the country,” The affected area, which boasts one of the few stands did not feel excluded from all the best stuff just because said committee member Marcy Houle, who has written of old-growth forests in the park, is an important wildlife some users don’t want to give up their 100 percent access two books about the park and is finishing her third. corridor for elk and other species. It is off-limits as a site 100 percent of the time to all trails,” paul koberstein for a possible new, legal bike trail. said committee member Frank Selker, Repairing the damage will take time and effort. The a mountain biker. Note that [the Parks Northwest Trail Association will hold work parties start- Bureau] received about 4,400 com- ing in May to remove the trail and restore the watershed, plaints about dogs last year and less but it will take years for the trees and other vegetation to than 50 about bikes.” grow back. Selker was exaggerating. While Parks law enforcement Officer Kurt Nelson said he had there are 80 miles of hiking trails in logged 29 hours in his investigation in the two weeks after the park, cyclists have access to 14 discovery of the illegal trail. But on a recent morning, 13 miles of trails, roads and fire lanes, days after hikers discovered the crime, there was little evi- including Leif Erikson Trail. dence of any investigation, such as a guard or yellow police The biggest obstacle to expansion tape demarking the scene of the crime, or any barrier to of mountain biking is the Forest Park prevent further damage or access. The association erected Natural Resources Management Plan a sign condemning the illegal trail-building and advising adopted by the city in 1995. bikers to keep out, but that was it. “It is not about bikers, runners, And yet some park lovers equate the vandalism to a hikers or any other user groups,” said criminal assault or worse. “It’s like scraping a razor across Blaize. “It is about the park and what the face of Miss America or the Mona Lisa,” said Les damage the lack of funding has done Blaize, a park neighbor and one of 16 members of the and is doing to the park. The latest mountain bike committee, which was formed by City event is just a reflection of 15 years of Commissioner Nick Fish. exponential increases of users, traffic Blaize is fighting what he sees as indifference from city and development in and around the Les Blaize, a neighbor of Forest Park and a member of the city’s mountain bike officials. He faulted Fish for skipping a recent meeting of park. task force, investigates the rogue bike trail in the northern end of the park. It’s like the committee. “The management plan was passed running a razor over Mona Lisa’s face, he said of the vandalism.

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paul koberstein “We are seeing more unsanctioned use of pedestrian- only trails by mountain bikers, along with construction of rogue trails, which the Conservancy very clearly con- demns,” Hatfield said. “There is obviously a lot of frustra- tion out there, but the folks engaging in these types of activities are undermining the time and work that many of us have invested in this issue over the past two or so years.” “We all know that Forest Park is both rare and in dan- ger of overuse,” said Judy Jewell, a panel member and park neighbor. But panel members believe their work should continue. They expect to recommend new trails, trailheads and parking facilities in the spring. Upcoming meetings will feature an open house and opportunities for public com- ment. “This is an opportunity to see if there are ways to tweak the existing system to improve conditions for mountain bikers,” said Bob Sallinger, conservation director of Port- land Audubon, “and it is also a chance to address concerns such as illegal trail use and illegal trail creation.” But there are limits to how far the bike panel can go. “We are not revisiting the Forest Park Management Plan, which would require a much larger and more com- plex process. We are merely looking at the existing biking situation and seeing if we can make improvements within the context of the existing ,” Sallinger said. “This process does need to look not only at improving opportunities for bikers but also at better enforcement and education. Illegal use of hiker-only trials and illegal off-trail usage is a huge problem in Forest Park. In my opinion, one of the biggest threats to Forest Parks is illegal trail creation—cutting illegal new trails shows a complete disregard for the habitat and wildlife of Forest Park. “My hope is that the mountain biking community will send a strong message to those few among them who do The rogue bicycle trail includes a small rock dam over a creek. In several places, trees were cut in making the trail and large trash the park that this kind of behavior is unacceptable,” amounts of earth were moved to cut and fill along steep hillsides. he said. “Nobody has the right to trash the park.” Blaize also believes in strong messages, and his is aimed “The management plan said there were three things “This is the pristine part of the park,” she said. “It’s cru- at Commissioner Fish. that needed to be done, and they still haven’t been done. cial interior habitat, it’s where you don’t want a lot of frag- “If Nick does not come to grips with the fact that the We haven’t done a wildlife study, a vegetation study or a mentation, where a lot of migratory birds nest. The illegal park is at a tipping point, and if a concerted effort is not recreation use study because we haven’t had the money. We trail will open up areas for invasive species to come in.” made to follow the Forest Park Management Plan and need to know what we have, who’s using it and how much Many of the animals that live in the 5,200-acre Forest protect what we have instead of promising various user recreation use do we need before we start adding to it. Park, she said, have either been eliminated entirely in most groups their part of the pizza, we might as well turn it into “Until we can have money for enforcement,” she said, of the United States or have been dramatically reduced. a Disney theme park. “the idea of building a lot more trails you can’t even Committee member Stephen Hatfield of the Forest “Remember, this bike process originated from Nick and enforce is going to be very detrimental.” Park Conservancy said the vandalism underscores the has been driven top-down,” Blaize continued, “and he still The city has almost no current information about how need to postpone decisions regarding expanding recre- thinks it’s where trails should go and not if.” many large mammals, such as elk, deer or bear, use the park ational use of the park until wildlife surveys are completed and their habitat needs, she said. and enforcement is beefed up.

Northwest Examiner, march 2010 9 the pearl News & Views Naito Parkway may be reconfigured around redevelopment

Traffic lanes could be reduced from four to and Northwest Industrial Neighborhood 12-foot-wide bike lane along the river is Association, leading advocates for freight required of the Centennial Mills developer mobility in the region, were not prepared to and could be considered the southbound three or two, parking, bike lanes added comment on the idea of replacing vehicle route for cyclists. lanes with bicycle and parking lanes. They A request to maximize on-street parking are expected to have representatives on the came from LAB Holding, which intends

th citizen advisory committee. to turn the historic mill site into a major By Allan Classen Ninth and 17 avenues. The area now has Extending the northbound bike lane public attraction without providing off- four traffic lanes and a center left-turn that currently ends at Northwest Ninth street parking. There are now about 80 Front Avenue was once a major Port- refuge. Avenue is almost a given, but adding a parallel parking spaces along the street in land thoroughfare. In recent years, it’s been After a pre-application conference with southbound bike lane is only an option. A the vicinity. renamed Naito Parkway, and its traffic load representatives of LAB Holding, the Cali- has been substantially reduced. It is no fornia-based firm that won a city competi- longer part of the main north-south cor- tion to redevelop Centennial Mills, Port- ridor through the central city, and most of land transportation planner Wendy Cawley allan classen the truck traffic now uses Northwest Yeon wrote the following summary: Avenue. “The city is currently evaluating the Now, the city is contemplating its demo- design of Northwest Naito Parkway. It tion from a four-lane artery to local two- is likely that the lane configuration will lane street, changes triggered by the rede- change from two northbound lanes to velopment of Centennial Mills and the one northbound lane in order to accom- need for bike lanes. modate a bike lane and on-street parking. No decisions will be made until a com- Further analysis will help determine if two prehensive transportation study is con- southbound lanes can be reduced to one ducted by the Portland Bureau of Trans- southbound lane.” portation. That study is just beginning and, Eliminating traffic lanes will likely along with analysis and review by a citizen draw no resistance from the Pearl District panel, could take a year to complete. A Neighborhood Association, whose trans- citizen advisory committee to be composed portation committee shared initial reac- of 12-15 representatives from the immedi- tions last month. ate and adjacent neighborhoods and local “Freight on Naito gets talked about a businesses, plus advocates for bicyclists, lot,” said PDNA planning and transporta- pedestrians and freight mobility, could be tion chair Patricia Gardner, “but the reality formed later this month, said Mauricio is, Naito is not used for freight, at least not Leclerc, who is managing the project for in our neck of the woods.” PBOT. Gardner suggested asking volunteers to In question is the number of vehicle, count the “lack of trucks” on the parkway. bike and parking lanes to be striped on Bike and parking lanes end abruptly north of Northwest Ninth Avenue. A study will consider The Working Waterfront Coalition Naito Parkway between about Northwest extending them northward while eliminating one or two vehicle lanes.

