Warby Parker, a startup eye glass company, has stopped in Portland’s Pearl District. The company started a campaign, “The Warby Park Class Trip,” where the team travels around in a bus to bring the company’s showroom experience to life. The bus stops in nine cities, and Portland was selected as one. It’s currently parked at…
Today marks the official opening of the Pearl District’s largest park, The Fields Neighborhood Park. The celebration started at 12:00 PM (noon) and lasted about one hour. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Director, Mike Abbate, presented the park to the citizens of Portland with pride. He was accompanied by City Commissioner Nick Fish, Hoyt Street Properties Tiffany Sweitzer, and…
With spring defrosting Portland faster than ever before, Pearl District enthusiasts are bracing themselves for summer heat. Light, colorful wardrobes see daylight. Vacation hours plummet at dizzying rates. Palettes shift from warm and hearty to fresh and crisp. While tastes may vary in dinner and drinks, almost anyone can agree that when it comes to summertime treats,…
Finding a Pearl District restaurant can be overwhelming, but with our comprehensive reviews you’ll find something in no sweat. These select restaurants (below) are for a special occasion or just a casual night out. Because the Pearl District is so diverse, everything from fancy white table clothes, to brown paper bag burgers is available. We hope you…
One of the Pearl District’s best features is the ease with which one can lead a carless lifestyle, but how do visitors understand this? It can be tough, especially for those who never ride public transportation. There’s a number of options: the Portland Streetcar, TriMet (bus lines 77, 8, and 22 serve the Pearl District),…
The Pearl District’s famous pizza joint, Oven & Shaker, is now offering a Saturday & Sunday only brunch. Start the morning off with french inspired cocktails and some tasty breakfast dishes. The Oven & Shaker team has worked hard at creating this brunch menu, so consider this your next stop for a morning out. Oven & Shaker…
Finding affordable housing can be difficult, especially in an expensive neighborhood like the Pearl District, right? Wrong! Despite popular belief, there are a number of affordable buildings in the Pearl District. During the planning stages of the Pearl District, Portland required a number of income-restricted housing units to be built, ensuring that the Pearl District…
Although this coming Sunday is a noted day for sports – The Super Bowl is ALSO a big day for your stomach. Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest eating occasion of the year, meaning that in addition to firing up the flat screen, it’s a day to indulge in some classic Super Bowl snacks.…