Category:
Hotels
Neighborhood: Centro Storico
Category:
Print Media
Neighborhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
Category:
Hair Salons
Neighborhoods: Alphabet District, Northwest
Category:
Food
Neighborhoods: Southeast Portland, Belmont, Buckman
Category:
Local Flavor
Categories:
Wholesale Stores,
Kitchen & Bath
Neighborhoods: Northwest, Northwest Industrial
Category:
Home Decor
Neighborhoods: Alphabet District, Northwest
Listed in: My Neighborhood, Born to Shop
A shrine to girliness. I like to visit to this shop when my girlfriends' birthdays roll around. A great selection of cards, jewelry, candles, soaps and toiletries, purses, scarves, cups and flasks abound. Shopping for a guy? Don't even try. You might find a card, but this is a store for the chicks.
They have amusing stones with clever sayings and etchings which are fun to include a card for your special someone. The staff is happy to help with suggestions, and wrap your present when you make a purchase.
I'm lucky to be so close to such a good resource for gift giving in my neighborhood. I almost always find something I need when I'm shopping for a friend, and I have no regrets buying for myself since it's supporting a local business. The prices are fairly reasonable.
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighborhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
Listed in: My favorite java joints, Stark Trek
Listed in: Stark Trek
And like the birds of Capistrano.......... ...
We came back to roost. I had spent many an evening in one of the former incarnations of this space. I felt that for old times sake I needed to see what they had done to my former "Cheers". The Zeus opened to the public yesterday. I had been watching the transformation. I decided today, I would give it a try.
It's light and airy, with beautiful stained glass windows. Everything is bright and shiny, the staff eager and finding their bearings in the new Cafe. I didn't try the food, but had a couple of cocktails mixed by the bartender, Guy. I told him that I like rum, and let him work his magic. Dave Shenaut formerly of Beaker and Flask is also behind the bar. Under his skillful watch I'm sure we will see some fine original craft cocktails across this bar.
As I was sipping my lovely, lemon, spiced rum, and simple syrup concoction, a friend, Misha Peru happened in. She was soon joined by Poison Waters (who still conducts the church of the Poison Waters each Sunday further down Stark), Darcelle, and a host of other faces familiar to the drag community. They were having a show downstairs. A nod to the former occupants. I saw at least a dozen familiar faces, and I could almost hear "it's raining men" if I listened hard enough.
I look forward to coming back for many more drinks and food in the future. I had a lump in my throat leaving. If these walls could talk.........executi ve level debauchery that will live in our hearts forever.........
Please take a tour. They did a great job with the remodel.
Loading...
Review votes:
1373 Useful, 901 Funny, and 1079 Cool
Portland, OR
Yelping SinceJune 2008
Things I Lovepastries, cuddling, my bed, the internet, friends, pedicures, good smells, happy hour, sleep, fresh flowers, champagne, trip-hop, kittens, debauchery, fried chicken, Mandarin Drops from PCG, chili cheese fritos, hot young thangs, dresses, brunch
Find Me InTrouble
My HometownOlympia WA
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm flying on the "dirty bird " aka the "friendly" skies
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI like a variety of things, highbrow, to lowbrow.
My Second Favorite Website My First ConcertPrince-The Purple Rain Tour
My Favorite MovieThe Lover
My Last Meal On EarthI don't know, but there would probably be cheese and champagne involved.
Most Recent Discoveryhttp://tabletalkportla... really fun girls!
Current CrushI need a new one!
The Inn is centrally located, but not touristy. It's in a condominium near Palazzo Barberini, near the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. We stayed our first night at the sister hotel located just across the square. Both hotels are situated up several flights of stairs, but they have a small elevator that is helpful for luggage.
Upon arrival, we were greeted by 2 helpful employees who were eager to acquaint us with places to visit off the beaten path. As a frequent traveler, I appreciate this since many touristy areas are overrated. They mapped everything, and offered to make dinner reservations at local establishments they recommend. It's like having a full time concierge and interpreter. When you check in, you are given the option of using a pre-paid phone. You only pay for the actual time used, so it's quite affordable. I made several local calls, and a call to Germany for only 3 Euro.
Each morning you receive a continental breakfast. Unlike so many hotels in the U.S., this breakFEAST is huge! A basket (around a dozen!) of freshly baked rolls and pastries, fruit, cereal, delicious yogurt (I miss it already), a plate of meats and cheeses, a pitcher of juice, milk, preserves, butter, honey, and made to order cappuccino. We actually made sandwiches to take with us during the day to enjoy with the fruit in the afternoon. There was bottled water, both still & sparkling in the small refrigerator inside the room. They had a hot water kettle to make coffee or tea, and a Mac computer for our use. The wireless Internet didn't work while we were there, but having their computer available was fine.
When we had to move hotels, they transferred the luggage for us. After we left in the morning, the clerk realized he had given us the wrong restaurant name for dinner, so he ran over a block to find us. I walked out with the key card envelope one night, leaving the key in the room. Luckily I had the phone with me. The owner Alessandro, was there to let me in within 10 minutes of my call.
The Daphne Inn delivers a level of personal service that you won't find in an ordinary hotel, along with the privacy you won't find in a B&B. The rooms were spacious, clean, and safe. It isn't cheap, but we experienced Rome in a way I don't think we would have had we stayed elsewhere.