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right. I'm also not going out on a limb when i say most of us are initially drawn to it by way of musical inclinations. But it does feel different up there; welcoming...and its still affordable. Maybe I'll find something in east Portland to take me back there for good.

Cannon Beach is one of my fave Oregon coast towns. Make sure you check out Indian Beach which is in Ecola State Park at the north end of Cannon Beach, it's my fave beach on the Oregon Coast. Stunningly beautiful! You can check it out further here.

I don't know what's going on musically but I do know ya gotta eat! So Montage is a great french cajun restaurant that's been around forever and it's a very ecclectic atmosphere. Try the mussel or oyster shooters, yum! Their mac & cheese, red beans & rice & jambalaya are all good(as is most of the food). The lunch menu is very reasonable & the dinner menu is midpriced.

I was born & raised in the PDX metro area but have since moved to N. CA. Don't miss the rain but do miss a few things! Enjoy

... its working, some great suggestions. I love cajun... french cajun in Portland, didn't really see that one coming. I'll let you know what I think of the jambalaya. and the forecast is calling for no rain!!!

No rain? In January? Wow, that should be great. Glad you like the recos. If you go to Montage for lunch, they only serve it from Tues.- Fri. The last time I was up there in Sept.'07 I went on a Mon. & was so sad cause it was my last day there before heading home.

GO TO POWELL'S.

that's my favorite portland destination for sure.

i love menomena. so much. and their videos. so thanks for that.