AMUSEMENT
wBackspace Videogames, coffee, art. What else do you need? 115 NW 5th, 248-2900
wOld Town Arcade Pool, pinball, virtual reality games. And pop-a-shot! 1 NW Couch St, 224-3456
wGround Kontrol Play and/or buy vintage video games. As fancy as an Xbox? No. Just as fun? Yes. 610 SW 12th, 796-9364 (Moving to 511 NW Couch on October 7)
wOaks Amusement Park Vintage roller coasters, roller-skating, and other activities not to engage in after eating. Where SE Spokane meets the river, under the Sellwood Bridge, 236-5722
wWunderland at The Avalon A nickel arcade with nice mix of old, new, domestic, and foreign games--including Dance Dance Revolution! 3451 SE Belmont, 238-1617
ALL AGES MUSIC VENUES
wSolid State Into hardcore, metal, punk, ear bleeds? Meet your new favorite club. 215 SE 9th, 971-404-5755
wCrystal Ballroom Huge, classic Portland club. Its three floors boast other, smaller rooms that you'll eventually get old enough to hang out in! 1332 W Burnside, 225-5555 x8810
wDisjecta A homey, arty space that also features dance, visual arts, theatre, film, and all manner of multimedia curiosties. 116 NE Russell, 335-6979
wMeow Meow Whole lotta rock, punk, hiphop, and indie! 320 SE 2nd, 230-2111
wNocturnal Also has a bar downstairs for the big kids and offers b-boy, salsa, and swing dancing classes! 1800 E Burnside, 239-5900
CHEAP, HIP CINEMA
wCinema 21 A lot of arty, sophisticated films in a gorgeous old building. 616 NW 21st, 223-4515
wClinton St. Theater Oldest independent theater in town. Has awesome personality and offbeat, underground selections. 2522 SE Clinton, 238-8899
wThe Guild Theatre Ground zero for international and documentary films. 1219 SW Park, 221-1156
wHollywood Theatre Classic architecture and non-profit that occasionally has music, theatrical, and dance performances as well. 4122 NE Sandy, 281-4215
wLaurelhurst Theater Another one of PDX's beloved cheap film & beer stalwarts. 2735 E Burnside, 232-5511
wMission Theater A 21+ pub theater, with rock bottom admission, beer, wine, and pizza. 1624 NW Glisan, 225-5555 x8830
FUNKY VIDEO STORES
wAmerican Family Video Independently owned, this store has one of the best selections in town. And worry not--despite what their name implies, they don't cut out nudity. Phew. SE 20th & Burnside, 231-0714
wClinton St. Video Bright little joint with a great selection of foreign films arranged by country. 2501 SE Clinton, 236-9030
wMovie Madness An amazing place with a huge collection crammed into a tiny building. Don't be afraid to ask for help; it's a labyrinth! 4320 SE Belmont, 234-4363
wTrilogy A strong selection and very helpful staff catering to Pearl patrons and beyond. 2484 NW Thurman, 229-1884
wVideo-Rama Nice people who take their films very seriously. 2940 NE Alberta, 288-4067; 7522 N Lombard, 247-3433; 1990 SE Ladd, 231-1181; 1136 NW Lovejoy, 796-2825; 2310 N Lombard, 289-8408
wVideo Verite Only DVDs--and why not? They're the wave of the future! 3956 N Mississippi, 445-9902
wWatch This! Look no further for hard-to-find DVDs. 916 W Burnside, 223-1791
GROCERIES
wCity Market NW Lots of foreign condiments and the best-looking produce in town. 735 NW 21st, 221-3007
wFood Fight! All-vegan grocery store! 4179 SE Division, 233-3910
wPeople's Food Store Co-op Hippie treats! 3029 SE 21st, 232-9051
wSheridan Fruit Company Two words: Bulk. Bins. 408 SE 3rd, 236-2113
YOU CAN EAT VEGAN HERE
wTube A small, minty-colored bar with a killer staff, regular DJs, and the most addictive vegan ham sandwiches in the world. 18 NW 3rd, 241-8823
wVegetarian House All the Asian cuisine you've been depriving yourself of--made with fake meat! Try the yummy lunch buffet. 22 NW 4th, 274-0160
NO WAY CAN YOU EAT VEGAN HERE
wAcropolis The greatest combination ever: a steakhouse/strip joint! 8325 SE McLoughlin, 231-9611
wPoor Richard's Great two-for-one steaks. 3907 NE Broadway, 288-5285
wRingside Steakhouse Meat n' potatoes. 2165 W Burnside, 223-1513
LATE NIGHT FOOD
wMontage Extremely attractive wait staff, famously satisfying mac 'n' cheese, and they wrap your leftovers into tinfoil sculptures. 301 SE Morrison, 234-1324
wThe Doug Fir Opening on October 4, this is the new spot for late night munchies. It'll be open from 7am-4am, and have a bar area for those who qualify. 800 E Burnside
