What does this say about the city that has built its identity as a scrappy, casual community of broke artists and outdoorsy nerds? (via eaterpdx)
— we’re in the bottom half. Sure, there’s a good amount of Intel and Nike money around here, but is there really enough to justify a multi-million-dollar investment in a TikTok generation’s country club?
Maybe I should be less surprised. Knot Springs — the social club, wellness center, and gym overlooking the Willamette in Industrial Northeast — successfully attracts swaths of exorbitantly wealthy 30somethingsto sit in a 47-degree pool after sweating their overpriced salads off in a steam room with seasonal scent blends. And you know what? I’ve sat in that steam room. It’s delightful. I understand why people do it. I’m going back for my birthday.
Here is the thing: Rich people in Portland abhor being perceived as rich. Go to the most expensive restaurants in Portland — Nodoguro, Janken — and no one there is wearing a suit. It still feels odd to see someone in a dress. The affluent in Portland are still spending their weekends in hiking boots — they’re just wearing Monclers as opposed to something scrounged for at the Binz or in the Next Adventure bargain basement.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Why Babies Are So Cute — And Why We React the Way We Do🔄FROM THE ARCHIVE: Cute kittens, lambs and more stir emotions rooted in our evolutionary history.
Lire la suite »
Moving House version of SB 8 along causes some contention on House floorAUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) -- The Texas House Public Education Committee is holding a hearing on the committee’s version of Senate Bill 8 Monday at 8 a.m.The bill und
Lire la suite »
White House Begins to Cave to House Republicans on Debt CeilingJoe Biden caved to Republicans and signaled that he could accept some reforms in a potential debt ceiling deal after months of refusing to negotiate any spending cuts or reforms.
Lire la suite »
Opinion: Bad news for San Diego bike lane fans if Portland is any indicationOpinion: Bad news for San Diego bike lane fans if Portland is any indication [Opinion]
Lire la suite »
Yoda Was Falling To The Dark Side In Empire Strikes Back - Not LukeDespite Yoda's warnings about the dangers of the dark side, it was the Jedi master himself who was falling in The Empire Strikes Back, not Luke.
Lire la suite »
Why some suburban park districts rely more on property taxes than othersOnly 23% of South Barrington Park District's annual revenues come from property taxes while in Oakbrook Terrace taxpayers cover nearly 90%. Why are some park districts more reliant on property taxes than others?
Lire la suite »