STEELPORT Knife Block Launches, Party on Tuesday 10/25

Photo credit: Fernando Amaro

My colleague Francis Dyer, known for her important work with FEAST Portland and who also has been a huge help in communications for the Rocky Butte Farmers Market, sent me some details on the launch of a new product from STEELPORT Knife Co: a beautiful knife block. Plus, some holiday gift deals.

Their factory is right here in Portland, and I gotta admit: their products, knives, and block look pretty beautiful.

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Dear Sandy Will Bring Cocktails and Coffee to NE Sandy and 28th

Photo credit: Dear Sandy

For years, now, I’ve hoped for something to open in this beautiful building on the southeast corner of NE Sandy Blvd at 28th Avenue, and now my hopes have been answered. Dear Sandy, which will offer “coffee, cocktails, and community,” will open there, hopefully before the end of 2022. (Can you believe we are almost to autumn?)

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Water Avenue Coffee Is Opening a New Cafe in the Hollywood District

Photo credit: Water Avenue Coffee

When I was driving home from my first post-COVID massage this afternoon, I glanced over at the old Joule space on NE Sandy and 46th Ave and saw a sign installed indicating Water Avenue Coffee is opening a new cafe there. I’m really glad to see that something is being done with that space; it has been vacant for too long.

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