Soho Asian Fusion Bistro (formerly Le Hana Sushi) has started participating in the new 'Groupon Now!' program, offering real-time, hyper-local deals. The last few nights they have been offering this great deal:
"$25 for $50 at Soho Asian Fusion Bistro"
You can access the Groupon deal from your smartphone, or via their website:
http://www.groupon.com/r/uu15920020
This is a little blog about our neighborhood - Portland's South Waterfront...and Portland-based TV show, Grimm.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Fruit Stand Thursday
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The South Waterfront weekly Fruit Stand is here for the summer. This Thursday, June 23: FRESH STRAWBERRIES
You can check out the southwaterfront.com website for more info:
South Waterfront Weekly Farm Stand
Thursdays starting June 9, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
SW Bond Avenue and SW Curry Street, Portland (in front of OHSU)
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Beets, Greens, Cucumbers, Potatoes
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Pricing:
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Friday, June 17, 2011
Sowa In the News This Week
From the Oregonian: Southwest Portland light rail structure design approved
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The Oregonian also reports on the expansion of OHSU dental school on the south waterfront:
"Thanks to $27 million in donations announced Thursday, the Oregon Health & Science University's School of Dentistry will have a new facility at the South Waterfront Schnitzer campus. It will mean state-of-the-art equipment and allow them to accept more students."
Read the full story here: Donations allow OHSU to expand dental facility on South Waterfront
OPB: OHSU Gets $27M For Major Construction Project
Portland Biz Journal: OHSU dental school moving to the river
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From KGW: Portland transients create 'skid row' on river
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The Oregonian also reports on the expansion of OHSU dental school on the south waterfront:
"Thanks to $27 million in donations announced Thursday, the Oregon Health & Science University's School of Dentistry will have a new facility at the South Waterfront Schnitzer campus. It will mean state-of-the-art equipment and allow them to accept more students."
Read the full story here: Donations allow OHSU to expand dental facility on South Waterfront
OPB: OHSU Gets $27M For Major Construction Project
Portland Biz Journal: OHSU dental school moving to the river
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From KGW: Portland transients create 'skid row' on river
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Sunday, June 12, 2011
June is Portland Dining Month
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"In June the city's chef elite, from downtown and beyond, will please every eager palate with select 3-course dinners for only $25."
Two walkable choices for waterfront dining are on the list of 46 participating restaurants:
- Aqua Riva
Follow the bike/walking trail just 1/2 mile south of the S Waterfront... Aqua Riva offers fresh Northwest cuisine and indoor/outdoor riverside dining on the Willamette.
- McCormick & Schmick's Harborside at the Marina
Located 1 mile north in the RiverPlace Marina, offering seafood and a waterfront view. Take the streetcar to the RiverPlace stop or enjoy the ~10 minute walk.
Labels:
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food,
portland,
south waterfront
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Cider Summit NW happening today
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Cider Summit NW is taking place today in Elizabeth Caruthers Park in the S Waterfront.
This is the event's first year in Portland:
"The inaugural Portland event will be on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 11am-7pm at Elizabeth Caruthers Park in the emerging South Waterfront neighborhood along the Willamette River."
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door (includes a tasting glass and 10 drink tickets.)
21 and over. Dogs allowed.
Setup begins:
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Perfect weather today!
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Update: Leverage filming today
Lights came on at the trailers and dressing rooms around 3:00am. Filming began early this morning on SW River Parkway.
River Parkway was transformed into a street in Dubai for a Ferrari chase:
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Dolce Bistro at the Mirabella was used for filming most of the day:
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River Parkway was transformed into a street in Dubai for a Ferrari chase:
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Dolce Bistro at the Mirabella was used for filming most of the day:
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Labels:
filming,
leverage,
portland,
south waterfront,
Television
Sunday, June 5, 2011
TV show Leverage filming in SWF June 6
The Portland-based television show Leverage will be filming an episode in the South Waterfront tomorrow, Monday, June 6. Filming is set to begin at 6:00 am and will conclude at approximately 8:00 pm. A Ferrari chase is scheduled on River Parkway!
Crews moved in early Friday morning:
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For details on parking closures, see Map here:
Labels:
filming,
leverage,
portland,
south waterfront,
Television
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