Since 2019, coffee lovers in the Portland Metro Area have been benefitting from the coffee roasting excellence of Elliott & Murrey. This mom-run business takes coffee seriously and with pride and has established a reputation for offering high-quality, freshly roasted coffee beans that guarantee a great cup of coffee every time. The company prides itself on offering fresh, locally roasted beans of the highest caliber that always exceeds customers’ expectations. Elliott & Murrey’s success is especially seen in Hillsboro, Oregon where they have earned the respect of the local community with their tasty and aromatic blends. Not only that, within the Portland Metro Area their strong presence is felt through an ever-increasing number of satisfied customers who are eager to try more of their unique flavors.
On today’s episode of Explore My Town Portland, Portland Oregon real estate expert, Dill Ward, shows you this incredible coffee roasting experience. Of all the things to do in Portland, this is one you don’t want to miss!
Portland is a foodie town with some of the best food in the world and from around the world. We are teeming with creative chefs, beautiful spaces, and radical food carts! Take a look below at what we found out:
With over 500 Food Carts in the city, you can get food from anywhere around the world!
Award Winning and Celebrity Chefs:
Portland is home to several chefs who have been nominated for or won the James Beard Award for Excellence in Culinary Arts and some have even starred on TV shows. So get out there and support these amazing culture makers!Tea Houses:
There are 36 tea houses/rooms in the Portland metro area, from boho style tea dens, to modernist minimal, to the queen’s parlor. Portland loves a hot cup of tea, iced and boba tea. Check this out for more on where to go!
Coffee Roasters:
There are 29 coffee companies that roast their coffee within the city of Portland! According to the checker at our local grocery store, COAVA is amazing…check it out!
Craft Breweries:
Besides many in home breweries around the city, there are over 70 breweries in Portland. Grab your stein and go get a frosty!
Foods you can forage in the PNW:
– 14 seaside foods
– 32 edible berries
– 61 edible plants
– 12 different types of mushrooms
Wineries:
There are over 700 wineries in the Willamette Valley. Step aside Napa, there’s a new wine tour in town!
About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.
Welcome to an Oregon staple, the newly rebuilt Tillamook Creamery in Tillamook, OR. This creamery on the Oregon coast is a dairy enthusiast’s dream come true. With 38,500 square feet of behind-the-scenes cheesy goodness to explore, you could easily spend hours here learning about all the hard work that goes into your favorite dairy products.
A great place to bring the whole family, Tillamook offers free, self-guided tours through the facility. You’ll learn a little of Tillamook’s history (all 100+ years!) and some fun dairy facts for your next party. For example, Tillamook processes 1.6 million pounds of milk a day. A DAY! All that milk is made into something delicious within 24 hours, ensuring all of their products are as fresh as they can be. At the Farm Exhibit, you can let the kids run wild. They’ll see how the farmers care for the cows, how the milk is collected, and some of the modern technology that is improving how dairy cows are cared for. The kids can even try their hand at “feeding” a calf, and “milking” a cow on their own.
Next up is the viewing deck, where you can learn all about the actual cheese production. Watch as the cheesemakers test for the quality of the cheese, or watch them weigh and seal the blocks for aging. You’ll get a little taste of the entire process here. Another fun fact, Tillamook has some very special cheddars that are aged for 4+ years!
Check out the great gift shop, where you can spend your very own cheddar on Tillamook gear of all sorts. You’ll want to stock up on the freshest cheese curds (buy 2 bags, trust me), and that fancy aged white cheddar. If at this point you’re craving something melty, cheesy, and delicious, you should absolutely stop by the dining hall. Find the best grilled cheese, juicy burgers, macaroni and cheese, fried cheese curds, and more. End the tour with the all-time champion of dairy, ice cream. Here you might even be able to sample new flavors before they hit stores.
So if you are looking for a really gouda time, check out the Tillamook Creamery. Puns obviously required.
I think it’s safe to say all of us are very excited to start exploring local businesses IN PERSON again. After a long year of working remotely, I’ve been drinking a lot of sub-par coffee from home. I am ready to dive into the wonders of hand-crafted lattes, iced cold brews, and for those days when I wish I could hook up an IV of caffeine right into my veins, I want a triple americano!
Enter, Haven Coffee Co. A Cedar Mill gem that’s well worth the drive, even if you aren’t lucky enough to be in their neighborhood. The recently remodeled space is super sleek, with plenty of outdoor seating. It’s the perfect place to catch up on emails, or to get through a few chapters of that book you’ve been meaning to read.
Haven Coffee is a multi-roaster shop, which means you get to try coffee from a rotating selection of new roasters every season. Special consideration is given to organic, natural, Oregon-based companies. They have some really incredible flavor combos on their menu, like the Smoky Maple Latte. If tea is your thing, try the Portland Fog, made with lavender rose white tea, rose water syrup, and steamed milk. You can get Brew Dr. on tap here, and they also sell “batched drinks”. That means you can get 64oz of chai latte goodness to take home and share. (Or not, I won’t tell!)
So when you’re ready to venture out and find a new favorite hang out, Haven should be at the top of your list. Keep your eyes peeled for a couple of dino friends around the shop too!
