06.27.2023

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✨ A Portland original

Made in Portland: 18 things grown in the City of Roses

People shopping at the grand opening of Portland Gear's new store in Washington Square.

Portland Gear opened its store in Washington Square on Saturday, June 10. | Photo by @portlandgear

Made in Portland. Yep, that sure has a nice ring to it. From clothing and accessories to snacks and other fun finds, we’ve rounded up 18 things homegrown in the City of Roses.

While some of these brands have branched out beyond our city, one thing’s for sure — there’s some major inspo happening around these parts.

Clothing

Danner
Charles Danner felt the call of the wild when he moved his company from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, to Portland in 1936. He saw the market for durable boots, a necessity for the many loggers who plied their trade in the rugged forests of Oregon. The company and its products are built to last — you can still shop for Danner footwear downtown.

Portland Gear
Since its launch in 2014, everyone from out-of-towners and lifelong residents to Portland’s professional athletes and celebrities has sported the emblematic “P” containing the shape of Oregon. Collabs with local movers and shakers like Breakside Brewing, OHSU, and the Winterhawks have been key to the brand’s meteoric rise. Read about it in cofounder Marcus Harvey’s memoir “Product of the People.”

A small semitruck with Dave's Killer Bread advertising on the side. — Flower Foods purchased Dave’s Killer Bread for $275 million in 2015.
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Photo by Geo Lightspeed7

Food and drink

Dave’s Killer Bread
Hailing from a long line of bakers, Dave Dahl ended up spending 15 years in prison for multiple offenses. When he got out, he and his brother Glenn developed an organic loaf made with seeds and grains and began selling it at the Portland Farmers Market in 2005. Since the beginning, the company has employed ex-criminals and is a proud Second Chance Employer.

Alternating images show Dtoc tableware and founder Pallavi Pande holding one of the sustainably made plates. — Dtocs was a winner at 2019’s NEXTY Awards, recognized for its innovation and sustainability.
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Photos via @dtocsplates

Fun finds

Dtocs
Self-procalimed “mompreneur” Pallavi Pande’s company creates eco-friendly tableware made from naturally fallen palm leaves. As a child growing up in India, she and her family would eat off of banana leaves — a fact that instilled in her a passion for sustainability and respect for Mother Nature. Each plate is chemical- and plastic-free, compostable, and microwave safe, plus a portion of proceeds goes toward improving education for the poor communities in her native country.

What did we miss? If you know an invention that’s not on the list, let us know using this survey.

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Events

Tuesday, June 27

Pedalpalooza: Hill Killerz Social Ride | Tuesday, June 27 | 5:15 p.m. | Southeast Flavel Dr. and Southeast 52nd Ave., Portland | Free | Join fellow cyclists for an 11-mile ride up and down gentle hills with some off-road cut-throughs ending at FoPo Food Carts.

Wednesday, June 28

Last Wednesday Free Play Party | Wednesday, June 28 | 12-11:59 p.m. | Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar, 115 NW Fifth Ave., Portland | $10 | Play 120+ classic arcade games and pinball machines with unlimited credits included in the cover fee, with a full bar and food menu available when you need to recharge.

Thursday, June 29

Chamber Music Northwest Summer Festival: Poetry in Music | Thursday, June 29 | 8 p.m. | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton | $10-$62.50 | Hear mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron and artistic director Gloria Chien perform compositions by Franz Schubert and Gabriel Fauré.

Friday, June 30

Multnomah Village Farmers Market | Friday, June 30 | 2-7 p.m. | Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland | Free | Shop for products and produce from local vendors, like Blind Coffee Roasters.

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News Notes

Sports

The Portland Trail Blazers’ G League affiliate has a name: Rip City Remix. The title, colors, and logo are homages to the Trail Blazers’ early days in the 1970s. Rip City Remix will play home games at the University of Portland’s Chiles Center; the G League season starts Friday, Nov. 10. (KGW)

Try This

Volunteers are needed for the Waterfront Blues Festival, which runs Saturday, July 1-Tuesday, July 4 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Sign up to help with tasks like greeting attendees, managing water refill stations, monitoring VIP areas, and more — and you’ll get free entry to the festival that day.

Listen

Support local organizations working to protect and restore urban green spaces by attending the second annual Flutes in the Garden concert. Multiple musicians will perform at the show on Sunday, July 9, 7-9 p.m. Tickets start at $30 and benefit both the Leach Botanical Garden and Columbia Riverkeeper.

Civic

Speaking of names — the Oregon City Public Works Department needs your help picking a winner in its “Name the New Street Sweeper” contest. Dozens of submissions from local kids have been narrowed down to five options: “C-Sweepio,” “Feeling Sweepy,” “Spiffy,” “Sweepinator” and “Sweepy Head.” Cast your vote by Friday, June 30. (KOIN)

Shop

We’re excited to introduce Trailblazing Love, the newest brand added to our online store (Six & Main). From camping to coastal adventures, this local business inspires couples to explore the world and nurture their relationships through outdoor-based activity boxes. Shop the perfect activity box now.

Travel

Wanna save 40-90% on flights? Sign up for Going — a free travel membership — and you can browse deals immediately (like a $300+ round trip to Barcelona).*

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Cambrie

From the editor

Happy belated birthday to Nolina, a 19-year-old African crested porcupine at the Oregon Zoo. To stay sharp in her golden years, the spiky senior takes brisk walks every morning... with some incentives (read: corn on the cob, apples, and sweet potatoes). Nolina and I are kindred spirits — I too am food motivated.

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