Multicultural Resource Guide to Portland Lewis & Clark College Table of Contents Multicultural Events…………………………………………………………………………………3 Lewis & Clark Sponsored Events • Hispanic Heritage Month • Coming Out Week • Native American & Alaskan American Heritage Month • Ray Warren Multicultural Symposium • Kwanzaa Dinner • Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration • Black History Month • Gender Studies Symposium • International Fair • Lu’au • Powwow • Salsa Fiesta • Asian Pacific American Heritage Month International Cuisine Restaurants........................................................................................ 4 • African • Cajun & Creole • Caribbean • Chinese • European • Indian • Japanese • Greek • Hawaiian • Korean • Latin • Kosher • Middle Eastern • Soul Food • Spanish • Thai • Vietnamese Nightlife………………………………………………………………………………………………7 • Jazz • Brewpubs • Lounges • Dance • GLBT • Live Music • Comedy • Karaoke • Billiards • Movies 1 International Grocery Stores………………………………………………………………………9 • African • Asian • Halal • Indian • Kosher • Latin • Mediterranean • Pacific Islander Community & Congregation Centers…………………………………………………………...10 • Asian • Buddhist • GLBT • Greek • Hindu • Jewish • Orthodox • Pacific Islander • Spanish Speaking Services • Russian • Ukranian • Vietnamese Cultural Institutions…………………………………………………………………………….…13 • Gardens • Performing Arts • Museums Salons & Barbers…………………………………………………………………………..….….14 Finding a place to live…………..…………………………………………………………….….15 Transportation…………………..………………………………………………………….……..15 Foreign Consuls in Portland……………………………………………………………….…….16 Culturally Specific Newspapers…………………………………………………………………16 Native American Tribes……………………………………………………………………….....17 Multicultural Resources……………………………………………………………………….....16 Multicultural Affairs Contacts…………………………………………………………………....20 2 Multicultural Events Fall Semester: Hispanic Heritage Month (September) An annual celebration of the Hispanic culture and important Hispanic leaders in American History. Coming Out Week (October) Event hosted by many campuses throughout the nation in support of the GLBTQ Community and GLBTQ social justice issues. Native American Heritage Month (November) Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Native Student Union in celebration of the Native American History and rich culture. Ray Warren Multicultural Symposium (November) An annual campus wide symposium that focuses on diversity and multicultural issues surrounding race, ethnicity and identity. Kwanzaa Dinner (December) The Black Student Union celebrates the African American holiday of Kwanzaa with the lighting of the Kwanzaa candles, a dinner and a cultural representation. Spring Semester: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration (January) Annual Celebration through song, passages, and a candlelight vigil to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Black History Month (February) Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Black Student Union to create this month-long awareness event celebrating the history and current contributions of African Americans. Gender Studies Symposium (March) Focusing on issues of gender, race, and class, this symposium includes an art exhibit, theatre performances, roundtables, workshops, papers, panels, and keynote talks by prominent guest speakers. Powwow (March) In celebration of Native American Month, the Native Student Union organizes this social powwow to bring together students, staff, faculty, and members of the Portland community. International Fair (March) Occurring yearly on the first Saturday in March, this International Students of Lewis & Clark coordinated event attracts students, staff, and members of the Portland Community to its display of food and cultural performances. Lu’au (April) An annual community event that features authentic Hawaiian food, costumes, music, and dancing. The Lu’au is the result of months of preparation by the Hawaii Club. Salsa Fiesta (April) Started by a student in 1999, this annual celebration of Mexican American/ Chicano/ Latino heritage attracts hundreds if students for lessons and dancing each spring. Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month (May) Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Asian Student Union, as a celebration and critical exploration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture. 3 International Cuisine Restaurants $ = under $20 $$ = $21-30 $$$ = $31-40 $$$$ = over African Dalo’s Kitchen Horn of Africa ($) Jarra’s Ethiopian Restaurant ($$) 4131 N Vancouver Ave 3939 NE MLK Blvd 1435 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97217 Portland, OR 97212 Portland, OR 97214 503.808.9604 503.331.9844 503.230.8990 www.daloskitchen.com www.hornofafrica.net Marrakesh ($$) Mummy’s ($) Queen of Sheba ($) 1201 NW 21st Ave 622 SW Columbia 2413 NE MLK Blvd Portland, OR 97209 Portland, OR 97201 Portland, OR 97212 503.248.9442 503.224.7465 503.287.6302 http://marrakesh.citysearch.com www.queenofsheba.biz Cajun & Creole Acadia ($$) Delta Café ($) Le Bistro Montage ($) 1303 NE Fremont St 4607 SE Woodstock 301 SE Morrison St Portland, OR 97212 Portland, OR 97206 Portland, OR 97214 503.249.5001 5033.771.3101 503.234.1324 www.creolapdx.com www.montageportland.com Roux ($$$) 1700 N Killingsworth Portland, OR 97217 503.285.1200 Caribbean Billy Bangs ($) Calypso ($$) Pambiche ($) 5331 SW Macadam 3350 SE Morrison 2811 NE Glisan Portland, OR 97239 Portland, OR 97214 Portland, OR 97232 503.227.4663 503.294.0896 503.233.0511 www.billybangs.com www.pambiche.com Salvador Molly’s ($$) 3350 SE Morrison Portland, OR 97214 503.234.0896 www.salvadormollys.com Chinese House of Louie ($) The Mandarin House ($$) Marco Polo Garden ($) 331 NW Davis 120 SW Ankeny 19 NW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97209 Portland, OR 97204 Portland, OR 97209 503.228.9898 503.228.1820 503.222.3617 Pagoda ($) Shanghai Noble House ($) Thien Hong ($) 2839 NE Broadway 5331 SW Macadam 6749 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97232 Portland, OR 97239 Portland, OR 97213 503.288.5788 503.227.3136 503.281.1247 4 European Castagna ($$$) - Continental Mama Mia Trattoria ($$) - Italian Rheinlander ($$) - German 1752 SE Hawthorne Blvd 439 SW 2nd Ave 5035 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97214 Portland, OR 97204 Portland, OR 97213 503.231.7373 503.295.6464 503.288.5503 www.castagnarestaurant.com www.rheinlander.com Two Brothers ($) - Balkan 829 SE 39th Ave Portland, OR 97241 503.232.3424 Greek Foti’s Greek Deli ($) Greek Cusina ($) 1740 E Burnside St 404 SW Washington St Portland, OR 97214 Portland, OR 97204 503.232.0274 503.224.2288 www.greekcusina.com Hawaiian Noho’s Hawaiian Café ($) Ohana ($) 2525 SE Clinton St 6320 NE Sandy Portland, OR 97202 Portland, OR 97213 503.233.5301 503.335.5800 www.nohos.com www.ohanahawaiiancafe.com Indian Bombay Cricket Club ($$) Bombay Wala ($) Swagat Indian Cuisine ($) 1925 SE Hawthorne Blvd 12000 SE 82nd Ave 2074 NW Lovejoy Portland, OR 97214 Portland, OR 97266 Portland, OR 97209 503.231.0740 8503.652.7475 503.227.4300 www.bombaycricketclubrestaurant.com www.swagat-portland.com Vindalho ($$) 2038 SE Clinton St Portland, OR 97202 503.467.4550 www.vindalho.com Japanese Bush Gardens ($$) Mio Sushi ($) Masu ($$) 900 SW Morrison 3962 SE Hawthorne Blvd 406 SW 13th Ave Portland, OR 97205 Portland, OR 97214 Portland, OR 97205 503.226.7181 503.230.6981 503.221.6278 www.bush-garden.com www.miosushi.com www.masusushi.com Saburo’s ($) 1667 SE Bybee Blvd Portland, OR 97202 503.236.4237 www.saburos.com 5 Korean Bewon ($$) Sorabol ($) 1203 NW 23rd Ave 7901 SE Powell, Suite D Portland, OR 97210 Portland, OR 97206 503.464.9222 503.771.5842 www.bewonrestaurant.com www.cuisinesorabol.com Latin Andina ($$$$) Aqui Mexican Café ($) Brazil Grill ($$) 1314 NW Glisan 1408 SE 12th Ave 1201 SW 12th Ave Portland, OR 97209 Portland, OR 97214 Portland, OR 97205 503.228.9535 503.230.9212 503.222.0002 www.andinarestaurant.com www.brazilgrillrestaurant.com Cha! 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($) El Palenque ($) Hugo’s ($) 1208 NW Glisan 8324 SE 17th Ave 2130 NE Broadway Portland, OR 97209 Portland, OR 97202 Portland, OR 97232 503.221.2111 503.231.5140 503.287.7490 www.hugosbroadwayrestaurant.com Kosher Café at the J ($) Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen Kornblatt’s Delicatessen ($) Mittleman Jewish ($$) 628 NW 23rd Ave Community Center 1038 SW Stark St Portland, OR 97209 6651 SW Capital Hwy Portland, OR 97205 www.kornblattsdeli.com Portland, OR 97219 503.222.3354 503.244.0111 www.kennyandzukes.com www.oregonjcc.org/cafe.asp Middle Eastern Arabian Breeze ($) Habibi Lebanese Cuisine ($$) Hoda’s ($$) 3223 NE Broadway 1012 SW Morrison St 3401 SE Belmont Portland, OR 97232 Portland, OR 97205 Portland, OR 97214 503.445.4700 503.274.0628 503.236.8325 www.arabianbreezeportland.com www.hodas.com Persian House ($) 1026 SW Morrison Portland, OR 97205 503.243.1430 Soul Food Bernie’s Southern Bistro ($$) Country Cat Dinner House ($$) Screen Door ($$) 2904 NE Alberta 7937 SE Stark St 2337 E Burnside Portland, OR 97211 Portland, OR 97215 Portland, OR 97214 503.282.9864 503.408.1414 503.542.0880 www.berniesbistro.com www.thecountrycat.net www.screendoorrestaurant.com Tennessee Red’s Barbeque Co. 2133 SE 11th Ave Portland, OR 97214 503.231.1710 www.tennesseereds.com Spanish/Tapas Colosso ($$) Toro Bravo ($$) 1932 NE Broadway 120 NE Russell Street Portland, OR 97232 Portland, OR 97214 503.288.333 503.281.4464 www.torobravopdx.com 6 Thai Baan-Thai Lemongrass ($$) Sweet Basil ($) 1924 SW Broadway 1705 NE Couch 3135 NE Broadway Portland, OR 97201 Portland, OR 97232 Portland, OR 97212 503.224.8424 503.231.5780 503.335.0411 Thai Orchid ($) 2231 W Burnside Portland, OR 97210