Welcome to the yuppie heaven, one of the few neighborhoods in Portland whose residents aren't afraid to be seen in a Starbucks. Northwest stretches out into hilly neighborhoods to the west, while the cultural hub centers around 21st and 23rd, which buzz on weekend nights.
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Posted By:
Angie Jabine
Photo:
Angie Jabine
What's Upstairs
It's just common sense: if you want high-quality consignment clothing, you should look for it in an affluent, fashion-forward neighborhood. I've had great luck at What's Upstairs, a second-story consignment store next-door to Tea Chai Te on Northwest 23rd Avenue, Nob Hill's main shopping street. Most clothes are in like-new condition, and the proprietors don't let the racks get impossibly crowded. Items are arranged by color rather than size, which can be a little confusing, but I seldom walk out of here without something that’s pretty and current at a third of its original price: a cashmere sweater, maybe, or a pair of Gloria Vanderbilt corduroys, or, most recently, a coffee-colored Issey Miyake wrap coat (Alison obligingly knocked off an extra $10 for the asking). And if your own closet is bulging with surplus attire, What's Upstairs' 50-50 split is more generous than other local consigners offer.
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Alotto Gelato
Get the frosted yellow cake gelato and pretend it's your birthday.
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Basta's Trattoria
Old Tasty-Freeze building hides this cozy, pleasant Italian place.
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Beau Thai
Cringe all you want; you know it's a clever name.
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Besaw's Cafe
We hope we can still cook this well when we're 100+ years old.
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BeWon Korean Restaurant
Portland’s best Korean food, handsomely presented.
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Big Dan's West Coast Bento
Legendary grilled bento served fast and furious from hole-in-the-wall.
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North 45 Pub
You can never go wrong with Belgian beer and mussels.
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Pope House Bourbon Lounge
Lots of bourbon, hardly any popes.
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Brooklyn Industries
Moderately priced, fashionable wardrobe basics for ladies and gents.
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City Market NW
Want to pick up a rich husband? Get your groceries here.
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Cocoon Silk
Wow 'em in a fabulous custom-made silk gown.
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Ether
Footwear designs for budget conscious fashionistas.
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Food Front Cooperative Grocery
Excellent produce, gourmet deli, and tons of organics.
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Ipnosi
Hip clothes; surprisingly affordable. Mostly chick gear, but some for fellas, too.
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3D Center of Art & Photography
Explore contemporary and antique 3D technology.
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Couch City Park
Pleasant park pronounced "cooch." Non-natives often say it wrong.
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Drugstore Cowboy Drugstore
Drugstore Cowboy filmed here, but, alas, the drugstore's gone.
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