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EPISODE · May 5, 2025 · 24 MIN

The Beautiful Scrappiness of Old Town Chinatown

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

As we all come down from the high of this weekend’s 503 Day block party (thank you to everyone who attended), we wanted to spend a bit more time in the neighborhood by revisiting our guide to Old Town Chinatown. Portland Mercury culture editor Suzette Smith lived in Old Town for nearly a decade and has plenty of reasons why many people have pegged the district all wrong.  This conversation first aired on April 30, 2024 Places mentioned in this episode: Karaoke From Hell at Dante’s Sushi Ichiban Darcelle XV Showplace Kingsland Kitchen Little Peacock Hallway PDX Deadstock Coffee Cafe United Stumptown Kells Irish Pub Buranko Cafe The Society Hotel The Hoxton Lan Su Chinese Garden Voodoo Doughnut Pine Street Market Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 5th episode: D'Amore Law League of Women's Voters St. Johns Bizarre Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Rose City Comic Con

As we all come down from the high of this weekend’s 503 Day block party (thank you to everyone who attended), we wanted to spend a bit more time in the neighborhood by revisiting our guide to Old Town Chinatown. Portland Mercury culture editor Suzette Smith lived in Old Town for nearly a decade and has plenty of reasons why many people have pegged the district all wrong.  This conversation first aired on April 30, 2024 Places mentioned in this episode: Karaoke From Hell at Dante’s Sushi Ichiban Darcelle XV Showplace Kingsland Kitchen Little Peacock Hallway PDX Deadstock Coffee Cafe United Stumptown Kells Irish Pub Buranko Cafe The Society Hotel The Hoxton Lan Su Chinese Garden Voodoo Doughnut Pine Street Market Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 5th episode: D'Amore Law League of Women's Voters St. Johns Bizarre Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Rose City Comic Con

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