'PERSONAL' PROBLEMS
wLaurelhurst Women's Clinic 5050 NE Hoyt, Suite 255, 231-0407
wPlanned Parenthood 3231 SE 50th, 775-0861 & NE 15th & Fremont, Wild Oat's upstairs, 288-8826
wWestover Heights Clinic 2330 NW Flanders, Suite 207, 226-6678
PIZZA DELIVERY
wIt's A Beautiful Pizza Vegan and hippie friendly. 3342 SE Belmont, 233-5444
wPizza Oasis They'll substitute soy cheese for no extra charge!! 2241 W Burnside, 228-5260
wPizza A-Go-Go PizzaÉ retro style! 3240 N Williams, 335-0300
wBella Faccia Great salads, too. 2934 NE Alberta, 282-0600
wKustom Pizza Toppings Galore. 2727 NE Glisan, 239-4444
BREAKFAST
wGenie's Café, Great Bloody Mary's, organic eggs, and hollandaise that's so delicious you'll want to marry it. 1101 SE Division, 445-9777
wJam Tofu wraps, creative scrambles, great coffee, incredible jam. What more can you ask for? 2239 SE Hawthorne, 234-4790
wZell's A fancier breakfast option. Always reliable and incredibly delicious. Try the bacon waffle or one of their scrambles made with gourmet ingredients like asparagus, asiago, and proscuitto. 1300 SE Morrison, 239-0196
GET RICH QUICK
wAlpha Plasma Centers Ask them about the "Plasma Wheel Of Fortune"! 11 NW 5th, 224-1227
w"Booze, Pot & Sex Studies" Yippee! 206-781-5660 or hit www.confidentialreport.com
STRIPPERS
wThree Sisters Penises generously wagged right in your face. 1125 SW Stark, 228-0486
wUnion Jack's Multiple stages, and hot women--many of whom come decorated with sexy tattoos and piercings. 938 E Burnside, 236-1125
KEGS
wLutz Tavern Great barrels of Pabst! 4639 SE Woodstock
wPortland Brewing Co. Local brews. 2730 NW 31st, 226-7623
wWidmer Brothers Muy delicioso seasonal brews. 929 N Russell, 281-2437
BUY/SELL CLOTHING
wBetsy's Adorable little shop, with both men's and women's clothing, especially good if you're scouting out for '60s gear. 1115 SE Division, 236-5544
wGoodwill The mother ship. 1943 SE 6th, 238-6165, 2215 W Burnside, 224-3084, 8300 SE McLoughlin (outlet), 230-2076
wRay's Ragtime Convenient location, and conveniently stocked with a mess of radical duds. 1001 SW Morrison, 226-2616
wRetrospect In addition to nifty thrifty clothes, check their eclectic selection of house wares and handmade trinkets. 1534 NE Alberta, 284-9799
wRed Light Check their bargain bins, yo! 3590 SE Hawthorne, 963-8888
wRetread Threads New stuff and old stuffÉ together at last! 931 SW Oak, 916-0000
BOOKS
wCounter Media This shop is packed with whatever's cutting edge and racy. 927 SW Oak, 226-8141
wIn Other Words A bookstore all about and for women, from novels to art books, to sociological treatises. 3734 SE Hawthone, 232-6003
wPowell's Books "The largest independently owned bookstore west of the Mississippi." 1005 W Burnside & 3723 SE Hawthorne (mainly), 228-4651 to contact entire empire.
wReading Frenzy Zine central. Also check out the adjacent Independent Publishing Resource Center's classes and workshops! 921 SW Oak, 274-1449
MUSIC STORES
w2nd Avenue Records Comprehensive selection, and a good place to sell those CDs you're over. 400 SW 2nd, 222-3783
w360 Vinyl Good selection of hiphop. 214 NW Couch, 224-3688
wEveryday Music They're really nice about letting you listen to CDs without buying anything! 1313 W Burnside, 274-0961; 1931 NE Sandy, 239-7610
wJackpot Records Vinyl, CDs, and they always have albums you never knew existed but can't live without. 3736 SE Hawthorne, 239-7561 & 203 SW 9th, 222-0990
wMusic Millennium Albums, music DVDs, and in-store performances. 3158 E Burnside, 238-2020; 801 NW 23rd, 248-0163.
wOzone UK and Ozone Phase 3 Helpful staff and great selection. Plus, "ozone" is a fun word to say. UK: 2 NW 10th, 227-1981; Phase 3: 701 E Burnside, 227-1975
COME AND GO
wAmtrak How European! 800 NW 6th, 800-872-7245
wBroadway Cab Inc. 227-1234 (You're on your own with this toughie.)
wCouncil Travel Travel agency for students! 1430 SW Park, 228-1900
wGreyhound Bus Lines 800-231-2222 (You know you love it.)
wRadio Cab Co. 227-1212 (If you can't manage to memorize this, it's conveniently printed on every pad of paper in every bar in town.)
wTri-Met 238-RIDE, www.tri-met.org (Yes, that would be the bus.)