4 Bedrooms | 2 1/2 Baths | 1,758 SF | 5,000 SF Lot
Contemporary 4 bedroom on a fantastic, sunny lot. 3 beds upstairs with 2 baths, laundry room and master suite with tiled shower & soaking tub. Main floor features a stellar open layout, modern kitchen with island, breakfast bar, pantry & outdoor dining access. Hardwoods, woodwork, fireplace, 4th bedroom/office and amazing light throughout. Fully fenced backyard with garden beds, covered entertainment patio, detached garage. Blocks from grocery, coffee, parks, transit, bike routes.
While the days begin to sizzle, we still need our coffee. Our historic June heatwave is over… but here are some creative coffee drinks to cool you down on the next hot Portland summer day. Brit + Co has a fabulous list of 21 fun, delicious and global takes on iced coffee for you to explore!
About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.
Nestled in the northern peninsula between St. Johns and Kenton, Portland’s Portsmouth neighborhood feels like a long-held secret between friends. Established as a subdivision in 1883, Portsmouth has retained its residential essence and old-town spirit. Locals and tourists alike can get a sense of what ‘keeps Portland weird’by spending a day in Portsmouth.
MORNING
Starting the day out at Willamette’s End is high on our list of recommendations. This coffeehouse delivers equally on sustenance and ambiance, and you can enjoy your food from a charming bar table that looks out into the neighborhood. Alternately, you might opt for a more vintage Portland experience from nearby No Wave Coffee. No Wave Coffee is something of a 90s coffeehouse throwback, featuring affordable, unfussy faire and a DIY edge. It’s also uniquely communal, with a record player that patrons often use to play their personal collections. If you feel up for a walk, you can reach an incredible overlook within 10-15 minutes from Willamette’s End Coffee and within 15-20 minutes from No Wave Coffee. Heading southeast along Lombard, turn right to cross walk through the neighborhood, following residential streets to Columbia Park & Annex, then carefully crossing Willamette Boulevard to reach the look out.
Willamette’s End Coffee
Columbia Park & Annex
AFTERNOON
Offering weekly events and gatherings that are frequented by the community, Portland’s Portsmouth neighborhood operates like a small town. One of these popular events is the Saturday flea market. A particularly elusive market, there is often a mind-boggling inventory to sort through, ranging from electronics, vintage goods, and even household care items.
Another Portsmouth gem is the Columbia Pool, which is one of only five pools that the city operates year-round. You can enjoy a dip during Open Swim hours from 1-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors may also enjoy an excursion to nearby Heron Lakes Golf Club, which is a 12-minute drive from central Portsmouth. Also in this vicinity is Historic Vanport, the site of Portland’s lost city which overlooks the Columbia Slough.
Columbia Slough
The Museum of Odd History
Along Portsmouth’s main stretch, you’ll find enjoyable lunch options such as East Side Delicatessen and The Fishwife. You’ll also find Peninsula Odd Fellows Lodge, which has long served as the central gathering space in North Portland and now features The Museum of Odd History.
NIGHTTIME
In our opinion – there is only be one way to end a perfect night in Portland’s Portsmouth neighborhood, and that’s with amateur wrestling. North Portland’s Blue Collar Wrestling League has performed for an
North Portland Eagle Lodge
enthusiastic audience every Sunday for the past seven years. Locals fill the unassuming North Portland Eagles Lodge facility for an affordable, but raucous night of high-drama. The venue does serve food and beverages, but you can also stop by Chef Zhao or Flying Pie Pizzeria for dinner. Alternately, you can enjoy more of the local flavor at Twilight Room, a dive bar beloved by Portsmouth’s residents.
Portland’s Portsmouth neighborhood mostly flies below the radar, but its rich history and strong sense of community make it area every Portlander should explore. Contact us directly to learn more about this up-and-coming area, or to schedule a tour of available Portsmouth homes.
About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped over 200 clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.
Remodeled ranch in the heart of St Johns! This corner lot home lives large with three spacious bedrooms, a floor plan with flow & refinished hardwoods throughout. The modern kitchen features new stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. The kitchen opens to the inviting living and dining room with plenty of space to entertain. Large renovated full bath with a double sink vanity & new tile surround. The attached extra deep garage on main allows for plenty of storage. Fenced in side yard and large lawn exemplifies space for BBQing, sunbathing, and summer hangs! New updates include gas furnace, h2o heater, roof & gutters, windows, siding, electrical wiring & panel, plumbing, sewer line & more.
St. Johns, a coffee branch of Portland. Mostly within a block of each other, you’ll find at least 5 coffee shops. If you’re looking for coffee and gelato, look no further than Affogato! Their homemade gelato goes hand in hand with their Equator Coffee brew. Stop by Mama San Soul Shack for a twist on Asian soul food. Or for a really authentic experience, walk through the bakery to get to some delicious tacos at Tienda Santa Cruz. Their $1.50 tacos and $4 dollar burritos are very hard to beat. Take your meal to go and walk down to Cathedral Park for a beautiful view of Cathedral Bridge. And don’t forget to stop by the Sunday Farmer’s Market for all your local favorites!
