Now Open: Portland Neighborhoods Bursting With New, Local Businesses

We've heard it enough: these are tough times. What we don't hear enough is how creativity and gumption thrive—and are rewarded—during those tough times. Should it be any surprise, then, that here in this hothouse of ideas and cheap rents, more and more businesses are actually opening rather than closing? The breathless blog posts about new restaurants, shops, galleries, and salons are coming so fast and furious, it's like Christmas everyday. But how to keep up? Why, with this, your handy-dandy cheat sheet to Portland's newest additions from September and October! Every month I'll handle the research and keep up with the gossip; all you have to do is decide where to start exploring.

NORTHWEST

Jinx Bar
The name is no joke: After three restaurant-bars opened and closed in as many years, you could say the space next to Vault Martini is a bit jinxed. So the Vault folks took things into their own hands, opening this sassy cocktail lounge. With a menu featuring slightly more gourmet versions of ‘70s living room staples (think tater tots and salisbury steak) and drinks like the Love Boat, Hawaii 5-0, and Three's Company, irreverent nostalgia may be the winning formula.

232 NW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
503.224.0173
Jinx on Facebook
Hours: Daily, 3 p.m.-Close

Magnum Opus
After 35 years, this iconic Portland salon deserved a makeover of its own, don't you say? So they bought and remodeled their own building entirely dedicated to hair services and moved into the 7,000 square foot space (with parking lot!) last month. That's room for a whole lot of cutting, coloring, and styling. Don't miss their Open House on December 6, with local food and wine.

1415 NW Savier Street
Portland, OR 97209
503.228.1918
www.magnumo.com
Hours: By appointment

Melt
Like other chef-inspired sandwich joints Bunk and Meat Cheese Bread, Melt is all about piling inspired combinations of gourmet, local ingredients between two slices of bread—and these ones are hot, hot, hot (as you might have guessed from the name). There's a crab burger with havarti, pot roast topped with crunchy onions, and a veggie with roasted eggplant, most under $9.

716 NW 21st Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
503.295.4944
www.meltportland.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Paseo
From flapjacks to alpacas—this boutique of imports from South America opened just a few weeks ago in the old Cameo Cafe space. There's chunky stone, wood, and metal jewelry, gorgeous knits, and art, which support indigenous artisans.

2340 NW Westover Road
Portland, OR 97210
503.505.7077
www.paseo-artisans.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. & Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

ROK Green Convenience
Another local entry in the eco-ternative category, this quick-stop shop aims to be the 7-11 of sustainable, organic foods. Okay, there's still the usual treats—soda pop, ice cream—but you'll also find staples healthier for both you and the Earth, like Amy's Organic soups and Seventh Generation paper towels, making it easier to make better choices in a rush.

428 NW 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
503.208.3105
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. & Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Seven Planet
We told you all about this one right after they opened two months ago, but in short, it's a modern general store focusing on eco-friendly options for all aspects of your life: apparel, energy, food, health, household, shelter, and travel. Stop here instead of Target to support what they call "mindful commerce," and look for a juice bar, yoga classes, and other community events to come soon.

412 NW Couch Street, Suite 112
Portland, OR 97209
503.575.9455
www.sevenplanet.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. & Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tribute Gallery
Man about Old Town/Chinatown, Brian T. Wilson finally put down some roots and created a home for his support of local art at the Everett Station Lofts. Only three monthly shows in, he's garnered buzz for the local artists he's discovered—some found through Twitter. A must-visit on First Thursday.

328 NW Broadway, Suite 117
Portland, OR 97209
www.thetributegallery.com
Hours: Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

SOUTHWEST

Atomic Ashes
This new vintage collectibles and decor shop grew out of a booth at House of Vintage on Hawthorne. Now across the river, next to Counter Media on Burnside, the focus on psychedelic era music and movie memorabilia and mid-century housewares will appeal to both nostalgic boomers and hipsters alike.

W Burnside, between 9th & 10th Aves
Portland, OR 97204
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. & Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (closed Tuesday)

The National Beauty
Now you can get gussied up from head to toe in one stop thanks to the addition of The National Beauty on the mezzanine above Johnny Sole. It's a fitting marriage since all of the stylists also work on runway, film, and editorial projects; with a new heels and a new ‘do, you may walk out strutting down the sidewalk like it's the catwalk.

815 SW Alder Street
Portland, OR 97205
503.546.9795
www.thenationalbeauty.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. & Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

SOUTHEAST

The Beermongers
A beer store for the connoisseur, with the couple hundred local, domestic and import bottles arranged by style and expert staff to help you discover a new favorite whether or not you can describe the difference between a porter and a pilsner. Four rotating taps also offer an incentive to stay and learn a while.

