The 42nd Street Station in the Hollywood District is further proof that you can live in a city your…read moreentire life, and still be unaware of many of its hidden secrets. Heck, I can't even say that this IS a secret to anyone but myself, so I may be the only one in town who was missing out...until this last weekend, anyway. It was a TikTok video, of all things, that pointed us to the deli within (Aunt Tillie's), but from there, after downing a couple of sammies, we had the pleasure of checking out the various shops (many of which seem to have...let's say...eclectic and unstable operating hours), but are still fun to browse: a vintage store, a Himalayan goods store, and others. But the real draw is the antique "mall" co/op running in the basement: a sprawling labyrinth of curated collections of the riches of yesteryear, laid out in such a way to maximize foot traffic, and capture the attention of eye and mind: vintage clothing, furniture, home décor, movies, comics, collectibles, personal items, books, postcards and a whole lot more: enough to keep a treasure hunter like me busy poking around for quite a while! I wish there were more places like this, but based on the fact that I didn't know this existed until two days ago, perhaps there are! Time to get back out there, and start exploring, because I'm obviously slacking a bit!

This quirky little shopping center, which isn't t really a shopping center but a dozen shops of…read morevarious types under one roof, is a staple in NE Hollywood. Located one block east of NE Sandy and the iconic Hollywood Theatre, the large light blue sign that says 42 Station is also iconic for this neighborhood. This place hasn't changed in the 20 years I've lived in Portland and it needed a facelift 20 years ago! But you aren't here for the aesthetics, your here to visit one of the 7 or 8 shops. Or Antique Valley on the lower level; a large space of multiple vendors selling their wares. The primary reason I come here is the Postal Annex. It's just so convenient with parking on the street out front and friendly service, Even though I've moved to SW I still come here frequently. They only accept cash so be forewarned. The 2nd reason I come is Aunt Tillie's Deli. If I'm here during lunch hours or need a sandwich for a picnic, this is the place! They make a delicious and satisfying sandwich and homemade soups that hit the spot! I used to visit Linda's Upholstery whenever I needed custom pillows, a seat cushion or a couch completely redone but she is no longer there. Bummer. She is the master of her craft and affordable. The Himalayan Gift store, located on the left when you walk in, never seems to have anyone there, but they are still in business. They sell clothing, candles, souvenirs and other very miscellaneous items. There is also a hair salon, another antique shop and a Nordic Home shop on the first floor. When I say shop, we are talking a very, very small footprint. The size of a small bedroom. Like I said, The 42nd Street Station is an unusual blend of stores under one roof that fits right into this neighborhood. It's not a destination or a place for out of neighborhood folks, but for those who do live nearby or did, like me, it's an essential part of the community.

This place has a lot of vintage dressers and other vintage furniture and framed art. Everything is…read morepretty jammed in there and it is not set up like so much like a store. Seems more like a warehouse with everything everywhere even though it is store with a storefront. I found a few things I liked and checked the prices. I found the prices to be higher than what I am comfortable paying or what I do pay for the things I buy. The owner or person working there was very nice and helpful. Easy to find street parking.

It's all about the treasure hunt! I love checking out new stores and hitting estates sales. This…read morestore is a combination of both. There are some great pieces scattered around the store. It's like going back in time. It's not just old stuff like you find at a lot of places. It's quality pieces. We were walking through and found some lovely crystal brandy glasses. I quickly Googled the brand they were $65 a pair online, Riedel Vinum, Brandy Glasses. We purchased all 4 for $38!! SCORE!!! The young guy at the counter was great! Personality and charm rolled into one. We talked about liquors from around the world. We talked about traveling. We talked about life. I will definitely check out the store again!

I don't usually patronize this Fred Meyer, but did as the location closest to me didn't have what I…read morewanted. Most everything went smoothly, until I looked at my receipt. I'm a Boost member meaning I get free pickup and deliveries. I ordered 3 items and the most expensive item was out of stock. I ended up being charged a pickup fee. I wasn't happy about that because what's the point of membership if I still have to pay fees? I completed their customer service survey, requesting someone from management reach out. They did and offered me the refund of fees as a gift card. Ultimately, me being charged fees for pickup was their parent company's (Kroger) fault. Even so, the store's customer service was excellent and the person who brought the order to my vehicle was super helpful. One of the items I ordered was a fire pit and it was out of stock. The guy that brought me my order gave me suggestions on where I could find one the day before a major holiday. Now that Gateway is closed, this is the largest Fred Meyer near me and I'll for sure be back.