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People like to say how rich and evil the Pearl District is, and sure, it can be. But as the skateboarders might say, living in the PearlBy Michaela Bancud Diver Pearl “is not a crime.” There are some people living here who buck the stereotype. I met one of them the other day. He lives at the Pearl Court Apartments. Except for its location, the restricted-income building Spring can really hang you up resembles any low-income housing project. On a recent visit, grimy sofa cushions were left tossed in the hallway. His place, by con- Michaela bancud trast, is neat as a pin. A Korean War vet, he If I had an iPhone and downloaded the This is all too negative for springtime. lives on Social Security and he’s grateful for city of Portland’s free app, I’d be a busy bee. Let me start again. the new Safeway because it’s a long way to I’d start by snapping a photo of this perni- I enjoy the new sidewalk and the young the other one when you don’t walk too well. cious graffiti—it’s been there over a year and magnolia trees planted by Magnum Opus th He rides “the trolley” (as he calls the street- I’m sick of it. Neither the tenant nor the Salon on Northwest 14 under the Fremont car) around downtown and goes to “the pub” landlord seems to care. Bridge. I’m also happy for the arrival of the (Lowbrow Lounge) on some nights. And Then I’d snap a photo of the shopping new Breken Kitchen. I sampled a friend’s th because his weakness was always and still is carts piled up in the road on Northwest 14 Cubano sandwich the other day and loved “beautiful women,” he sent four dozen roses Avenue, where Safeway employees stash it. The news that the Pearl is getting a ham- to his female doctor at the VA Hospital on rogue carts that presumably burger stand at the old service station site th Valentine’s Day. become someone else’s prob- Michaela bancud (recently Chow) on 14 and Glisan is also lem. Then I’d inquire about the cause for joy. Mommy Matinees new little metal “COP” signs White spikes have sprung up in the dirt Grandma took Diver Jr. to a movie the that have been screwed into down here like so many crocuses. They read other day at Wine/Unwind near the corner streetlamps. I’m not sure if this “DEA” in black print. Drug Enforcement of Northwest 11th and Lovejoy, where kid’s is happening all over town, but Agency or David Evans and Associates? If movies are shown on Tuesdays and Fridays they’re a blight on our city’s Michaela bancud you’ve read this column before you know at 11:30 a.m. The menu has grilled cheese good looks. that I just throw this stuff out there. It’s up and macaroni and cheese. Last week, they If this were France, where I’m told they to you to verify it. showed Ratatouille, which may have been care about such things, we’d be rioting. Michaela bancud I did make a few calls to the Bureau of too sophisticated for the younger of the two, Where are all these neighborhood art stu- Development Services that got me nowhere. who began chanting, “Turn it off!” after 30 dents when you need them? The purpose of my calls was to look into minutes. Still, this is a nice gesture to extend Speaking of ugly, I counted seven illegal what I’d already heard: that the federal gov- to all the moms and grandmas pushing signs advertising a blowout furniture sale ernment purchased an empty lot on Front strollers around. recently, one of which blocked the view Avenue for future offices. INS and DHS from the west of the police horses and the offices are presently located in the historic Pictures of the Park river behind them. The sidewalk is consid- 511 NW Broadway building, but the Pacific Beginning March 3, schematic draw- ered a public right of way, so it’s illegal to Northwest College of Art has acquired that ings of the future Fields Park will be up at advertise here without a permit. Further- grand old structure for the age-old pursuit Umpqua Bank on Northwest Lovejoy. Stop more, horse-gazing is relaxing for the rest of of truth and beauty. Meanwhile, I’m warm- by and offer your opinion—maybe you’ll us. There is no room in this experience for ing up to the idea of having the Department exert some influence. excessive commercialization and marketing. of Homeland Security as my new neighbors. The Worst Day of the Year Ride, a bike Maybe I could get a job answering their ride sponsored by REI, left behind a bunch Graffiti, litter and nuisances abound in the phones, or walking the bomb-sniffing dogs. of yellow and black directional signs for us Pearl District as spring arrives. Federal stimulus money? Go ahead, stimu- Contact Michaela Bancud at to follow. late me. [email protected].

Northwest Examiner, march 2010 11 news When his third chief, Jim Davis, punc- them with Stamper’s more global observa- Bud Clark continued from page 1 tuated a demand that Clark provide him tions—Clark isn’t optimistic that the Port- The book provided insights as to why with a personal copy of a staffing report land Police Bureau can be reformed. the issues he wrestled with decades ago with the words, “Read my lips,” Clark His thinking has also been shaped by keep recycling year after year and dragging responded in kind. Don Clark, no relation to Bud but a long- elected officials down with them. But even “Read my lips,” Clark replied. “You’re time friend who was Multnomah County that new understanding goes only so far. not the police chief anymore.” Sheriff from 1963-1967 and later served as The man known as the “citizen mayor” The showdown at the Fat City Café county chair and county executive. is at a loss to explain recent incidents was the talk of the town for weeks. The For years, Don Clark had preached of excessive force, including shooting a principle of police accountability to civilian a more humane, less militaristic style of 12-year-old girl with a beanbag and killing control had prevailed. policing, and Bud looked to him for guid- unarmed Aaron Campbell—incidents that When Clark took office, he discov- ance in reshaping Portland’s police bureau. brought Jesse Jackson and an embarrassing ered a police bureau riven with intrigue, After his election as mayor, he asked the national spotlight to the city. back-stabbing, sexual affairs and conflict- former sheriff for a white paper on what “How do you shoot someone in the back ing purposes. Yet his tools to reform it were should be done to turn the bureau around, to protect yourself?” asked Clark. limited. an assignment Don regrets he didn’t have After reading Breaking Rank, in which Four months after Clark took office, the the time to fulfill. Stamper adds nationwide research to his police created a firestorm by fatally stran- “He wanted to be the kind of mayor own observations, Clark said Portland’s gling private security guard Lloyd Ste- who could be proud of his police bureau,” policing problems are part of a predictable phenson. Two East Precinct officers sold said Don Clark. pattern. T-shirts imprinted with, “Don’t choke ’em, But the political realities were too much “It happens all over the country; it’s part smoke ’em,” suggesting that police should As mayor, Bud Clark made police reform a to overcome. of the police culture,” he said. shoot suspects rather than attempt a less major thrust of his administration. He hired “Bud couldn’t budge the Portland police He sees no quick fixes. Making institu- lethal means of control. Penny Harrington as the first woman police department to do anything,” said Don tional changes of the necessary scale is a Clark found their actions deplorable, “so chief in a major American city, and he later Clark. “very frustrating” process that continues to I fired them,” he said. “I thought I could chose Tom Potter to introduce community Potter agreed that Bud did all he could stifle city commissioners. fire people.” policing. to turn the bureau around. To the ex-mayor, the Campbell case The officers appealed, however, and “He knew what he wanted,” said Potter, underscores the need for a complete over- were reinstated by an arbiter. To Clark, who with Clark’s backing instituted the isolated in their patrol cars, doing things haul of police practices. Clark can’t under- it was further evidence that the Portland policy that “if you weren’t doing commu- the old way. stand the philosophy that puts police offi- police system did not work. nity policing, you didn’t get promoted.” The reason neither he nor his chiefs cer safety above all other considerations. As an adviser to the campaign of an Tokyo model could bring about reform, he believes, “How do they train them?” he mused. unsuccessful City Council candidate in boiled down to the power of the cops’ labor “That’s a big issue. They’re taught to shoot In preparation for his term in office, the 1990s, Don Clark suggested that the union, the Portland Police Association. first and think later. Clark watched a documentary comparing Portland Police Bureau had become so “I grew up in the era of the Lone Ranger law enforcement in Tokyo, Portland and “The union is the big difference,” said intractable that the best solution was to and Green Hornet,” he said, referring to Santa Anna, Calif. His hometown did Clark. “In Japan, they have control.” dismantle it entirely and create a new insti- comic book superheroes who disarmed vil- not fare well in the comparison. While Author Stamper, although considered tution in its place. lains without harming them. the other cities achieved breakthroughs, a liberal crusader on most police issues, “That’s probably what I said,” he recalled. goes a step further in his distaste for police That may have been fantasy, but the the documentary concluded that Portland It may not have been the fullest sum- unions. police of old “used to shoot people in the lagged behind with a traditional policing mation of his views on policing, but it was legs,” he said. “Now they shoot to kill.” model that did not build trust and coopera- “Police unions are, with noteworthy memorable in scope and intensity. exceptions, a pernicious embarrassment tion with its citizens. “I’ve thought about that a long time,” Civilian control to law enforcement,” he wrote. “They’ve In time, the Portland mayor befriended said Bud Clark of his friend’s stunning fought ferociously against equal employ- Soon after taking office, Clark got a Tokyo Gov. Shunichi Suzuki, who told indictment of the Portland Police Bureau, ment opportunity for women, people of crash course in police oversight, a challenge Clark that having police officers live in the “and I absolutely agree. color, gays and lesbians. They’ve opposed he accepted against the advice of former communities they served was a prerequisite “There is a culture there that’s so citizen review initiatives and undermined City Commissioner Charles Jordan, who for community policing. But in Portland, ingrained that you can’t get rid of it.” existing accountability measures. They’ve warned that managing the police would the Portland Police Association blocked It’s a culture so closed that police offi- whined their way to a second set of ‘due drain too much of his time and bring such a requirement. cers “have no idea how people outside the process’ protections for brutal or dirty political headaches. Clark’s first selection as chief was Penny police bureau think.” cops.” But Clark, coming from a career run- Harrington, the first woman to head the That’s why a police protest leading to Stamper may not have been thinking of ning small businesses, accepted the role police department of a major American reversing the suspension of Officer Chris Portland in particular when he wrote those of police commissioner because only the city. It was a message to the strong-arm, Humphreys, who was involved both with words. But then, maybe he was, at least in mayor has the authority to hire and fire the macho element of the bureau. After her the beating death of mentally ill James part. He described himself as a good friend chief of police in Portland. Any commis- tenure ended in controversy, he promoted Chasse Jr. in 2006 and the recent beanbag and fishing buddy of Potter, the former sioner put in charge of the police bureau community policing advocate Tom Pot- shooting of the 12-year-old girl, was trum- police chief who later became mayor. holds the weak hand in a showdown with ter as chief. Still, transforming the bureau peted by the police union as a great victory. the chief. proved a slow-moving process. What’s needed It was not the right outcome in the Armed with the lesson of President Clark was irritated that despite evidence After reviewing his thoughts on the mind of Bud Clark, however, whose sense Harry “the Buck Stops Here” Truman, who that interacting with people on the street of justice comes from a more basic point. fired popular general Douglas MacArthur, and becoming part of the community was bureau that keeps making the same kinds “You kill somebody, by God, there’s got Clark was prepared to defend the authority the way to go, Portland police remained of mistakes and harboring the same kinds to be accountability,” he said. of his office. of destructive attitudes—then blending

