for one thing it looks like there is a monday night song circle..
and i was in portland a while back and found a good vegetarian
cafe' not sure which/where now, but it is well known and has
interesting food which might appeal to omnivores as well...
wholesome foods using fresh ingredients and interesting
combinations. It was near the Aladin theatre, as i recall.
(ring a bell, anyone?)i think this must be it:
The popular, mainly vegetarian Paradox Palace Cafe, in the Belmont neighborhood, serves excellent vegan breakfasts and great lunch and dinner meals.
oh i see it is not completely veggie...
The Paradox Palace Café
3439 SE Belmont
503-232-7508
Hours: Monday to Wednesday 8 am to 9 pm
Thursday to Sunday 8 am to 10 pm
International. Mainly Vegetarian (about 90%). Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a large variety of vegetarian dishes. Sandwiches at cheap prices. Has breakfast meals with such dishes as Marinated Tofu, vegan French Toast and potatoes. Veggie burgers, salads, vegetarian Chili with Cornbread, veggie Lasagna, vegan Sloppy Joes, good bread, good Seitan Sandwich, Macaroni & Cheese and desserts. Vegan cookies and cakes. Barley coffee. Smoothies with yogurt or tofu.
Comments: Gets good recommendations. Relaxed, friendly, clean place. Good size portions. Popular with the locals; may have to wait for table. Interesting décor with treasure chests and urchin lamps. Good prices. The vegan burger may contain cheese.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Cash only; no credit cards. Price: $.
Directions: From I-5, take OR Hwy 99E Exit (#300B) towards Oregon City (US 26), then go east on SE Belmont St and this place is 1½ mile down.
i think this might be the best independant radio staion to tune in:
KBOO COMMUNITY RADIO--90.7fm Portland they can be found at www.kboo.fm
i hope you find what you are looking for there...