What kind of city do we want to live in when the swell of the pandemic recedes? We believe that Portland would not be Portland without the rich community of independent businesses we know and love. Each week we will let you know how you can support a couple of the businesses we feel are part of the fabric of Portland:
Boys Fort: This one is a twofer, you can support a local business, and American Made goods! Boys Fort is a curated treasure trove of giftable items. See for yourself via their video tours. Buy something cool for someone you love, or a gift certificate so they can choose for themselves.
Cheese Bar: We know, we had you at cheese, but there is so much more available at this magical cheese and specialty food emporium. Along with your dairy fix, you can pick up wine, beer, tinned fish, olive oil, pasta, coffee, etc. You can place orders online for curbside pickup, or bank a gift certificate for later when you're ready for a socially distant picnic on Mt Tabor.