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12 Northwest Examiner, MARCH 2010 going out Restaurants & Theater p. 13-19 Uptown Billiards:

julie keefe By Wendy Gordon tifully presented and inven- tive—far superior to typical bar fare—and while the por- wenty-third Avenue isn’t the tions are small, five plates most inviting street these days, will satisfy most people for what with the rotating orange dinner. You’re required to cones, closedFine traffic lanes and ear-splitting dining spend at least $5 on drinks amid parties, pool construction noise. Even under the best of (there’s an extensive cocktail circumstances, you have to know what you menu, and a small but well are looking for to find Uptown Billiards, selected list of wines by the identified only by an awning and accessible glass). For an additional $10, only by a steep staircase. you can add a wine paired Uptown Billiards is best known as a with each course. Tclassy pool hall, offering billiards tables at The second option, while $10 per hour, along with -pong, darts less sumptuous, is an even and board games in an upscale, wholesome better deal. During happy atmosphere. What most people don’t real- hour, all items on the “light- ize is that Uptown Billiards is also home to er fare” menu are half-price, an ambitious restaurant. landing you such treats as Kent Lewis, who opened Uptown Bil- oysters with lemon salsa, liards in 1994, is completing a major reno- grilled prawns, and pizza vation. The colors are brighter, the furni- with pears, bacon and fon- ture cushier, the intimate dining area (30 tina cheese for $5-$6. seats) now protected from the noise and After 6, the regular menu distraction of the pool areas by a thick cur- kicks in: a choice of three tain. The rich wooden décor and the win- courses for $29 or four dowless upstairs location give the place the courses for $34. This is not A mother-daughter dinner at Uptown Billiards. Kwan Chan (clockwise from woman in red with back to the cam- air of a private club: cozy on rainy winter exactly recession-priced din- era), Eriko Shimada (visiting from Japan), Kyoko Shimada and Anne Chan. The server is Jen Winklepleck. evenings but perhaps a bit claustrophobic ing, but it is a decent value in nicer weather. The mood in the candle- for this type of special-occasion meal. Add cooked and chewy, but bathed in a satisfy- chicken innards on the menu, no commu- lit dining area is subdued and elegant. in a bottle of wine, and a couple can still ing vegetable sauté of fennel and caramel- nal tables, no frenzied buzz. Children aren’t allowed here by statute dine for under $100. You can also order off ized onions. The tender rack of lamb was Instead, the dining room has a retro (no minors within 500 feet of alcohol and the “lighter fare” menu. prepared to order in an excellent red wine charm; an old-fashioned date night with pool tables), but this place has an adults- Dinner menus change biweekly, hew- sauce. Just as good were the accompanying a bunch of pool tables thrown in. Sailing only vibe anyway. ing toward a general plan of three to four vegetables, a tower of corn custard sur- along under the radar, Uptown Billiards Uptown Billiards hosts about 300 pri- appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts. On rounded by sautéed spinach. may be here long after the latest “restaurant vate parties per year; one was taking place a recent evening, my friend and I enjoyed a My favorite dish was dessert, a truffle of the year” has declared bankruptcy. as my friend and I enjoyed our meal. Even salad with greens, excellent quality Rogue panna cotta. While the vichyssoise intro- Happy hour is very popular, so it’s best though we were well protected from the blue cheese and candied walnuts, and duced sweetness into the savory, this dish making a convenient online reservation. It clinking of cocktail glasses and clacking of another salad, with nearly identical greens brought a touch of savory into the sweet, doesn’t hurt to make dinner reservations pool balls, I still couldn’t shake the sensa- and dressing, but with a topping of roasted with superb results. The inimitable flavor either, as the dining area is so small. After 6 tion that I was attending a fancy catered beets. Dishes tend toward the complex, and fragrance of truffles infused the mild p.m., you can park in the adjacent lot. affair. and while most of the flavor combinations custard, and you could even dip spoonfuls Uptown Billiards also boasts a new chef, work well, some seemed odd. into extra droplets of truffle sauce. Nathan Bates, who cooked for several years I couldn’t bring myself to order the Though our waitress apologized for the Uptown at Lucy’s Table. He’s continuing his style vichyssoise with white chocolate, which slow service, courses were spaced out in a of imaginative, attractively presented con- our waitress described as “slightly sweet.” relaxed, pleasant manner. Portions are not Billiards Club tinental cooking here. Though dark chocolate adds an essential large but definitely sufficient, especially for 120 NW 23rd Ave. By far the best deal is the happy hour bitterness to mole sauce, I couldn’t see what a multi-course meal. (4-6 p.m.). There are two options. One is a white chocolate would contribute to pota- Uptown Billiards has a unique atmo- 503-226 6909 five-course tasting meal ($15 a person) fea- toes and leeks. Clams in saffron broth ben- sphere that’s hard to categorize. It’s not hip Tuesday-Thursday: 4 p.m.-midnight turing a highlighted ingredient, from goat efited from a delicate, rich sauce, but were and happening in that particular Portland Friday-Saturday: 4 p.m.-2:30 a.m. cheese to peppers to tomatoes or even, on on the chewy side and too few in number. way, which is not necessarily a bad thing. one occasion, rhubarb. The dishes are beau- The sturgeon entrée was a little over- There are no pork belly or deep-fried