1125 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97202
503.234.6012
www.thebeermongers.com
Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Foster Indy Mart
Calling itself an "alternative shopping experience," this shop is focused on creating income possibilities for un- and under-employed locals who can sell their services, creative wares, and other products in a community "store." There's jewelry, pet supplies, books, art, plants, and more. The cost to vendors is low to keep prices down, so shoppers can support locals without breaking their wallet either.

7916 SE Foster Road
Portland, OR 97206
971.225.0779
www.theindymart.com
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. & Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Local Goods
The modern general store is all the rage—remember? In addition to eco-friendly staples like recycled toothbrushes and biodegradable cleaners, owner Polly Rask is dedicated to sourcing locally made and natural options, from skincare to chocolate truffles. There's also an always rotating selection of some of Portland's most talented artisans.

2136 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
503.548.4390
www.localgoodsllc.com
Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Margaret & Oliver's
So a poet and a musician open a vintage shop over Labor Day weekend and name it after their grandparents. Cute, huh? Even better than the story behind the store is the quality of the clothing, which is cleaned and repaired before hitting the floor. The cozy French cottage decor and incredibly awesome prices don't hurt, either.

3298 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214
503.807.2040
www.margaretandolivers.com
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. & Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Pizzicato
The menu may be the same, but everything else about this twelfth Portland location of the local chain is new. The former Starbucks was redone with reclaimed wood and other recycled materials, the store recycles and composts, they donate leftover slices to the hungry, and they even deliver by bike within a one-mile radius.

2045 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97214
503.764.9786
www.pizzicatopizza.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. %7C Friday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. %7C Saturday, 12-9:30 p.m. %7C Sunday, 12-9 p.m.

Slappy Cakes
Remember how much fun it was to make Mickey Mouse pancakes as a kid? Now you can use your grown-up imagination to get even more creative on the table top griddles at this new breakfast joint, complete with full bar and other breakfast and lunch items made with ingredients fresh from the back garden. For the DIYers, several batter options come in a handy squeeze bottle along with nuts, berries, bacon, and chocolate to add-in to your heart—and tummy's—content.

4246 SE Belmont Street
Portland, OR 97215
503.477.4805
www.slappycakes.com
Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

NORTHEAST

Anju
What exactly is an "Asian pub"? Think mostly Japanese and Korean ingredients prepared in small plates for sharing and other casual dishes like wraps. The redesigned Nutshell space is built for a party, too, with a modern, minimalist decor that made a big enough statement to be featured in Dwell. A fitting hot spot to bookend the Williams hub.

3808 N Williams Ave., Suite C
Portland, OR 97227
503.282.1063
www.anjupdx.com
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 5-11 p.m.

Back to Eden Bakery Boutique
This spot is the hungry vegan's paradise, with a rotating selection of home-baked, animal-ingredient-free cakes, cookies, muffins, scones, pies, and tarts (oh my!). There's also vegan soft serve, three flavors of Coconut Bliss, and a boutique stocked with cruelty-free and local snacks, gifts, and cooking supplies.

2217 NE Alberta Street
Portland, OR 97211
503.477.5022
www.backtoedenbakery.com
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Believe Movement Studio
A warm, welcoming, and supportive addition bringing yoga and pilates to the Woodlawn neighborhood. If you've been intimidated before by the cost or challenge, take advan-tage of the personal attention here and special deals like free yoga for seniors on Mondays (1 p.m.), free yoga classes the first three Sundays in December (5 p.m.), and a free 20-minute orientation on the Pilates equipment for all new guests.

728 NE Dekum Street
Portland, OR 97211
503.285.5005
www.believemovementstudio.com
Hours: Class schedules vary

Bohemian Vintage
The newest addition to Portland's growing city-wide closet of vintage clothing, this small Hollywood spot was opened by a Dallas transplant who sources a lot of her selection from the Lone Star State, including a originals from the early days of Neiman Marcus. With many items in pristine condition, it's impressive that nothing is over $100.

1627 NE 42nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97213
503.756.7228
www.bohemianvintage.com
Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 12-7 p.m.

Caffe Brioso
Replacing Javarama along this main drag, Caffe Brioso offers the usual coffeeshop fare—pastries, paninis, soups, and salads—from local providers alongside Bellatazza beans roasted in Sunriver. This month they started serving beer and wine, which goes well with the art shows and local music.

3907 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97212
503.473.8650
www.caffebrioso.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. & Sunday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Heart Coffee and Roasting
There's an indie roasting boom going on in Portland right now, have you noticed? This new coffeeshop puts their roasting drum at, well, the heart of the room, providing a hypnotic rhythm to the usual hum of a cafe. The industrial decor and rotating artisan beans are sure to make this a hit with the city's hip sippers.

