Portland

My blogs posts about the beautiful city of Portland, OR.

What to Do on Mississippi Ave in Portland
BySusan Stephens August 14, 2016January 20, 2026

Mississippi Avenue is one of Portland’s most vibrant districts. I hopped off of the Number 4 bus to meet my friend at one of our favorite restaurants there, Miss Delta. My mouth began watering as I envisioned pulled pork, shrimp with cheesy grits, and homemade corn bread in my near future. Miss Delta is southern…

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Discover Portland’s Hawthorne Neighborhood
BySusan Stephens June 28, 2016January 20, 2026

Continuing my series on Portland’s neighborhoods, this week’s focus is on the Hawthorne neighborhood. Despite some mild gentrification over the past several years, Hawthorne has managed quite successfully to retain its friendly hippy vibe, particularly between SE 20th and 39th Streets. Hawthorne Boulevard is home to

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