In the shoppable, walkable NW 23rd neighborhood next door to Warby Parker, sight to SEES! Roland E…read more(an absolute treasure) greets with (guaranteed) free samples for you AND Fido - Old Time Homemade chocolates passed down from Mary Sees since 1921 (and Logo Dog Cookie). In addition to finding something sweet for sharing, they're philanthropically-minded, honoring "DOGUST" with extra dollars and donations for the 15/10 Foundation (shelter & rescue + rehabilitation). I, for one, am pleased as punch with a Chocolate-covered Peanut Butter Heart, but any one of their truffles or fun candies (Milk Chocolate "SEEGAR," Duck Tails gold coins, suckers for every season) delivers their signature "Quality without compromise."

This is a wonderful location. We had a lovely conversation with an employee about the "Dogust"…read morecelebration in August that See's had going on, and how it helps a canine charity. There was a section of the store dedicated to Dogust which had dog stuffies. During our visit there was no major holiday, so the only thematic items were for summer. The rest of the store was set up in a regular fashion. There was a sugar-free section, lollipops area, nuts & chews, brittle, etc. And of course the candy counter. We chose our own pieces and created a small box. I'm glad we discovered this little location.

I signed on for a Creole cooking experience and was not disappointed. Bonnie was very welcoming…read morewith Muffuletta appetizers and social icebreakers. We were introduced to recipes of Jambalaya and Roasted Corn and Pepper Maque Choux. For dessert we made a New Orleans Bread Pudding with an outstanding Bourbon Sauce. Typically I would not order or make bread pudding....but I am now. Overall great experience and would recommend Oh Honey Cookery for anyone interested to learn, eat and enjoy a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

Went to threshold brewing off SE Stark. Didn't have a beer.didnt have water…read more Had gris gris Gumbo and the bread that was served with it. Nothing else. Used the utensils gris gris provided. Within two hours of getting home. Had stomach upset. Then diarrhea. Then vomited all the gumbo up. They need to know to use fresh ingredients and bring food up to temperature. Would go to threshold brewing again, but would never trust the food from guest cooks. Waste of money and ruined my evening. How Sad.

Great neighborhood hardware store... and more!! Helpful people and a really nicely curated…read moreselection of necessities (like nails to hang a picture or a shelf) and niceties (like a cute tea pot, that you didn't come in to buy, but that you can't leave behind! Walkable from most apartments in the area for the car-free and a convenient and capacious parking lot for those who prefer to run their errands on four wheels. Pearl Ace has everything you need to whether you need to fix something in your home or just to find cute items to fix-up" your new home when you land as a newly transplanted Portlander in the Alphabet district! At least that was my experience! This place is a gem in NW Portland.

There are many helpful people working here. Jerry, the manager , is not one of them. Today's…read moreexperience with his rudeness and disinterest in helping was remarkable. I asked for help installing a bulb I was buying in a bracket I brought with me. Jerry - "We don't install." I told him others in the store had helped. He said "go find them." As he walked away he said "You're welcome." I hadn't thanked him. He'd done nothing to help. I found the very helpful young man who'd helped before and who had remarked that the bracket was very difficult. Jerry - retire or get counseling.

Colibri is Latin for hummingbird…read more Colibri is a flower arranger, a houseplant shop, and a well-curated gift shop. The are the top designer and stylist with flowers in Portland. They have their bold flower ingredients in a glass front cooler with black walls and dramatic lighting. Their look book of arrangements is professionally photographed in a similar way. Many of their arrangements resemble the flowers in still life paintings. Their website and socials have many images. They are well respected by the Portland art world with many collaborations. I stopped in as they were hosting a sculpture show. Colibri was founded in 2017 by the late Naomi Pomeroy and her partner Kyle Webster. Their accomplishments include https://www.yelp.com/biz/beast-portland, https://www.yelp.com/biz/ripe-cooperative-portland, https://www.yelp.com/biz/expatriate-portland-2, https://www.yelp.com/biz/cornet-custard-portland, https://www.yelp.com/biz/l-echelle-portland-2, and more. All those are/were best in class, and Colibri is too. Today Colibri is guided entirely by Bianca Sparta. They do weddings, food styling, fashion styling, event design, interior design, holiday floral/wreaths, more. They have a shop in Frances May and have done a Valentine's Day photo booth collaboration. You will find books, candles, kitchen items and other gifts. Of course flowers as gifts are always welcome! You will also find them around town teaching flower arranging. They are now in the Film Exchange Building taking a half block and filled with creative retail and offices. And the outside walls are overtaken by climbing plants too! Colibri is a flower arranger and stylist you should look up. They love to collaborate on creating and inspiring your vision.

