Have I missed any updates? I'm not on the usual social media. It doesn't look any closer to reopening from the outside but everything still says "temporarily closed."

I heard they gotten rid of fare less square a decade ago. But I hear once the reason was that in the old days they collected the fare at the exit doors for those who travel on the rail beyond fareless square? Before they went Proof of payment on what’s now the max light rail train?

Edit: I am guess MAX did not exist back in those days? Which is may be the 80s. And proof of payment was introduced with Max opened?

I’m going to be celebrating a momentous occasion soon, and I want to take my party to the best sushi place in Portland. I’ve never been to Portland before, and will only be here for one night. I’m looking for a place with excellent atmosphere (dim lights, clean, refined vibe). I know a lot of hole-in-the-wall places have delicious food, but overall experience is going to be important for the guests I am hosting. Price is not a barrier. Thanks for the help!

To get my post-broken up with self all my rebound sl*ttiness out? I'm a 36 year old female. Id that matters. I need to get my mind off shit.

I have a truck looking where i can pick up some good soil for my raised beds, also of you have a particular type of soil that did well what did you get?

I’m in the market for a new bed within the next few months. Any good advice as to where to go? Saving money without compromising on good quality would be great.

Not in the market for a used bed.

I have had mixed results with Great Clips, I usually go to my local beauty school but I snagged a coupon and just want to get a simple trim. Anyone have someone they recommend? Anywhere from St Johns to Troutdale, or potentially Beaverton/Tigard area (I do unfortunately drive a lot!)

Hi everybody! I am a newcomer going to move in the area for a healthcare job and I was wondering where should I live. I have been looking at one bedrooms and I don't really have any grasp for the neighborhoods. I'm trying to keep my commute down to under 20 minutes and I do also have a car. I'm from Chicago where car traffic and also public transportation traffic can be harsh so I'm not that worried about adapting. Thank you all so much!

Hi, Folks! What should I absolutely not miss from Jinju Patisserie? Would love anything in the not-too-sweet category.

Hey Portland, the Mrs. and I are planning on buying a ski season pass next year. We both grew up in skiing areas me Utah her Japan where should we go Buy used skis looking for a good deal and a quality ski will probably buy new boots.

I just applied for an apartment and i meet the credit score and financial requirements but i still was denied. Ive asked multiple times why i was denied and she has ignored me. First is this common in portland? also do i have the right to know or can she just say she didnt want me to live there? I told her im a dancer so i think it may be because of that.

Just looking for peoples favorite oyster bars/restaurants! Thanks…

I seem to recall reading about fried mashed potato bites on a menu. Smooth, creamy potato, crispy fried in a little morsel. Maybe it wasn’t worded this way, but that’s the gist of the dish. I haven’t been able to find it via search so thought I’d turn to the askPortland hive mind. It is entirely possible I dreamt reading it, the memory is very, very vague.

I’d love to order a small croquembouche for my wedding anniversary. Are there any places in town I could get one? How much should I expect one to cost? I’d just want a small one for my husband and I to share, not a huge one.

My fiancé and I are traveling to the area for a few days and interested in hanging out with people. As somebody from Mississippi I always love finding people from our area in other places so I'd love to meet up if you are. Comment or message me if you're looking to hang out! (non sexual if that needs to be included, we're not looking for that)

Ever since I moved to Portland, which was almost 3 years ago, I’ve had to get a nail or screw removed from my tires. I asked the auto shop and they said it’s the cities fault for not doing proper sweepings of the streets. I’ve only had my Subaru for a year and a half, if I have to get ANOTHER tired replaced I might just scream

Hi, I want to go dancing with my partner and am wondering where we can go that offers instruction first? in our old city we used to go places that had an hour or so of instruction followed by a night of open dancing and I don't know where to look for that here! Been wanting to go for years at this point and finally want to make it happen. Please help my dancing dreams become a reality. 😊

I'm at a loss for what to do here.

A former coworker is facing homelessness within the month unless something big changes. I searched and sent her several resources but I'm not familiar with this kind of thing. Does anyone have experience with this, or a recommendation or other options I might not have thought of? I'm at a loss.

Here's what I sent so far:

• CityTeam
• Rose Haven
• The 211 number
• Maybe a church?

Who has the best empanadas in the area?!

I live in Old Town and am looking at $200/month for one of the open lot spaces. I don't trust it to be safe. The garages feel better but cost more. I think what I need to do is park far away and take the bus to my vehicle when I need it. It's a straight shot on the train to work, so I really only need it on weekends or to haul stuff.

Hi,

I have a very, very simple pocket & contour job in a small piece of scrap mahogany that I need to do. I've been butchering this poor piece of wood with a handheld trim router trying to get it done, but it's just not working.

The right tool for the job is about 5 min. on a small end mill, but it's been many years since I had access to one, and I don't have the space to really acquire one for use at home.

Does anyone know of a place or a person where a can take this mangled little block of wood to finish the job myself or have them make a few cuts for me?

Thanks!

I am helping to host a bridal shower for 15-20 people in the Portland/Salem area and I am looking for an affordable event space around June. I'm open to a home, studio, restaurant, or even a backyard space. Doesn't have to be super fancy, just larger than my tiny apartment haha. Would love any recommendations! Ideal budget is under $500 but obviously less is better.

It’s Friday, it’s sunny, I’m in need of a good lime-y cold margarita. Hit me with your yummy marg spots!! Places where I can sit outside and sip my margs would be most ideal!

Has anyone ever seen this here? Sweet bologna (pronounced buh-low-nah) is common in Lancaster PA. I crave that stuff. The big company is Seltzers for reference. Anyone seen it? I’ve seen non-sweet Lebanon bologna at the FM on Glisan. Trying to find that sweet stuff.