Molly Woodstock
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Neighborhood Spotlight: Pearl District
Shop and snack your way through this chic, central neighborhood.
Traveling from downtown Portland to the fashionable Pearl District is as easy as crossing West Burnside Street. Spend a day enjoying the area’s best eats, drinks and boutiques with this handy guide.
Barista
Wake up with an expertly crafted cup of espresso at the pint-sized flagship location of this esteemed coffee shop, founded by two-time Northwest barista champion Billy Wilson.
Prasad
This health food haven shares a space with Yoga Pearl, allowing visitors to squeeze in a few sun salutations before tucking in to their post-savasana green juice, tempeh scrambles and avocado toast.
Powell’s City of Books
Spend the morning exploring all 3,500 sections of the world’s largest independent bookstore, which packs more than a million books into 68,000 square feet (6,317 sq m) of literary nirvana.
Lizard Lounge
Folks of all genders can revamp their wardrobe at this stylish boutique, stocked with local brands like Bridge & Burn and Pendleton, national names like Levi’s and Red Wing, and apothecarial goods from near and far.
Lovejoy Bakers
This sunny lunch spot offers a wide array of freshly baked bread and creative sandwiches (think lamb meatloaf or BLTs adorned with a fried egg), plus plenty of outdoor seating for prime people-watching.
Popina Swimwear
It’s always swimsuit season somewhere, so prepare for your next dip in the pool with a locally designed bikini or a modest one-piece inspired by the styles of the 1940s and ‘50s at this retro swimwear shop.
House of Lolo
The shopping spree continues at this sleek indie boutique, which offers one-on-one styling services and a collection of effortlessly chic dresses by affordable West Coast designers.
Andina
Enjoy live Latin-inspired music at the adjoining Bar Mestizo before dining on cebiche, tamales, empanadas and other Novo-Andean tapas dishes at this celebrated Peruvian restaurant.
Portland Center Stage at the Armory
Check the Portland Center Stage calendar to catch a toe-tapping musical or intimate avant-garde play performed by the city’s largest theater company in the historic Armory building.