Why Locals Hang Out in the Alleys in Foster-Powell
Did you know Foster-Powell might be the home of Abe Lincoln’s childhood wood stove? We’re continuing our neighborhood guide series with a trip through the dive bars, alleyways, and rich history of this Southeast Portland neighborhood. Today we’re talking with longtime Foster-Powell resident and podcast producer Phoebe Flanigan.
Discussed in today’s episode:
- The Alley Sweeper [Oregonian]
- Help Rebuild the Portland Mercado!
- Bar Carlo
- Kitchen Culture
- Buck’s Stove Palace
- An Xuyen Bakery
- Lay Low Tavern
- A Joyful Map of Portland, From Dinorama to Fairy Exchanges [City Cast Portland 🎧]
- Street Disco
- Holgate Library
- Starday Tavern
- Hammer and Jacks
- Kainos Coffee
- Proletariat Butchery
- A Portland Grill Expert on the Perfect Backyard BBQ [City Cast Portland 🎧]
- Foster Outdoor
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