Nob Hill News – Winter 2012

By DC Rahe
on December 20, 2011

HOPE FOR HAITI

A local Nob Hill woman helps create hope in Haiti with a locally based non-profit group called Artisans For Haiti. Lyndsay Anderson, who lives and works in Northwest Portland, has dedicated part of her life to volunteering time to work with Haitian children and teens who have experienced various levels of grief and hardships, trauma and/or loss, due to the 2010 earthquake. Lyndsay and other volunteers of Artisans For Haiti realize the long-lasting negative effects that are suffered and hope that their project groups to help bring hope and healing. Immediately upon arrival in Haiti, Lyndsay and the volunteers realized the importance of their mission. Lyndsay said, “It was easy to see simply by looking into the eyes of the children.” In reflecting on her work Lyndsay adds, “A service to others is at the heart of my passion and my trip to Haiti has served to give me such an amazing sense of purpose.”  www.artisansforhaiti.org.

FRESH FISH

Make your own sushi. Fresh fish is delivered daily to Mio Sushi’s Fish Market (1703 NW 16th Ave). Mio Sushi is known for high quality products at reasonable prices. While you’re at the Fish Market, be sure to order their fish and chips lunch special. If don’t want to make your own sushi, you can stop by one of their restaurants. www.miosushi.com

HOLIDAY FLAVOR

December 10th will be a festive day in Nob Hill. Carolers and elves will be strolling the streets, while Santa will be in residence at HomeStreet Bank (22 NW 23rd Ave) from 11am to 1pm. Santa will then be visiting various Nob Hill businesses from 1pm to 4pm. Also, many businesses will be collecting for the Metro Toy Drive (www.metrotoydrive.com). For more information about Nob Hill, please visit www.nobhillbiz.com.

WATCH THIS SPACE

In five short months, Seams to Fit Furniture has outgrown its space. They have moved to a larger location (1820 NW 18th Ave), about eight blocks from the current location. So, good news for you!—there are even more sofas, dressers, lamps, tables, and decor items for your dwelling needs.  www.seamstofit.com/Furniture

GET A TASTE

Something very cool has opened on Quimby Street! Bull Run Distillery (2259 NW Quimby), producers of the very popular Medoyeff Vodka and the newly launchedTemperance Trader Bourbon, have set up their distillery and tasting room in a 7,000-square-foot building just off NW 23rd. Owners Lee Medoff and Patrick Bernards invite you to visit their website for information regarding scheduled tours and tasting room hours.  www.bullrundistillery.com

CHICKEN & WAFFLES

Every evening at Besaw’s (2301 NW Savier St), they serve Fried Chicken & Waffles made with Draper Valley chicken, a cheddar-chive waffle, and pure maple syrup. Seasonal ingredients like winter squash and greens, sage and pickled veggies from the summer garden can also be found on the menu. For dessert, try roasted pumpkin cheesecake with maple glaze, or honey-baked pears with candied ginger streusel. Enjoy it with some of Besaw’s Hot Buttery Rum made with Myers Dark Rum, cardamom and cinnamon. Besaw’s has a wonderful brunch, featuring Oatmeal Pancakes served with brown sugar and dried cranberries. Whatever the time of day, Besaw’s has something cooking that will satisfy. www.besaws.com

GRIMM TOWN

One of  television’s newest and popular sci-fi shows, Grimm, has some outdoor scenes that will be quite familiar to Portlanders. Grimm’s entire first season is being filmed here, featuring locations all over the city and in nearby surrounding areas. Recently, several intersections in the Nob Hill area were shut down in order to film scenes for the show. One included what was made to look like an auto accident on the corner of NW 18th and Upshur. Tune in to NBC on Fridays to watch the cop drama with a dark, fairytale twist that you won’t forget.  www.nbc.com/grimm

About DC Rahe

DC facilitates in our marketing and business strategies, he also is a writer and the managing editor for About Face Magazine.

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