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BAKERIES 21st Avenue Bar & Grill breakfast sandwiches (with Bud’s Reuben Kenny & Zuke’s Sandwichworks (See listing under Restaurants) Sauce), Ristretto Roasters Coffee, Organic 2376 NW Thurman St. 503-954-1737. The Dragonfly Coffee House espresso, house-made Pastries and soup and 2387 NW Thurman St. 503-224-7888. Uptown Billiards www.kennyandzukes.com 120 NW 23rd Ave. 503-226-6909. lots of nooks to sit and sip. Next door to the Come sip joyfully the coffee creations at . Reubens, Grinders, Meatball Heros and more. the little coffee house on the corner. Enjoy www.uptownbilliards.com Serving your favorite sandwiches using top Kettleman Bagel Company quality meats, breads and cheeses. Soup, hearty homemade pastries and famous week- A fully-stocked bar (built in 1894), 10 beers 2314 NW Lovejoy St. 503-295-2314. end oat waffles! Open at 6:30 a.m. and Nob Hill’s best wine list await you at salads, chili burger sliders and hot dogs too! www.kettlemanbagels.com. Free local lunch delivery. UBC. Oh yeah, and did we mention the 10 pool (See listing under Delicatessens) tables. Serving Stumptown Coffee along with Kettleman Bagel Company amazing bagels using the finest ingredients. 2314 NW Lovejoy St. 503-295-2314. Kettleman Bagel Company CAFES Locally-owned and operated and dedicated www.kettlemanbagels.com. 2314 NW Lovejoy St. 503-295-2314. to bringing the best New York-style bagels, www.kettlemanbagels.com. Besaw’s coffee and “schmears” to NW Portland. Amazing bagels using the finest ingredients. (See listing under Restaurants) Locally owned and operated and dedicated Amazing bagels using the finest ingredients. The Sultan Café th to bringing the best New York-style bagels, Locally-owned and operated and dedicated The Dragonfly Coffee House 1500 NW 18 Ave. 503-227-6466. coffee, and “schmears” to NW Portland. to bringing the best New York-style bagels, 2387 NW Thurman St. 503-224-7888. www.thesultancafe.com coffee and “schmears” to NW Portland. Kornblatt’s Delicatessen Come sip joyfully the coffee creations at Serving the best gyros from the spit in 628 NW 23rd Ave. 503-242-0055. Lovejoy Bakers the little coffee house on the corner. Enjoy Portland, featuring lamb, chicken or beef. Pa- www.kornblattsdeli.com. 939 NW 10th Ave. 503-208-3113. hearty homemade pastries and famous week- ninis, falafel, kabobs, burgers, hummus baba end oat waffles! Open at 6:30 a.m. www.lovejoybakers.com ganoush, baklava, espresso and pastries. Authentic New York-style delicatessen. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast Elephants Delicatessen World Cup Coffee & Tea New artisan bakery and café in the Pearl. 115 NW 22nd Ave. 503-299-6304. served all day. “A little different - a lot bet- From baguettes to brioche, croissants to 1740 NW Glisan St. 503-228-4152. ter - we like it that way.” Orders to go. clabbata, sandwiches, salads and house-made www.elephantsdeli.com www.worldcupcoffee.com. soups. Open 6 a.m.-5 p.m. See their website Portland’s premier delicatessen and cater- for a full menu. Locally owned with over 10 years serving ICE CREAM, GELATO ing company, serving great local foods from locally roasted, direct trade coffee, fresh scratch since 1979. Private room for events. pastries and housemade sandwiches. Free & YOGURT BARS & LOUNGES Full bar, patio and pizza oven. Wine, specialty WiFi. Private room available. Now serving foods, gifts and more. Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Gypsy Restaurant & Lounge beer and wine. Uptown Center Location rd 625 NW 21st Ave. 503-796-1859. Industrial Café & Saloon World Cup Coffee & Tea 39 NW 23 Pl. 503-295-3033. (See listing under Restaurants) www.gypsyrestaurantandlounge.com Powell’s Books. www.benjerry.com/uptowncenter. Café Stop in and try the brand new tapas-style 1001 W. Burnside St. 503-228-4651, x1234. Pearl District Location (See listing under Restaurants) th menu! Excellent food, great beer and cocktail 301 NW 10 Ave. 503-796-3033. selection. Karaoke every Thursday, Friday DELICATESSENS www.benjerry.com/pearldistrict. and Saturday nights. COFFEE & COFFEE HOUSES Elephants Delicatessen Vermont’s finest ice cream, frozen yogurt, Kingston Sports Bar & Grill Caffe Umbria nd th 115 NW 22 Ave. 503-299-6304. smoothies, shakes, chillos, sundaes and cakes. (See listing under Sports Bars) 303 NW 12 Ave. 503-241-5300. www.elephantsdeli.com We cater office parties, company events, www.caffeumbria.com employee recognition, birthdays and more! (See listing under Restaurants-French) Portland’s premier delicatessen and cater- “Let us bring our Scoop Shop to you!” Located in the heart of the Pearl District, ing company, serving great local foods from Nob Hill Bar & Grill Caffe Umbria provides Portlanders with an scratch since 1979. Private room for events. (See listing under Pubs, Brewpubs and Taverns) authentic Italian café bar experience. Great Full bar, patio and pizza oven. Wine, specialty PUBS, BREWPUBS espresso and coffee, light Italian fare. On Deck Sports Bar & Grill foods, gifts and more. & TAVERNS (See listing under Sports Bars) The Dragonfly Coffee House Food Front Cooperative Grocery 2387 NW Thurman St. 503-224-7888. Blue Moon Tavern & Grill ! 2375 NW Thurman St. 503-222-5658. 432 NW 21st Ave. 503-223-3184. 2310 NW Everett St. 503-243-7557. Come sip joyfully the coffee creations at www.foodfront.coop. the little coffee house on the corner. Enjoy www.mcmenamins.com. www.typhoonrestaurants.com hearty homemade pastries and famous week- Custom sandwiches, traditional and specialty This welcoming NW 21st hangout is the per- From humble beginnings on Northwest 23rd end waffles! Open at 6:30 a.m. salads and savory soups. We offer great fect spot from which to watch the comings Avenue, Chef Bo Kline and Typhoon! have wholesome foods prepared from scratch and goings of locals and tourists alike while Fehrenbacher Hof Coffee House using organic ingredients wherever possible. become icons of the Northwest food scene. 1225 SW 19th Ave. 502-223-4493. enjoying McMenamins handcrafted ales, Maine Lobster Phad Thai headlines outstand- Grab-and-go selections also available. wines, spirits and pub fare. ing winter specials. The Hof features the locally-renowned

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14 Northwest Examiner, MARCH 2010 BridgePort Brewpub & Bakery Besaw’s Take a trip to Morocco, or 1313 NW Marshall St. 503-241-3612. 2301 NW Savier St. 503-228-2619. better yet come to ... www.bridgeportbrew.com www.besaws.com Enjoy Northwest-inspired cuisine and daily A local neighborhood institution in NW Port- specials along with Oregon’s oldest craft land since 1903. Serving the freshest NW brews in this family-friendly brewpub. Event comfort food seven days a week. Breakfast, and meeting spaces available. 4-6 happy hour, lunch and dinner. Full bar and wine list avail- Mon.-Fri. Open daily at 11 a.m. able. “Let us take care of you.” Crackerjacks Elephants Delicatessen 2788 NW Thurman St. 503-222-9069. 115 NW 22nd Ave. 503-299-6304. Celebrating 21 years A neighborhood hangout for the whole fam- www.elephantsdeli.com An exotic dining experience offering the finest in classic Moroccan cuisine ily! New, expanded menu includes steaks, Portland’s premier delicatessen and cater- seafood, chicken, homemade pizza, burgers ing company, serving great local foods from Ala Carte Dinner Menu starting at and more. Free pool all day, happy hour 4-7 scratch since 1979. Private room for events. p.m., 12 beers on tap. Backyard patio. Full bar, patio and pizza oven. Wine, specialty $9.50 Goose Hollow Inn foods, gifts and more. 1927 SW Jefferson St. 503-228-7010. Traditional Moroccan Seating Gypsy Restaurant & Lounge featuring Belly Dancing every Wednesday through Sunday www.goosehollowinn.com. 625 NW 21st Ave. 503-796-1859. Enjoy Goose Hollow Golden or Vortex IPA www.gypsyrestaurantandlounge.com Open 7 Nights a Week 5-10 pm from Fort George. Laurelwood Porter, Ninka- Stop in and try the brand new tapas-style 1201 NW 21st Ave. at Northrup, Portland • 503-248-9442 si Believer or cheap PBR. Great beer selec- menu! Excellent food, great beer and cocktail www.marrakeshportland.com tions served in imperial pints are all delicious selection. Karaoke every Thursday, Friday Reservations Recommended • Catering for All Occasions • Royal Banquet Room Available with “The Best Reuben on the Planet.” Huge and Saturday nights. deck. Free parking or MAX within steps. Industrial Café & Saloon Marathon Taverna 2572 NW Vaughn St. 503-227-7002. 1735 W. Burnside St. 503-224-1341. Classic comfort food featuring their own The best gyros and great burgers. Breakfast grass-fed beef. Full bar, seven beers on tap specials. Kitchen open ‘til 2 a.m. Free popcorn. and wine by the glass. Outdoor seating. Dogs Big-screen TVs with all the games. Four pool welcome. Weekend breakfast served 8 a.m.-3 tables and Oregon Lottery Games. Full bar p.m. and 19 beers on tap. Open every day 7 a.m.- 2:30 a.m. Kenny & Zuke’s Sandwichworks (See listing under Delicatessens) McMenamins Tavern & Pool 1716 NW 23rd Ave. 503-227-0929. Kingston Sports Bar & Grill (See listing under Sports Bars) www.mcmenamins.com. Laughing Planet Café This neighborhood pub at the north end of st NW 23rd is the ideal spot to gather with 922 NW 21 Ave. 503-445-1319. friends for a couple pitchers, a round of pool, 721 NW 9th Ave. 503-505-5020. some food and lively conversation. Celebrat- www.laughingplanetcafe.com ing 25 years in the neighborhood. Quick-service restaurant that serves nutri- New Old Lompoc Pub & Brewery rd tious fare in the form of tasty burritos, 1616 NW 23 Ave. 503-225-1855. bowls, soups salads, smoothies, juices and www.newoldlompoc.com. homemade cookies and pies. Fast, healthy, Serving excellent burgers and beers for over local and delicious. 15 years. Come visit the brewery or sit out Meriwether’s Restaurant on the back patio and soak up the sun or rain. 2601 NW Vaughn St. 503-228-1250. Full bar. www.meriwethersnw.com. Nob Hill Bar & Grill rd Farm-to-table menu from their own 5-acre 937 NW 23 Ave. 503-274-9616. Skyline farm just 20 minutes from Portland. National award-winning hamburgers. Break- Gorgeous outdoor patio, gardens and gazebo. fast, lunch and dinner. Soups and salads. Open every day for lunch, dinner and week- Daily homemade lunch specials. Monday Night end brunch. 50-cent tacos 6-9 p.m. 12 beers on tap. Nob Hill Bar & Grill Sports on TV. Full Bar. Open 8 a.m.-2:30 a.m. (See listing under Pubs, Brewpubs & Taverns) every day. On Deck Sports Bar & Grill The Rams Head (See listing under Sports Bars) 2282 NW Hoyt St. 503-221-0098. Paragon www.mcmenamins.com. 1309 NW Hoyt St. 503-833-5060. Settle in after an afternoon of shopping www.paragonrestaurant.com on NW 23rd. Relax with the handcrafted McMenamins ales, wines and spirits paired Lively, sophisticated neighborhood restau- with salads, burgers, sandwiches and more. rant and bar since 1997. American bistro Admire original artwork inspired by the pub’s cuisine, signature cocktails, lunch and dinner history. daily, outside seating, private dining for groups of 10-150 people. Happy hour Mon.- RESTAURANTS Fri. 4-6 p.m. Park Kitchen Beau Thai Restaurant 422 NW 8th Ave. 503-223-7275. 730 NW 21st Ave. 503-223-2182. www.parkkitchen.com. www.beauthai.com. Local and seasonally driven menu. Award- Year after year Beau Thai is still the North- winning chef. Full-service bar with creative west’s favorite Thai restaurant. Try the best cocktails. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. Dinner: Mon.-Sat. salad rolls in Portland or one of their always Private room available. exciting special dishes. Continued next page