Of all the Fred Meyer locations, this is my favorite. Maybe it's because I used to live nearby so I…read morefrequent it often, but being objective, I think they have the best layout. The grocery section is in one end, home and drugstore items in the middle, and clothing, hardware and plants on the opposite end. If I am grocery shopping, I never have to walk beyond the midway point. Staff in the bakery, fish, meat and nursery areas have always been super helpful. I use the app to take advantage of the digital sales. Regular prices are typically reasonable compared with other grocery stores. No longer live in this part of town but since I workout at the gym nearby, this is where I do the bulk of my grocery shopping other than specialty items.

This is a great antique store for smalls and some clothing and Guitars…read more We found a lunch box we have been looking for for over a decade. A Barn Style just like my wife had in elementary school. No Thermos. Now i have part one, i need the thermos. Prob had a cork stopper.

Arrive to find 1 hour street parking spaces. The antique store is located downstairs. There is much…read moreto look at but I can't quite put my finger on what I did it didn't like about this place. The lighting inside could be a lot better and maybe a different shape of each space, more curation of individual booths maybe. Found a small set of Lefton holly containers - no stickers on them. They carefully wrapped the items and put them in a box.

Nicely curated boutique with helpful staff. Pricing from moderate to slightly higher.read more

Lovely boutique on NE Fremont with LOTS of clothing in various styles, and a large selection of…read morejeans against the back wall. Clothing is high quality and so expect the price tag to reflect that. They also sell accessories like affordable jewelry from local artisans, unique scarves, shoes/boots/sandals and even an assortment of wonderful hand reams and candles that smell so good! The other day I had to buy a pitchuli scented candle because it reminded me of my youth! Like any store, some of the clothing works for me and some doesn't. We all have to know our own bodies and what fits best. What I like about adorn most is that they have a variety of styles because they know women's bodies come in a variety of shapes! I try to stop in several times a year to see what's new, when I need a special outfit or a gift for a friend. This week I bought a pair of Mia slides that are waterproof, perfect for after my swims, and they have a Birkenstock footbed making them super comfortable with support for my feet. Love them! Just $30 and in a very on trend rose gold color with white buckles. Wore them to the pool the next day and a little girl complimented me! Too cute. My only complaint is that the store is so packed with items that when trying on shoes, there was nowhere to put the boxes while trying them on in front of the mirror. A sales clerk ended up vclearing off a stool so I could place my potential shoes there as I tried on different sizes and styles. They have several locations (downtown, SE Clinton) and it's worth visiting them all!

I've been to two locations so far and both times they've had a great experience. The customer…read moreService is top-notch and the staff are knowledgeable and more than helpful. I couldn't recommend this anymore.

Salesman Art was seriously amazing! I had nothing but questions when I walked in and felt…read morecompletely confident leaving with my new running shoes! I got a gait assessment and tried on 5 pairs of shoes before finding the perfect fit. Art was so patient and super knowledgeable. I think this is the best shoe shopping experience I've ever had and I'll definitely be coming back for any further purchases or questions considering there's a loyalty program which lets you redeem points on your purchases. Make sure to stop in to this location for your next pair!

My son brought us here. It was my first visit. HOLY COW. They have everything. Kid in a candy…read morestore. I'd pay them to let me work there. Got a good knife and a knife block and honestly I'd drive there again right now if gas wasn't five bucks. Friendly customer service :) The COLORS in there just stunning the way everything is displayed. Good prices for good kitchen stuff. Good kitchen stuff pays for itself pretty quickly! Yen stars.

Overpriced and rude service. I came in here to ask about their knives and was treated very rudely…read moreby the man behind the counter. I will not be returning anytime soon.

I love Kombucha, but some brands have that unfortunate smelly feet aroma to it. Fortunately, Dr…read more Brew does not. I like that this brand has creative flavours and they mix herbs and spices into their drinks. They use sage, rosemary, mint, and tumeric to name a few ingredients. I like that they come in bottles. I don't like to drink too much at a time, so bottles allow me to recap and keep to drink later and the carbonation stays strong. I can't do this with cans. I like that they use organic ingredients, including their cane sugar. I've tried Clear Mind (a bit herbal tasting, but I like it), Blackberry Trails (berries and ginger) and Island Mango (very mangoey, I know that's not really a word, haha). Looking forward to trying out other flavours. (79)

I'm a huge user I must drink four or five a day especially like the love and the clear mind and the…read morelemonade one and I offer them to my guests as well I love when they're on sale for $2 or less which is unusual because many stores have them for over $3.50 I've been a huge fan for years it's been a long time buying primarily Dr Brook kombucha for like 10 years or so. I don't know what I do if my refrigerators weren't full on the bottom shelf w/ Dr Brew kombuchas!