The Broadway Bridge will be closed tonight and tomorrow night to install new overhead wires for the new Streetcar line, expected to open in 2012. Please follow the detour signs if you’re in the area. [via The Oregonian]
Just to start, did you know PearlHelp is going to develop a South Waterfront website someday? Well, yes. We currently own South-Waterfont.com and plan to make it a full directory site to the up in coming neighborhood. Stay tuned. Please note: If you visit the site now, you’ll find nothing. Oh yeah, we also own…
The original opening date for Trader Vic’s has been pushed back from June to July 26. All this press on Trader Vic’s is getting annoying. A local ad agency, Widen + Kennedy is starting a campaign called 13th & Farm. The event, scheduled for Wednesday from 10am-2pm, will feature finger foods and food carts. [via Eater PDX]
Like to walk urban streets? Greenanswers.com says Portland is among the top ten most walkable cities. Among the best areas to walk, “Old Town-Chinatown, the Pearl District, and Downtown” says Sarah Dayan, of Grenanswers.com. I believe the Pearl District is highly interactive with the rest of Portland; whether it be via bus, streetcar, or bus. [via Green…
Oven & Shaker will take over the former Bella Gioia space at 1134 NW Everett St. The space will be renovated into a 80-90 seat restaurant & bar, featuring a wood burning fireplace to cook these gourmet pizzas. Cathy Whims is behind the new space, she recently met with Kurt Huffman and Ryan Magarian to…
This Portland only special is by Hotel deLuxe and it’s their desire push the NamaStay package. Your stay (starting at rates of $239) includes a $50 Pearl Yoga gift certificate, Lululemon water bottle, $25 room service credit, and a copy of the book Poser. Hotel deLuxe is located at 729 Southwest 15th Avenue, therefor not making it an…
The construction of the Loop Project is on target to be completed by the end of 2011. Recently the Daily Journal of Commerce was out taking some pictures of the progress. Follow the link to view… [via DJC-Oregon]
Brewmaster Larry Sidor to step down from his eight year career at The Deschutes Brewery. Larry said, “My years at Deschutes Brewery have been incredible. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed leading and collaborating with the brewing team to hone and create its phenomenal portfolio of beers, but also originating new beer styles and brewing techniques…” Deschutes is a popular brewery…
The mobile start-up with clients like Fox, The White House, BET, and Dictionary.com is shinning strong. The Oregonian recently featured a piece of the group of entrepreneurs. Read the article after the break: [via The Oregonian]
Visiting Portland by Seattle residents is becoming popular (as is vice versa) and recently the Seattle Times provided an article on popular destinations, eating, shopping, and neighborhoods. The Pearl District was suggested as a place to dine and go to art galleries. [via The Seattle Times]