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Pastini Pastaria www.wildwoodrestaurant.com. RESTAURANTS-MEXICAN (See listing under Restaurants-Italian) Menus based on the wealth of premium in- RESTAURANTS-GREEK Acapulco’s Gold RingSide Steakhouse gredients found just miles from the restau- 2610 NW Vaughn St. 503-220-0283. (See listing under Restaurants-Steakhouses) rant. Serving lunch and dinner. Full-service Eleni’s Philoxenia 112 NW 9th Ave. 503-227-2158. “Best Joint in Town Since 1980.” Still the Seres Restaurant & Bar bar. Outdoor seating. Private dining and meeting rooms. www.elenisrestaurant.com place for big food, great homemade salsa and 1105 NW Lovejoy St. 971-222-7237. “infamously good” margaritas! 52 plus tequi- www.weresrestaurant.com Delicious, healthy and authentic cuisine from las, kid’s menu, lots of vegetarian options. RESTAURANTS-ASIAN the Greek island of Crete in an elegant urban Ample parking. 7 day a week. Fresh, organic Chinese cuisine. Locally setting. Reasonable prices. sourced ingredients. Beau Thai mike ryerson Cha! Cha! Cha! Serratto (See listing under Restaurants-Thai) Mexican Taqueria 2112 NW Kearney St. 503-221-1195. 1208 NW Glisan St. Bistro Asian 503-221-2111. www.serratto.com 1900 NW 27th Ave. 503-274-4096. www.chaportland. Northwest Portland’s neighborhood res- Newly opened in the neighborhood. Serving com. taurant! Serving seasonally inspired Italian, lunch and dinner. Free delivery, lounge and French and Mediterranean cuisine. Lunch, open for reservations. Serving both Chinese Authentic Mexican dinner and happy hour every day. Full service and Japanese cuisine. food to eat-in or take-out. Serving bar. Extensive wine list. Outdoor seating. Pri- Seres Restaurant & Bar vate rooms accommodating groups up to 50. Cha Burritos, tacos, (See listing under Restaurants) tortillas, quesadil- Skyline Restaurant Typhoon! las, chimichangas, 1313 NW Skyline Blvd. 503-292-6727. 2310 NW Everett St. 503-243-7557. chili rellenos, salads and more. All natu- Nestled amongst the evergreens in Portland’s www.typhoonrestaurants.com. ral meats. Open 7 west hills, Skyline is a classic American diner. rd Specializing in burgers, fries and shakes, it From humble beginnings on Northwest 23 day a week. Avenue, Chef Bo Kline and Typhoon! have has been acclaimed by critics from James Cha Taqueria & become icons of the Northwest food scene. Beard to the food network. Visit them on Bar Maine Lobster Phad Thai headlines outstand- Facebook. 305 NW 21st Ave. ing winter specials. st 503-295-4077. 21 Avenue Bar mike ryerson Cha Taqueria owner Javier Hurtado (left) chipped in to help chef & Grill Pedro Flores on a recent busy evening. www.chaportland. 721 NW 21st Ave. com. 503-222-4121. Real Mexican dining Selected the “Best in the former Star’s Antiques building at Hamburger” by the RESTAURANTS-ITALIAN NW 21st and Everett. Breakfast, lunch and Northwest Exam- Pastaria dinner daily. All natural meats with Painted iner in 2003. Happy 1506 NW 23rd Ave. 503-595-1205. Hills Beef, Carlton Farms Pork and Natural hour food menu Chicken. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 3-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. www.pastini.net. close at the bar. Outside patio. Still serving a wide Portland’s Italian bistro with a passion for ranging food menu Santa Fe Taqueria pasta offers 35 classic pastas from $5.75 831 NW 23rd Ave. 503-220-0406. and cocktails to for lunch and dinner. Cocktails, NW and the wee hours. Se- Italian wines and beers. Outside seating. www.santafetaqueria.com lected “Portland’s Catering for meetings and events. Portland’s first Taqueria! Extensive authen- Best Outdoor tic menu or customize your own meal. Ample Patio.” Sal’s Italian Kitchen 33 NW 23rd Pl. 503-467-4067. indoor and outdoor dining space or to go 23Hoyt service. Kids eat free every Wednesday. Full Restaurant www.salskitchen.com bar with 4-7 happy hour Mon.-Fri. Open late 529 NW 23rd Ave. Every dish is made with love and the fresh- every day. 503-445-7400. Belly dancers entertain at the Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant est ingredients. Consider Sal’s a minor www.23hoyt.com. Wednesday through Sunday nights. indulgence, not a major splurge. Located in RESTAURANTS-MOROCCAN the Uptown Shopping Center with plenty of Comforting and free parking! Marrakesh Restaurant modern: 23Hoyt. A 1201 NW 21st Ave. 503-248-9442. New American Tavern. Happy hour and din- Serratto ner every night. RESTAURANTS-Barbeque (See listing under Restaurants) www.marrakeshportland.com. Slabtown Ribs & BBQ Vino Paradiso Wine Bar & Bistro Traditional Moroccan cuisine. Sultan’s tent. Typhoon! th 2310 NW Everett St. 503-243-7557. 2606 NW Vaughn St. 503-227-2903. 417 NW 10 Ave. 503-295-9536. Cozy, ethnic oasis with traditional Moroc- can seating. Nightly 5-10 p.m. Belly dancing www.vinaparadiso.com www.typhoonrestaurants.com Award-winning, classic American barbeque— Wed-Sun. Located at the corner of NW 21st right in the neighborhood. Brisket, ribs, From humble beginnings on Northwest 23rd Wine Spectator magazine award-winning and Northrup. chicken and pork all smoked low and slow Avenue, Chef Bo Kline and Typhoon! have wine program, cocktails, full dinner menu, hip every day on wood smokers. All traditional become icons of the Northwest food scene. ambience and non-pretentious service. Art sides dishes. Full bar, catering and take-out. RESTAURANTS-PIZZA Maine Lobster Phad Thai headlines outstand- gallery. On the streetcar line. Come as you ing winter specials. are or dress up! Bellagios Pizza Goose Hollow 1742 SW Jefferson St. 503-221-0110. Uptown Billiards RESTAURANTS-FRENCH 120 NW 23rd Ave. 503-226-6909. Le Happy RESTAURANTS- www.bellagiospizza.com th www.uptownbilliards.com. 1011 NW 16 Ave. 503-226-1258. MEDITERRANEAN Delivery, take-out, drive-in. Traditional and gourmet pizza, cold beer, wings, salads, cal- A five-course happy hour, entrees you’d hap- www.lehappy.com. th zones and breadsticks. Now serving toasted pily pay double for and unpretentious yet at- Now serving cocktails! Savory dinner and 250 NW 13 Ave. 503-226-3394. grinder sandwiches. tentive service in the newly-remodeled dining sweet dessert crepes served up the original www.bluehouronline.com room are exceeding Portland’s expectations Portland Frenchy-style way. Fine wines too. Eat Pizza! every night. Closed Sunday. Portland’s premier modern restaurant and 2037 SW Morrison St. 503-243-3663. bar. Serving brunch, lunch, dinner and happy Restaurant & Bar www.EatPizzaPortland.com. hour every night. 1221 NW 21st Ave. 503-248-9663. Delivered Neapolitan (NY) style pizza, deli-