2211 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
503.206.6602
www.heartroasters.com
Hours: Daily, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Icon Tattoo
The exposed brick, the delicate jewelry for sale, the vintage decor—this isn't the rough and gritty tattoo parlor you're used to (as you may have read here before). In fact, with most of the artists women, there's a decidedly softer vibe in the space where you can take the plunge and get inked or just stop in for tea and browse the handmade cards.

813 N Russell Street
Portland, OR 97227
503.957.4738
www.icontattoostudio.com
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 12-8 p.m. %7C Friday-Saturday, 12-9 p.m. %7C Sunday, 12-6 p.m.

LAND
Beloved DIY web site BuyOlympia.com moved their headquarters to PDX from, you guessed it, Olympia, and though they're not changing the name, they opened this new storefront in September to show they'll be staying a while. Upstairs is a gallery for monthly shows, and downstairs you'll find the favorite crafty books, cards, t-shirts, bags, and other goodies.

3925 N Mississippi Ave.
Portland, OR 97227
503.451.0689
www.landpdx.com
Hours: Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Mississippi Marketplace
The two-month-old food cart pod is attracting all kinds of attention for its delicious array of options—tortilla pizzas, global vegan bowls, breakfast sandwiches-and some of most popular carts (Nuevo Mexico, Sugar Cube) have taken up residence. Ever since Prost! opened at the end of last month (see below) offering brews to the crowds, the gourmet corner is complete.

N Mississippi Ave. & Skidmore Street
Portland, OR 97210
www.missmarketplace.com
Hours: Vary by cart

Prost!
This neighborhood German pub resides in a gorgeously restored turn-of-the-century building, acting as the anchor to the Mississippi Marketplace food cart lot. They serve authentic food like bratwurst freshly baked Bavarian pretzels to complement the array of imports, but also allow cart customers to bring in their food and enjoy a pint.

4237 N Mississippi Ave.
Portland, OR 97210
503.954.2674
www.prostportland.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.-2:30 a.m. & Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

Soluna Grill
We were all sad to see Fife go, but since September, Soluna Grill has taken up residence in the Fremont space serving seasonal New American dishes with a few Asian touches. With a Sunday brunch and most entrees under $20, the new tenant looks to be campaigning as a frequent neighborhood favorite.

4440 NE Fremont Street
Portland, OR 97213
971.222.3433
www.solunagrill.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5-9 p.m. %7C Friday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m. %7C Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Suzette
This new creperie in the former Tour de Crepes place offers an expanded menu and longer hours so you have even more opportunity to pretend you've escaped to France. There's even an accordion player at Sunday brunch. Owner Jehnee Rains has been a pastry chef at some of the hottest restaurants—Ripe, Bluehour, Clarklewis—so the food will transport you as much as the ambiance.

2921 NE Alberta Street
Portland, OR 97211
503.473.8657
www.suzettepdx.com
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sweet Thing Bake House & Coffee Bar
Are cupcakes still the hot thing? Or have donuts made a resurgence? Who cares—they're both so yummy! Luckily, you can get them both at this new Northeast outpost for all things sweet (plus coffee, tea, smoothies, and lunch options). They also have gorgeous decor and free wi-fi-as if you need any more temptation to hang around all day.

4943 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97211
503.888.2436
sweetthingpdx.blogspot.com
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. & Friday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

NORTH

Blue Moon Coffee
The Lake Oswego coffeeshop has branched out as far north as possible for its second location in a former bank—complete with drive-thru. Free wi-fi, Stumptown coffee, and the trademark Blue Moon baked goods are gathering a following in St. Johns.

8221 N Lombard Street
Portland, OR
503.805.1883
www.bluemoonlo.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

Homebrew Exchange
So you're growing your own veggies, knitting your own scarves, building your own bookcases, now how about brewing your own beer, making your own wine or soda, even cultivating your own cheese and yogurt? This store (and web site) have all the tools and resources you need. Look for demonstrations soon.

1907 N Kilpatrick Street
Portland, OR 97217
503.286.0343
www.homebrewexchange.net
Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 12-7 p.m. & Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

MiHO Izakaya
It's good that these Japanese small plates are made for sharing since the small space encourages even strangers to get to know each other. It makes for a cozy party feel, especially when you get adventurous with the sake selections and get carried away on the jukebox.

4057 N Interstate Ave.
Portland, OR 97227
503.719.6152
www.mihopdx.com
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 4 p.m.-12 a.m.