hawthorne district real estate
The Hawthorne District offers a different take
on Portland life. Hawthorne lies across the Willamette River from downtown
and is home to funky shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. Of Portland's
neighborhoods, Hawthorne is "the bohemian." It reflects an urban niche
where "alternative" is considered mainstream, and tie-dyes aren't a thing
of the past. Here a hint of patchouli drifts from stores; a flower vendor
brightens the sidewalk scenery; "art car" sightings are commonplace (cars
decorated hood to trunk with treasures ranging from high-heeled shoes to
bowling trophies); and the trendy set shop in hip used-clothing boutiques.
The highlight of Hawthorne Boulevard is the historic Bagdad Theater and
Pub, a wonder of Moorish architecture restored to its original glory by
Portland's popular brewers, the McMenamin Brothers. The Bagdad is one of
many McMenamin view-and-brew-style venues, where patrons watch recent
flicks (admission is usually $3) while savoring microbrews and pizza.
Nightlife is rich on Hawthorne, especially at the gritty Bar of the Gods
and the busy Mt. Tabor Theater & Pub. On any given evening, live music
spills from the open doors of Irish pubs, bibliophiles linger at Powell's
Books (an annex of the main store in the Pearl District), and sidewalk
tables host many a brew enthusiast. Brews, that is, as in beer and coffee.
The London Times aptly summed up the scene stating, "Southeast Hawthorne
Boulevard on a Friday night is a beguiling mixture of gentrification and
radicalism."
For a taste of Hawthorne: Check out popular haunts such as Chez Grill
(Tex-Mex) and Casablanca (Moroccan). Oven-fired pizza and fresh salads are
favorites at the BridgePort Ale House, the sleek sister to the Pearl
District's BridgePort Brewpub. As Hawthorne Boulevard stretches toward the
Willamette River, still more gathering places personify the district's
style, including the canine-friendly Lucky Labrador Brewpub and the
Grateful Dead-inspired décor of the Barley Mill Pub (McMenamins).
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