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16 Northwest Examiner, MARCH 2010 cious sandwiches and salads all using local sup- “Portland’s Favorite Sports Bar.” Over two pliers and responsible practices. Local draught dozen TVs with all the games. Breakfast, beers and friendly dine-in service greets you lunch and dinner. Daily food specials, soups at the door. and salads. Recession Buster Breakfast Escape From New York Pizza $3.95 Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Outdoor 622 NW 23rd Ave. 503-227-5423. seating. “I have a dream that one day we will be judged Marathon Taverna by the quality of our pizza and not of the (See listing under Pub, Brewpubs & Taverns) character of our pot holes.” --Phil Nob Hill Bar & Grill Mangia Pizza (See listing under Pubs, Brewpubs & Tav- 1937 NW 23rd Place. 503-222-2667. erns) www.mapclicks.com. On Deck Sports Bar & Grill 910 NW 14th Ave. 503-227-7020. Hand-tossed thin crust pizza, calzones and “Northwest Portland’s Favorite salads using only top-quality ingredients. Slices www.ondecksportsbar.com Thai Restaurant” Mon.-Fri. before 5 p.m. Cozy atmosphere and “Portland’s Best Sports Bar” since 2004 has Vegetarian Dishes Our Specialty two great patios. Beer and wine to go, catering a huge outdoor dining area. Warm, inviting and business delivery. and casual. Daily happy hour food specials. Try Our Fast Take Out Service Pizzicato Pizza $6 lunch deals Mon.-Fri. Private party Open Monday-Friday for Lunch & Dinner • Weekends All Day 505 NW 23rd Ave. 503-242-0023. catering. 730 NW 21st Ave • 503-223-2182 WWW.BEAUTHAI.COM 2025 Miller Rd. 503-525-2800. TEA & TEA HOUSES www.pizzicatopizza.com. Tea Chai Te Now offering free home delivery from both 734 NW 23rd Ave. 503-228-0900. NW Portland locations. Traditional and imagi- native pizzas, salads and Panini. Everything www.teachaite.com. made fresh and from scratch. Please see their A casual tea house nestled above NW 23rd website for specials and promotions. with a year-round outdoor balcony. Port- land’s largest selection of organic teas. 15 RESTAURANTS- handmade chai blends. Daily soup and vegan red beans and rice. Free WiFi. STEAKHOUSES Typhoon! RingSide Steakhouse (See listing under Restaurants) 2165 W. Burnside St. 503-223-1513. World Cup Coffee & Tea www.ringsidesteakhouse.com. 1740 NW Glisan St. 503-228-4152. In Portland, the Ringside Steakhouse is the www.worldcupcoffee.com. prime steakhouse! This highly honored dining Locally owned with over 10 years serving establishment was founded in 1944. Owned by locally roasted, direct trade coffee, fresh the third generation of the founding family, it pastries and housemade sandwiches. Free is the steakhouse with more than 70 awards. WiFi. Private room available. Now serving beer and wine. RESTAURANTS-THAI World Cup Coffee & Tea Beau Thai Powell’s Books. 730 NW 21st Ave. 503-223-2182. 1001 W. Burnside St. 503-228-4651, ext www.beauthai.com. 1234. Year after year Beau Thai is still the North- west’s favorite Thai restaurant. Try the best WINE & WINE BARS salad rolls in Portland or one of their always- Liner & Elsen, Wine Merchants exciting special dishes. 2222 NW Quimby St. 503-241-9463 Kinara Thai Bistro (WINE). th 1126 SW 18 Ave. 503-227-5161. www.linerandelsen.com www.kinarathai.com “Portland’s Premier Wine Shop” (Gourmet) Voted “Yelp.com’s Thai Restaurant of the Year for 15 years. Knowledgeable staff knows 2009,” Kinara continues to provide excellence the best wines from NW and the world. and innovation in the art of Thai Cuisine, ap- Tasting every Saturday starting at noon preciative customer service, intimate, cultured and first and third Friday evenings. On-site atmosphere and genuine value. parking. Shipping. Typhoon! Uptown Billiards 2310 NW Everett St. 503-243-7557. 120 NW 23rd Ave. 503-226-6909. www.typhoonrestaurants.com. www.uptownbilliards.com From humble beginnings on Northwest 23rd Where else in Nob Hill can you find 10 fun, Avenue, Chef Bo Kline and Typhoon! have interesting wines by the glass and more become icons of the Northwest food scene. than 200 wines by the bottle? Maine Lobster Phad Thai headlines outstand- Vino Paradiso Wine Bar Bistro ing winter specials. 417 NW 10th Ave. 503-295-9536. SPORTS BARS www.vinoparadiso.com Wine Spectator magazine award-winning Kingston Sports Bar & Grill wine program, cocktails, full dinner menu, 2021 SW Morrison St. 503-224-2115. hip ambience and non-pretentious service. www.kingstonsportsbar.com Art gallery. On the streetcar line. Come as you are or dress up!

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preschool, after-school programming, sum- for all ages and experience levels. Instruc- mer camp, plagroup and Project Return. tor Kelsey Cairns is a second-degree black Tickets are $100 and include silent and belt instructor in Tien Tae Jistu, an eclectic, Community live auctions, beer and wine, a three-course family-oriented, martial art school based dinner, kids’ games, party favors and prizes. in Beaverton. A free, trial workshop will To purchase tickets, email Denise Lafond be held Tuesday, March 25, 7-9 p.m. Pre- Events at [email protected] or call registration is required. Call 503-228-4391. 503-228-4391. rd Life coach panel History of 23 Linnton Feed Store. For more information, Town hall Zimmerman Community Center will “The History of 23rd Avenue,” a 90-min- contact Pat Wagner at 503-286-4990. Sen. Suzanne Bonamici, Rep. Mitch host a panel of “life coaches” who will ute slideshow narrated by Tim Hills and Greenlick and Rep. Chris Harker will host speak and answer questions about their the Northwest Examiner’s Mike Ryerson, Benefit for Haiti a post-legislative session town hall meeting field Tuesday, March 30, 7-8:30 p.m., at will be presented at the Mission Theater Five Portland chefs and three Willa- th at the Beaverton Arts & Communications KEEN’s Great Room, 926 NW 13 Ave., Monday, March 15, at 7 p.m. There will be mette Valley vineyards will contribute to Magnet Academy, 11375 SW Center St., #210. Panel members are Andrew McDon- no admission charge. Drug Store Cowboy, the second annual St. Joseph Day Dinner Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. Everyone ald, Dave Mullan and Jemila Kwon. The which was partially filmed in Northwest at St. Mary’s Cathedral beginning at 6:30 is encouraged to attend and discuss issues sliding-scale fee is $5-$15. To register, Portland, will be shown afterward. p.m., Thursday, March 18. The event is free of concern with the legislators. visit www.zcommunitycenter.org or call and open to all. Donations will be accepted, 503.224.4636. Corned Beef & Cabbage with all proceeds going to Catholic Relief Park stewardship day Dinner Services in Haiti. Rev. Peter Arteaga will Celebrate the Vernal Equinox Saturday, Rotary schedule offer brief comments about his recent trip St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1623 NW March 20, by joining Forest Park Stew- Pearl Rotary hosts speakers every Tues- th to Haiti after the earthquake. 19 Ave., will hold its annual St. Patrick’s ardship Day and helping remove invasive day morning at 7:30 in the Ecotrust Build- The dinner will feature the cooking of Day corned beef and cabbage dinner Sun- plants. Meet at 8 a.m. for a continental ing, 721 NW Ninth Ave. A $10 charge Loren Bentley, Ringlers; Michael Barshis, day, March 14, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets breakfast and briefing by Forest Park Con- includes a continental breakfast. For infor- The University Club; Michael Cronan, are $15 for adults and $5 for children under servancy members at the Linnton Trail- mation, contact George Wright at georgec- Caffe Mingo; Marco Frattaroli, Basta’s th 10. Beer, wine, Irish coffee and a raffle will head, located at the bus turnaround at 105 [email protected]. Trattoria; and Dominique Geulin, St. be available. Dinners may also be ordered Avenue on St. Helens Road/Highway 30. for takeout. Honore Boulangerie. Wines will be pro- March 9: “Edu-preneurship: Empowering vided by Ferraro Cellars, Medici Vineyards Senior field trips and Educating Youth for the 21st Cen- St. Patrick’s party and Sineann Wines. The dinner will be tury,” Adam Reid, co-founder, Leadership Friendly House offers four senior field served in the Lower Cathedral Center, Entrepreneurship High School The McMulligans Pipes and Drums th trips this month: Bob’s Red Mill, March 9; 131 NW 17 , near Davis St. For further bagpipe quartet will perform at a St. Pat- Paddy’s Bar and Grill, March 17; Oregon March 16: “One Rescue at a Time,” Jenny information, contact the St. Joseph Group rick’s Day benefit for the Linnton Com- Zoo, March 23; and Woodburn Tulip Fes- Brazie, onsite project coordinator, Wildcat at 503-223-6737. For reservations, call munity Center, 10614 NW St. Helens Rd., tival, March 30. Call 503-221-1224 to Haven, Sherwood 503-228-4397 by March 15. Sunday, March 14, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 reserve a spot and arrange transportation. p.m. There will be dancing, an Irish corned Swing Into Spring March 23: “Oh, the Humanities! Con- beef and cabbage dinner, beer, wine, home- Self-defense necting Oregonians to Ideas That Friendly House’s annual Swing Into Transform Communities,” Cara Ungar- made desserts and a 50/50 raffle. Admis- A six-week course on self-defense will be Spring dinner and auction is Friday, March Gutierrez, executive director, Oregon sion is $15 (including dinner); children are held Thursday evenings in April at Friendly 12. This year’s event celebrates 80 years of Humanities free. Advance tickets will be available at the House, 1737 NW 26th Ave. It’s suitable serving children through programs such as Then

