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Travelling to Portland OR around Hallowen help |
BrokenHeartTiki
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Joined: Jan 28, 2008
Posts: 11 |  Posted: 2008-09-15 12:57 pm Permalink
I am looking to make a solo personal journey to the everlovin west. I am really thinkin about the Portland area around halloween. Does anyone have suggestions on where to stay, drink, sightsee, etc. Any input would be welcomed and appreciated.
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Rum Balls
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Joined: Oct 04, 2004
Posts: 828
From: Portland, OR
| Posted: 2008-09-16 06:41 am Permalink
First off, hopefully you'll get lucky on the weather and it won't be gray and raining! For tiki drinking, hit Thatch for drinks and decor, and the Alibi for the decor. Doug Fir is a good place to stay. Depending on your interests, there are lots of things to see and do in the area.
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crushenstein
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Joined: Sep 25, 2008
Posts: 48
From: Portland, OR
| Posted: 2008-09-25 1:29 pm Permalink
hey,
my Cramps tribute band is playing on October 30th (Ash St. Saloon), October 31st (House Party in N. Portland) and November 1st (Twighlight Cafe, 2 different sets). If you find yourself hankering for some cramps songs, come check i out.
Noland
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sparklegem
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Joined: Jul 20, 2003
Posts: 204
From: The Living Conditioned Homes
| Posted: 2008-09-26 07:58 am Permalink
I have not make it to Thatch, but LOVE the Alabi. Be sure to drive down Interstate Avenue (the street that the Alabi is on) to check out the neon and watch for the little blue monkey! Although not tikified, my favorites are The Original (the original, Original) Pancake House (on Barbur) and Escape from New York Pizza (on NW 23rd).
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BettyBleu
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Joined: Jun 20, 2003
Posts: 225
From: Island Oasis Backyard (So Cal)
| Posted: 2008-10-03 7:21 pm Permalink
church of elvis and voodoo donuts.
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bigtikidude
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Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 8259
From: Anaheim,Ca.
| Posted: 2008-10-03 9:55 pm Permalink
oh damn, I saw a segment about that Voodoo donuts place,
then forgot about it when I was there last year.
damn damn damn.
;-(
Jeff(bigtikidude)
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dogbytes
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Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 2240
From: seattle, wa
| Posted: 2008-10-03 11:59 pm Permalink
the velvet museum
and eat across the street at The Screen Door. Praline Bacon Waffles, nuff said.
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crushenstein
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Joined: Sep 25, 2008
Posts: 48
From: Portland, OR
| Posted: 2008-10-04 09:27 am Permalink
the church of elvis, sadly is no longer open...and when at voodoo donut, get the bacon maple bar! it's exactly how it sounds, 2 strips of bacon on a maple bar. delicious!
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BettyBleu
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Joined: Jun 20, 2003
Posts: 225
From: Island Oasis Backyard (So Cal)
| Posted: 2008-10-06 6:56 pm Permalink
I heard the church of elvis is back...
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crushenstein
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Joined: Sep 25, 2008
Posts: 48
From: Portland, OR
| Posted: 2008-10-06 7:47 pm Permalink
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On 2008-10-06 18:56, BettyBleu wrote:
I heard the church of elvis is back...
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Really??!?!!?! Where is their new location? I gotta go!
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BettyBleu
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Joined: Jun 20, 2003
Posts: 225
From: Island Oasis Backyard (So Cal)
| Posted: 2008-10-06 10:07 pm Permalink
Here's the website with the address. It is pretty close to VooDoo Doughnut.
http://www.24hourchurchofelvis.com/
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crushenstein
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Joined: Sep 25, 2008
Posts: 48
From: Portland, OR
| Posted: 2008-10-07 2:51 pm Permalink
holy crap! how did i miss that? thanks BettyBleu! also, Voodoo has another location across the river @ 13th and Couch. the building is way cooler than the one downtown and there's never a line. oh, and they have a jukebox and pinball!
Noland
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Tiki Kupcake
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Joined: May 07, 2008
Posts: 362
From: Portland, OR
| Posted: 2008-11-09 11:31 am Permalink
Thatch is a must. As is the Alibi, the Palms Motor Hotel sign, Voodoo doughnuts, and the Velveteria. I've been to all soooo many times and keep going back more for. As for the 24 hour church of Elvis, I have been waiting and waiting for it to re-open. They have the door from the old one at the Morrison Hotel. Unfortunately, the weddings are not available at this time. Guess I will have to recant the email I just sent to Drew saying that we are getting married... Do go check out the 24 hour Church of Elvis though, it's been closed for 4 years.
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BettyBleu
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Joined: Jun 20, 2003
Posts: 225
From: Island Oasis Backyard (So Cal)
| Posted: 2008-11-09 11:29 pm Permalink
I cruised by the Church of Elvis alleged new location a few weekends ago on a late nite adventure to lay my lips around a C&B donut and it is indeed not open....yet. The rumors were only that. It is merely an empty storefront - but the outdoor signage promises a reopening. Promises, promises. (sigh)
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Tiki Kupcake
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Joined: May 07, 2008
Posts: 362
From: Portland, OR
| Posted: 2008-11-10 09:42 am Permalink
Yeah, Drew and I drove by it last night and all we saw was the sign. It will be interesting to see if it really happens or not.
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