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Vegan Mini Mall: S.E. Stark St. & S.E. 12th Ave. [Belmont]

Why is Portland the coolest place on earth? Because we have a vegan mini mall. Even if you aren't vegan, you have to appreciate how cool that is. Come here to taste truly fantastic sweet treats that will satisfy any tastebud at Sweet Pea Baking Company, buy a fashionable new, cruelty-free ensemble at the Herbivore Store, pick up some vegan cheese at Food Fight Grocery, and get an animal product-free tattoo at Scapegoat Tattoo! Yehaw!

Abundant Yarn & Dyeworks: http://www.abundantyarn.com/

8524 S.E. 17th Ave. [Sellwood]

503.258.9276 | stevanie@abundantyarn.com

Portland is fertile ground for knitters and other yarncrafters, with yarn shops in nearly every neighborhood. Abundant Yarn & Dyeworks attracts needleworkers from across the city with its knowledgeable staff, wide selection of yarn goods, and comfortable cafe.
Cacao: http://www.cacaodrinkchocolate.com/

414 S.W. 13th Ave. [Central]

503.241.0656 | info@cacaodrinkchocolate.com

A chocolate lovers paradise, with bars, nibs and other chocolate treats from all over the world. This very classy establishment also offers chocolate drinks including "drinking chocolate," which has been likened to drinking pudding! The gentlemen who run Cacao are very nice, knowledgeable and have a true love of chocolate.
Caribbean Spice Market: 4516 N.E. 42nd Ave. [Hollywood]

503.493.2737

Update your pantry with spices, sauces and sodas from around the Caribbean, loosely defined at this market as any hot & tropical locale. Grab a coffee at AJ's next door and explore this quickly changing section of 42nd Ave.
Fubonn Shopping Center: http://www.fubonn.com/

2850 S.E. 82nd Ave. [Holgate]

503.517.8899 | info@fubonn.com

Hailed as the largest Asian shopping center in Oregon, Fubonn offers beauty salons, clothing stores, bookstores, a dentist office, and more. Be sure to stop by the clean and bright Fubonn supermarket – it really does have something for everyone!
John's Marketplace: http://www.johnsmarketplace.com/

3535 S.W. Multnomah Blvd. [Hillsdale]

503.244.2617

This unassuming-looking store sells the finest beer, wine and even mead at reasonable prices. Their selection is great (beers from, literally, all over the world), but the friendly staff are really the store's best asset!
Mabel & Zora: 1468 N.E. Alberta St. [North Portland]

503.335.6169

This small shop has a frequently changing array of cute & quirky women's clothing, jewelry, and shoes, priced much more reasonably than most boutiques. Be sure to stop by to get that hit of sophisticated working girl fashion!
Post Hip: 7868 S.W. Capitol Hwy. [Capitol Hill]

503.293.9125

An independent music CD store in Multnomah Village with a wide assortment of quality new and used jazz, blues, classical and multicultural CDs, plus "hand-picked eclectic books" and folk art on the walls. You can borrow a headset and sit on the couch in the window to check out the CDs. It is a friendly, comfortable and laid back place to explore muscial offerings or sell back your old CDs.
Steve's Cheese: http://www.stevescheese.biz/

2321 N.W. Thurman St.[Northwest]

503.222.6014

Steve really knows and loves cheese. He can tell you about every farm the cheese he sells comes from, and he has personally visited many of them. He can even tell you the names of some of the cows. For those who want to know their cheese came from happy cows, or who just want to try some exquisite cheese, this is the place to go. Plus you can pick up a bottle of wine to go with your cheese, as Steve shares his space with The Square Deal, a lovely wine shop and tasting room.
Yee Haw! Western Wear: http://www.yeehawvintage.com/

2414 E. Burnside St. [Belmont]

503.235.0044

If you're looking for a 'look' then look no further. Cowboys and cowgirls, this is the store for you. Boots, hats, and wrangling shirts so dear they'll make you cry. Pony not included.
Zeno Oddities: 729 E. Burnside St., #105 [Albina]

503.235.9366

Go to Lower East Burnside and throw a rock in any direction. You will be pleased wherever it lands, but only at Zeno Oddities can you hope to find agreement with yourself -- and an electic assortment of clothes, books, and of course oddities.