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Northwest Examiner, march 2010 19 business Finance & Real Estate Tour turns up new pollutant ulated in the list of 188 substances defined facture of plastics, in the synthesis of rub- ESCO never reported plastic sheets used in foundry as hazardous by the 1990 amendments to ber chemicals, and as a disinfectant and the Clean Air Act include formaldehyde, preservative. No information is available By Paul Koberstein degrees Fahrenheit, causing the plastic to propionaldehyde and acetaldehyde. on the carcinogenic effects of propional- vaporize and decompose rather than melt, Acetaldehyde is ubiquitous in the envi- dehyde in humans. Animal studies have A public relations tour of ESCO’s main and the fumes to then ignite and burn. ronment and may be formed in the body reported that exposure to high levels of plant on Northwest 24th Avenue uncovered “This will cause some air pollution, from the breakdown of ethanol. propionaldehyde, via inhalation, results in an unreported source of pollution and pos- including air toxics such as polycyclic aro- Short-term exposure to acetaldehyde anesthesia and liver damage, and intraperi- sible odors. matic hydrocarbon compounds,” he said. causes irritation of the eyes, skin and respi- toneal exposure results in increased blood Mary Peveto and Bob Holmstrom of Davis said the vacuum process has not ratory tract. Symptoms of long-term intox- pressure. The EPA has not classified pro- Neighbors for Clean Air toured the com- been tested for air emissions, “and it may be ication of acetaldehyde resemble those of pionaldehyde for carcinogenicity. pany’s foundry last December and learned difficult to get an adequate sample to test, alcoholism. Acetaldehyde is considered a “These are regulated hazardous pollut- that plastic sheeting is consumed in the since the plastic sheet is probably destroyed probable human carcinogen based on inad- ants,” said Baldwin. “Thus, emissions of process of molding molten steel, a fact not in a matter of seconds. We will have to equate human cancer studies and animal these substances should have been quanti- previously disclosed to the Oregon Depart- consider how to take these emissions into studies that have shown nasal tumors in fied in the permit application and added to ment of Environmental Quality. account as we work on the permit. Until rats and laryngeal tumors in hamsters. the total of hazardous air pollutants from Neither the process nor the pollution it IndustrialMetalCasting .com all other sources at the facility. Some insig- emits are described in ESCO’s air pollu- nificant sources of pollutants can just be tion permit, but they likely will be covered mentioned and included in narrative form.” by the next permit, which is expected to be There are no “penalties” for failing to approved in a year or two, said the DEQ’s include a particular source of pollutants, permit writer, George Davis. she said. “ESCO uses plastic sheeting in one “The remedy is via challenging a per- of their casting processes known as the mit,” she said. “Once the time to challenge vacuum process,” he said. a permit has passed, the appropriate step is In this process, a thin, preheated sheet to petition the issuing agency to reopen the of plastic film known as low-density poly- permit for cause. If a newly issued permit ethylene (LDPE) is placed over a pattern, fails to include all sources of pollution, the and a vacuum is applied to draw the sheet appropriate step is to challenge the permit to the pattern contours. in the appropriate forum (for Title V per- “It appears that the plastic sheet serves mits there are two—the state courts and essentially the same purpose as the binders EPA). The source, however, is bound to used in other molds,” Davis said. make a complete application.” “That is, to hold the shape of the mold Peveto, who formed Neighbors for while steel is poured in.” Clean Air last year over concerns about ESCO has been producing parts for the industrial air pollution around Chapman Diagram of the vacuum process, which was invented in Japan in 1971 as an improvement construction, mining and timber industries School, said ESCO staff told Holmstrom on conventional sand casting. In this process, a thin preheated sheet of plastic film material is at this plant since 1913. The company and her about the plastic sheeting during placed over a pattern and a vacuum is applied to draw the sheet to the pattern contours. The operates a newer, smaller foundry at 2211 their tour, but they did not see it. flask containing the mold is then filled with sand. NW Brewer Ave. “During our tour of the facility,” said Aubrey Baldwin, an attorney with the Peveto, “it was clear that there are many Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center at we have more information, it’s impossible Exposure to formaldehyde may occur by opportunities to look at better capture of Lewis and Clark Law School, has suggest- to say whether emissions from the plastic breathing contaminated indoor air, tobacco toxic emissions, particularly fugitive emis- ed that this plastic sheet be investigated by sheets will make a noticeable difference in smoke or ambient urban air. Acute and sions. a consultant DEQ proposes to hire for an the emission factors.” chronic inhalation exposure to formalde- “I remain very optimistic that the independent review of ESCO’s emissions According to a statement issued by the hyde in humans can result in respiratory best way to identify specific process and/ and control options. plastic sheet’s manufacturer, the material is symptoms, and eye, nose and throat irrita- or technology improvements needed to DEQ agreed. a translucent solid with a waxy color. It is tion. Limited human studies have reported achieve the goal of eliminating danger- “The plastic sheeting is not addressed a petroleum product and releases carbon an association between formaldehyde expo- ous toxic emissions from ESCO will be in the current permit,” Davis said. “DEQ dioxide, carbon monoxide and aldehydes sure and lung and nasopharyngeal cancer. through the thorough audit by a quali- will take it into account during the permit when burned. Animal inhalation studies have reported an fied independent contractor. I appreciate renewal process.” Aldehyde is a family of chemicals, some increased incidence of nasal squamous cell DEQ’s and ESCO’s cooperation in seeing cancer. The EPA considers formaldehyde One question is what happens to the of which are highly toxic. For instance, that happen.” a probable human carcinogen (Group B1). plastic during manufacturing. Davis said acrolein is a highly toxic aldehyde. the molten steel is heated to about 2,000 Other aldehyde compounds that are reg- Propionaldehyde is used in the manu-

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DEQ continued from page 1 zine Grist. Grist named Portland the second That might be true in the case of the people in Northwest Portland who thought most environmentally friendly city in the National Air Toxics Assessment, which is it was too far away to detect problems at sions probably amount to “95 percent” of all world. based on submissions from states. But it is ESCO, and was within a mile of anoth- toxic compounds in the air. “The City of Roses’ approach to urban no excuse for the USA Today report, which er DEQ air-monitoring station on North Wind had been responding to a Decem- planning and outdoor spaces has often was based solely on information supplied to Roselawn Street that has been gathering ber 2008 USA Today story, “The Smokestack earned it a spot on lists of the greenest the EPA by polluters and had nothing to do similar data for years. Effect: Toxic Air and America’s Schools,” places to live,” Grist said. “Portland is the with reporting by states. Critics said the EPA spent precious air- that ranked the air around Chapman and first U.S. city to enact a comprehensive plan The EPA responded to the USA monitoring funds to gather information it other Northwest Portland schools among to reduce CO2 emissions and has aggres- Today report by conducting air monitoring already had. the 2 percent most polluted in the nation. sively pushed green building initiatives. It nationally in 2009. In Portland, monitors A letter to the EPA from Heather Handy In essence, it said school children are also runs a comprehensive system of light were set up at Harriet Tubman Leadership of Northwest Thurman Street pointed out exposed to some of America’s most unhealthy rail, buses and bike lanes to help keep cars Academy for Young Women near the Rose that the Roselawn site “is not representative air, largely due to ESCO’s toxic fumes. off the roads, and it boasts 92,000 acres of Garden Arena, and in Toledo. The Tubman of the ‘hot spot’ of industrial activity that our “This is Portland,” several neighbors said green space and more than 74 miles of hik- location came under sharp criticism from schools are exposed to on a daily basis.” in a form letter sent to EPA administrator ing, running and biking trails.” Lisa Jackson. “This is Oregon. We can do better.” County air third worst Odors prompt DEQ investigation The DEQ has not been the only source of Maybe Grist wasn’t aware of two recent Many Northwest and North Port- by the presence of gasoline odor that she government misinformation about ESCO. reports that were critical of Portland’s toxic land residents experienced strong petro- told her hiking partner, ‘The air is getting Madonna Narvaez, administrator of air, including the EPA’s 2008 modeling leum odors the morning of Sunday, Feb. to me, I am going to stop.’ the EPA’s air-toxic program in the Pacific highlighted by the USA Today account 28, and 21 of them complained to the “Staff that opened Food Front called Northwest region, said in a telephone inter- and a second EPA report, known as the Oregon Department of Environmental Northwest Natural because of the strong view that she had wrongly told Northwest National Air Toxics Assessment, which in Quality. presence of gas odor at the store,” Peve- area residents that Northwest Portland’s air 2009 found that Multnomah County’s air Despite follow-up home visits and to said. “It was reported that NWNG problems had “decreased significantly” from was the third most toxic in the country. investigations at several industrial sites, [Northwest Natural Gas] did not find 2000 to 2007. She acknowledged that this DEQ officials challenged the negative the agency was unable to identify the any source related to a natural gas cus- determination was based on her own mis- insinuations about Portland’s air contained source as of March 2. Northwest Natural tomer.” reading of emissions data from ESCO. in both reports. More than anything, they th said it was not a natural gas leak. DEQ is A cyclist at Northwest 19 and Ever- Federal reports show ESCO has increased think it is a public relations problem—the also following up leads at Union Pacific ett reported a strong gasoline smell at its emissions of lead, one of the most toxic city’s poor ranking may actually reflect the rd Rail Yard, Carson Oil, Myers Containers that corner. A resident at Northwest 23 pollutants in urban air, 32-fold from 2001 to fact that Oregon is doing better work on and Vigor Industrial (formerly Cascade Place and Thurman made several calls 2007, and that it increased toxic glycol ether air toxics than other states. If environmental General Shipyard). to DEQ about an acute gasoline odor. emissions from about two tons in 2003 to agencies in other states put more effort Mary Peveto, founder of Neighbors A cyclist on St. Helen’s Road also com- more than nine tons in 2007. into air toxics, they would look just as bad for Clean Air, reported that, “while out plained to portlandair.org about a strong as Oregon, the DEQ’s reasoning goes. In Revelations about Portland’s toxic air may hiking on the Forest Park trails above the petroleum odor. other words, the DEQ says Oregon is being tarnish the city’s green reputation, which neighborhood, a resident was so bothered was recently burnished by online eco-maga- unfairly criticized for a job well done. 346-2506 ExploreKearney5x8.qxd:Layout 1 2/22/08 11:31 AM Page 1

