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St Johns News – Fall 2011

By on September 3, 2011

DOG TREATS

Shoppers can find quality supplies for dogs and cats at Tré Bone (8236 N Lombard), but not necessarily at a higher price. Serving St. Johns since 2007, Tré Bone owners Carol Ellis and Serge Ouattara read all the labels of the products they sell and bring in only the best with local products whenever possible. The store is a destination spot for neighborhood dogs and their people and features alternative pet healthcare products as well. There will always be a treat and a smile waiting for our furry friends at Tré Bone so bring ‘em by for a visit. Ask about pet adoptions too! www.trebone.net

FRESH PRODUCE

Proper Eats Market and Café (8628 N Lombard) is a place where you can find food that’s organic, local and proper! Minimizing packaged and processed foods and featuring fresh local produce, bulk items and a variety of juices, snacks, baked goods, environmentally safe cleaning products, and beer—just to name a few of the full-range of groceries offered at the market. The café features local beers on tap and live music most weekends. Diners will be served meals that are fresh and creative. So stop by Proper Eats to enjoy delicious vegan food and do your grocery shopping. Eat well; eat proper! www.propereats.org

A GOOD BOOK

Located in the heart of downtown St. Johns, St. Johns Booksellers (8622 N Lombard) is “North Portland’s full-service independent bookstore.” Featuring both new and used books, St. Johns Booksellers specializes in poetry, progressive politics, science fiction and children’s books. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for, bookseller Nena Rawdah and her staff are happy to do special orders! Trade-ins of your used books are also welcome. Watch for in-store author events and special happenings, too. Check out the Booksellers website, www.stjohnsbooks.com, or find them on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/stjohnsbooks) so you won’t miss a thing!

KID-POWERED

If you’re looking for toys that are driven by imagination, Grammy and Nonna’s Toys (8621 N Lombard) is the place for you. Kid-powered and grandma-approved, Grammy and Nonna’s is a toy store built around the concept of toys that not only promote creativity and growth in kids of all ages, but are good for the environment too. The young and the young-at-heart will find a great range of toys—many made from recycled materials, kid craft projects, games, jigsaw puzzles, baby teethers, blow-your-mind brain teasers for ages 8 to 80, and much more. At Grammy and Nonna’s Toys, you are only as old as you let yourself become. www.grammyandnonnastoys.com

LOCAL PRIDE

Open 71 years, The Man’s Shop (8511 N Lombard) is a St. Johns institution. Family-owned for its entire history, brothers Bob and Jerry Leveton can meet the well-dressed man’s clothing needs from rugged casual to black-tie formal. With brands like Pendleton, Sansabelt, Christian Brooks and more, men can find shirts, pants, jeans, suits and tuxes. The Man’s Shop features free in-store tailoring for all items purchased at the store. And since shoes make the man, the Man’s Shop carries a full assortment. Want to show off some neighborhood pride? You can find a full line of “Enjoy St. Johns” products like hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts and bags. So visit the Man’s Shop, get your purchases rung up on an old-fashioned cash register and walk out knowing you’re dressed right for any occasion. Contact them at
503-286-3514.

VINTAGE AND MORE

Salty Teacup (7315 N Alta) is an eclectic array of new, vintage, & rejuvenated objects for you and your home. Walking into the shop is like tumbling down the rabbit hole into the world on the other side of the looking glass. Their funky & functional items include clothing, jewelry, accessories, gifts & art. Owner Karen Urban’s mission is to be a neighborhood shop that focuses on affordability, sustainability & creativity. Many items are handmade in their studio or created by local artisans. Their design studio will create custom designs, and they also employ local seamstresses that do alterations. Photo by Posy Quarterman Photography; Model Lane Bigsby; Earrings by Cadaverous Lovely.

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