Stunning arrangements! and the sweetest customer service, offered to make a large arrangement that…read moresame-day visit to help me out! The store is whimsical, and so many interesting beautiful things to see while she crafted this beautiful bouquet. She was able to ask questions and prompts to figure out what I wanted even when I wasn't able to explain it.

I'm a sucker for household goods stores, so of course I loved this upscale kitchen/home store! My…read morekid purchased her fancy shmancy coffee/espresso machine here, so she knew I'd enjoy checking this place out. And she was RIGHT. Think HomeGoods or HomeSense stores, but much MUCH higher end. That about encapsulates this place. The store itself is one large, open concept floor. It has all sorts of kitchen gadgets and linens, gourmet foods/condiments, patio furniture and gardening accessories, home furnishings and household accessories. Nothing is cheap here, literally or figuratively. Everything is super well-made, but very pricey. My kid saw a pizza platter here for $20 that she purchased the day before at HomeGoods for $4.99. The exact same item. That said, this place carries a lot of brands and items that you cannot find elsewhere, and the staff are extremely knowledgeable about their product lines. I liked their selection of retro wall clocks in a rainbow of colors, each for about $50 (I thought that was reasonable). Also, note that their sale prices on items are excellent deals. And they also carry smaller scale, cute gift things, on carousels by the front counter. I got my friend a cute pair of socks here.

We bought some dining chairs 5 yrs ago from Kitchen Kaboodle, with vinyl covered seat cushions. A…read morecouple years back we noticed the paint was coming off the vinyl! It looks terrible. And no help from Kitchen Kaboodle customer service. I was hoping for free replacement, a credit of a discount on new chairs, but they wont even answer my emails or return phone calls. See the pictures attached. Buyer beware!

Loved this candy store! Walking-in, I felt the fun atmosphere with sweets and fun toys everywhere…read more The selection was great and there tons of variety from unique sodas to candy from all over the world. What caught my eye were the staff-created blind bags. The staff even illustrated the art on the bags too! I got one for $11.99 and it was worth the value! The bag contained all sorts of candies which I loved to sample. The staff were also super nice and personable. This shop is a must when visiting Downtown Portland. It's great for all ages and a great place to sample unique candies and get gifts for others.

Order: Bottle Caps and gum balls…read more Pros: soooooo they are one of the few stores that carry bottle cap candy! I came in and got the last 3 boxes wooohoo! I went to so many stores to try and find and they had them! Cons: I wanted gum ball's too but they only had the gum-ball machine. Other candy stores have a more robust candy selection this store has just a few items.

My wife loved the bouquet. The daughter of the Angry Florist put this together and she was very…read morefriendly. Great price and a cool spot!

I had a really wonderful experience here and received the most beautiful bouquet I could have ever…read moredreamed. Staci really touched our hearts. We needed a bouquet to lay on a casket and wanted something lively and beautiful. Staci went above and beyond to make sure we received something elegant and timed the pickup outside of her normal schedule to help us out through a difficult week. Staci put so much of herself into it and everyone who saw it that day remarked on how beautiful it was. It was an integral piece of a sad but beautiful day of remembrance. I'm forever grateful. The bouquet was thoughtfully arranged to lie on the casket in the morning. We then took it home and had it in a vase during an at home memorial, then split it into 2 and returned 1 bouquet to the graveside the next day. It looked beautiful through every stage.

Such a cute little plant shop with so much personality. I…read morestopped in needing something super specific and last minute and they made it happen and it was beautiful. Reasonably priced, great service and really cute merch too. Will definitely be back.

Starflower is a floral shop that is also curated with a collection of blown glass, handmade…read moreceramics, house plants, florist tools, merch, and miscellaneous gifts. They have a fresh flower stem bar to make an arrangement on site. They also do private events, such as weddings. I came in looking for flowers for a neighbor whose pet passed. The staff person working at the time did a great job, asking our budget and vision, and then creating a little white bouquet for the angel kitty. We got a vase for it to go in also. It was a lovely shop to browse while we waited for the bouquet to be made. I hope there are not more sympathy bouquets in my future but I wouldn't hesitate to visit Starflower for an arrangement for any reason again!