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Precision Healing 604 NW 23rd Ave ., Ste . 1, 503-477-2463 Brandon Saggio opened Precision Healing, featuring massage and bodywork, in a second-floor office at North- west 23rd and Hoyt streets recently. His objective is not merely to promote relaxation but to “make a structural difference to reduce pain.” His bodywork disciplines include reflexology, cupping, stretching, energy work and shiatsu. Two years ago, he moved from Arizona, where he practiced for 10 years. He’s also an instructor of massage.

Breken Kitchen th 1800 NW 16 Ave ., 503-841-6359 Jessica Carfagno, who co-founded Justa Pasta n 1998, has opened Breken Kitchen in the former home of Sydney’s Café. Pas- The former Sydney’s Café is now Breken Kitchen, tries are baked on site, and there is a selection of gourmet sandwiches. “I want it to be about food,” said Carfagno, “not just named for the Danish term for “break” and owned coffee and WiFi.” Breken means “break” in Danish. by Jessica Carfagno, who co-founded Justa Pasta n 1998. Carfagno continues to draw from Sydney’s base of customers, but she’s placing greater emphasis on the menu. The pastries are baked on site and the sandwiches (average price, $7.50) go beyond stan- dard deli items. “I want it to be about food,” said previously occupied by . Prasad The Salt Grotto Cuisine serves vegan and primarily gluten-free break- Carfagno, “not just coffee and WiFi.” Hours are 7 906 NW 14th Ave ., 971-255-1053 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. fasts (most are $6), soups, salads, bowls and wraps ($7-$9). They buy bread and pastry from New Casca- Karla Komers, a doctor from the Czech Republic, claims dia. Prasad is Sanskrit for “food offered to deities.” to have the first salt cave on the West Coast. Komers has imported salt from the Dead Sea, Pakistan and Poland Prasad Cuisine to create a room where patrons can relax in a beach chair 925 NW Davis St ., 503-224-3993 Spinach and take in the compound’s natural healing powers. According to Komers, negative ions naturally purify the After a successful run as a food cart on Alberta Street 312 NW 10th Ave ., 503-546-9909 last summer, Karen Pride has upgraded her business air, and the concentrated minerals are anti-imflammatory. into a fulltime café at Yoga in the Pearl, in the space Less than a month after opening Elite Kettlebell Gym There is also a room for massages and yoga classes. in the Buddha Building, Michael Skogg has changed his business name as part of a campaign to create a global empire in exercise equipment, workout DVDs Rip City Motorsports and clothing, an expansion sponsored by Weider Fit- 407 NW 16th Ave ., 503-227-0090 ness. “Spinach” was chosen because it signifies some- thing often overlooked but good for you. Skogg trained Casey Botta services high-end sports cars and all with a kettlebell, a cannon-sized cast-iron cannonball types of powered sports vehicles at his new shop in with a handle, as a member of the U.S. Special Forces the former Urban Wineworks building. He also sells in Scotland in the 1990s. The benefit of the regimen new Norton motorcycles and used power sports equip- is that it produces strength, cardiovascular fitness, flex- ment, such as snowmobiles, jet skis, ATVs and scoot- ibility, agility and balance in one 40-minute session, said ers. Botta, who has been a certified Mercedes-Benz Skogg. Membership at the Pearl gym is $129 a month. technician for 10 years, operated Mass Mega Cycles in Massachusetts before moving to Portland last year.

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InBy Mike Ryersonthe ’Hood side of the avenue because it breaks the natural loop for Cat out of bag shoppers, who tend to walk up one side of the street and Twenty-third Avenue’s primary land owner and retail return on the other. developer, Dick Singer, had some things to say about me The hospital itself has some shops and services, but and the Northwest Examiner’s coverage at a local bar they’re buried in the middle of large buildings. A cafete- recently. When reports got to me, I was pretty upset, but ria called the Lovejoy Station Café, which is used by the he assured me, “I have never blamed the Northwest Exam- rd public, could have an entrance on 23rd. The two gift shops iner for being the cause of poor business on 23 Avenue.” inside the hospital could have storefronts on 23rd plus That’s good to hear, and I was inclined to let it ride. entrances inside the hospital. But I heard he also brought up my divorce from 25 The Devers Optical Shop is isolated at 22nd and Mar- years ago, and that really gets in my craw. I told Dick about rd shall. Their pharmacy also might do more business with that in confidence, and it’s something very private to me. 23 shoppers exposure to the main retail street. Imagine a barber shop I’ve managed to keep it from my friends, six children and and a hair salon that could serve walk-in customers and two former wives all these years, and now it’s out. I may be patients, too. too ashamed to show my face in public again. hit brick wall With the high cost of retail spaces, the hospital could make better use of their backyard while helping the other You can reach Mike Ryerson at 503-381-8050 or businesses on the avenue. [email protected]

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When the new West Wing at Good Samaritan Hos- pital was in its planning stages in the early 1970s, 23rd Avenue as we know it wasn’t even a glimmer in retail developers’ eyes. It was a decade later that the unique shops and restaurants began to spring up amid the barber shops, dry cleaners, drug stores and thrift stores that had occupied the avenue for over half a century and eventually vanished. Had Good Sam known the avenue was about to become a regional shopping attraction, they may have made a couple of changes in their new building’s plans back then. One change might have been to turn the hos- pital around and have the main entrance face 23rd Avenue instead of 22nd Avenue. Even that was mentioned at the time. Since its completion in 1978, we have had a brick wall on 23rd from Lovejoy to Marshall streets and no retail businesses on one side of the street for three blocks. rd The lack of activity on the east side of the street has When shoppers head north on 23 Avenue, they hit a brick wall at Lovejoy Street. Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital makes made it a challenge for businesses to survive on the west little use of three blocks of prime retail frontage. [here’s my card]

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University of Oregon archi- tecture students Bill Kirk- wood (left) and Todd Palmer (right) exhibit their vision for Los Gallos Rumba entertains 23rd Avenue shoppers at the third-Thursday development of the Slabtown event at Santa Fe Taqueria. More than 30 businesses on 23rd Avenue took section of the Northwest Dis- part in the event last month. trict at a public workshop last Allan classen month. Three teams of students are preparing non-binding alternatives for the area that includes Con-way’s largely undeveloped property.

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Children play taiko drums at last month’s celebration of the Chinese New Year in Portland’s Chinatown. The annual event is organized by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Language School.

mike ryerson After six weeks of one-way traffic on Northwest 23rd Avenue, motorists were confused about which way to park on the first day both lanes re-opened. Work is proceeding ahead of schedule Bob Lustberg was honored for 20 years of volunteer service and should be done by May 7. Both to Store to Door of Oregon, which delivers grocery orders to lanes will be open between Lovejoy and homes of the frail elderly. Helen Bernstein, executive director, Burnside from now on, except for two- and Dan Christensen, board chair, presented him with a min- or-three-day periods when each of three iature shopping cart filled with candy. sections of the street will be rebuilt.

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