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Mississippi-Albina

North Mississippi Avenue is a bustling commercial district compressed into a seven-block promenade. Once the heart of a redline district, 20 years of gentrification transformed this strip into a Portlandia playground, much to the chagrin of some longtime residents. Today, Mississippi hosts food-cart pods, music venues, breweries, coffee shops, brunch and local art. Spend the … Continue reading Mississippi-Albina

Portland Shoe Stores for Every Purpose

All-Purpose Imelda’s and Louie’s 3426 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7476, shop.imeldas.com. WW readers’ poll pick for Best Shoe Store, Imelda’s and Louie’s boutique shop stocks stacks of high-quality men’s and women’s boots and shoes along with hip Portland-centric accessories. The retail here looks as much like art as it does footwear. Johnny Sole 815 SW Alder … Continue reading Portland Shoe Stores for Every Purpose

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