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May 23, 2022May 23, 2022

Hollywood Farmers Market Celebrates 25 Years on May 28

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It might be a rainy day on Saturday, but that shouldn’t deter you.

When I first moved to Portland, I lived in the Hollywood District and would shop at the Hollywood Farmers Market on the weekends. It’s a great market—lots of different kinds of vendors selling produce, meats, prepared food, plants, and more, plus live music! It operates year-round, too. This weekend they are celebrating 25 years in business, and you can party with them this Saturday, May 28!

May 16, 2022May 15, 2022

Reo’s Ribs, Opening Soon

I’m in the Hollywood District regularly and have been keeping my eye on the rebuilding of the Reo’s Ribs space, which has had the “opening soon” signs up all over it for months. Well, their Facebook page woke up this past weekend and posted “Opening soon…… REO’S RIBS WEBSITE NOW LIVE” with a new menu.

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022

Pono Brewing Company Coming to the Hollywood District?

Image credit: Pono Brewing Company

This morning, I read a tip from a reader about something happening in the old Columbia River Brewing space in the Hollywood District (also briefly home to Spud Monkeys but I don’t think they even got off the ground before the pandemic hit). He does a lot of walking in the area and this seemed new to him. I headed over there to see what he was talking about and found this—signs for Pono Brewing Company on the property.

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022

Basics Market on NE Sandy Blvd Is Closing

One of the most popular parts of Basics Market on NE Sandy is the meat department. Photo credit: Basics

Yesterday a neighbor posted on Facebook that the Basics Market on NE Sandy Blvd in the Hollywood District is closing, much to the dismay of folks in the area. I’ve heard a lot of praise for Basics, especially about their meats, so it’s a real bummer to see it close and leave a sizable storefront empty. The last day of business is Saturday, January 22.

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

Chameleon Restaurant & Bar to Close by End of 2021

I’m sure gonna miss you, crispy potatoes.

While perusing Facebook on Sunday night I came across the news that Chameleon Restaurant & Bar will close by end end of the year. I have had a bunch of great meals there and good memories with friends over the years—while enjoying one of best backyards in Portland—and I am very sorry to see them go.