Don't get me wrong, Cha, Cha, Cha is full of tasy eats.  However, when it come to their Fremont shop, I have to downgrade a star.  They have the same food as their other shops, but the prices here are between 2-3 dollars more than their other shops.  I'm not sure why this is the case.

Catlin Gabel School has been a part of Portland for well over 50 years.  It continues to be one of the most porgressive programs in Portland! From the website:  "Catlin Gabel is Portland’s nationally recognized progressive independent day school where teachers build transforming relationships with each student, honoring each child’s innate capacities, encouraging exploration, welcoming questions, and always presenting new intellectual and creative challenges to our young scientists, storytellers, artists, and athletes. This combination of rich content and catalytic method forms bold learners who become insightful questioners, responsible thinkers, and inspired action-takers for life. Mission Catlin Gabel supports inspired learning leading to responsible action through dedicated teaching, caring relationships, a challenging curriculum, and community service. We value each person’s effort, imagination, and positive contributions to the community. We celebrate being inclusive and the partnership between family and school."

Only in Portland could you say, "You know, I really want to buy my dog food from a place that will support my environmental concerns as well."  Well, thank Stumptown Mojo because Green Dog is just that place.  The vibe is great, selection awesome, and the knowledge base is truly exceptional.  Christine and Mike research the supply lines for their food and will let you know when your brand changes their food sorces to a let trusted or sustainable option.  Above and beyond!

Sure, this place is rad.  It's a huge bike shop with a track upstairs...how could it not be rad.  So, I won't chat up the bikes.  Check the other reviews.  However, they also have a solid fit team.  If you're going to ride road style and log some miles a fit is well worth your time.  For 100.00 they'll fit you on your bike, adjust it until it feels perfect, and make sure your cleats are fit to keep your knees happy.  And they'll keep doing it with a smile for  a year.  I had a knee injury and had to go back a few times  (five) because it was being pretty sensitive.  They worked with me until my bike was perfecto!  Totally cool about it!

There are family owned business that share a little of their flavor and then there is Jim and Patty's.  These are the folks that used to own Coffee People and walking into their shop is probably similar to walking into their home.  The food is amazing, the drinks creative (try the jalapeno mocha) and the people that work there are friendly in a very real way.  They'll say howdy, but tease you too.  Bibles and Kerouac are found on the book shelves and the vibe of the 60's is found in every corner.

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I think it's based in logging.

For sure!  How cool would it be to have "Stumptown" in blazing neon (low energy use neon of course) blazing at the end of a bridge!

You mean to tell me you're not excited for the U of O sign that is going up?  Is that going up?  I keep hearing rumors about our Made in Oregon sign and yet it still seems to glow.

Thanks Editor!  So, this begs the next question.  How do we work together to place some steps in place that builders have to go through before building that prevents cheap construction in historic neighborhoods?  Are there laws already in place that allow the community to voice their opposition and we just don't know what to do or how to do it?

What streeet are they placing it on?