Russell Street
The Elliot neighborhood along
Russell Street has seen huge
growth in the past 15 years. The
Widmer Brothers Brewery moved
into the neighborhood in 1992 and
began building a facility to brew
some of the finest ales and lagers
in Portland accompanied by
fabulous German cuisine. With
completion of their expansion in
2008, they’ve become the largest
brewer in the city and house the
largest fermentors in Oregon. In the
late 90’s, the McMenamins White
Eagle Saloon opened to offer the
neighborhood another venue for
food, drink and entertainment.
Soon thereafter Mint and 820 gave
the area some more nightlife. Along
with these establishments, a wine
shop and hair salon are also
available, all easily accessible by the
Interstate Max Line using the
Albina/ Mississippi Avenue stop.
As you travel east on Russell Avenue, you will find more fabulous dining establishments including Russell St. BBQ and Toro Bravo. You can also find live music at the Wonder Café and Ballroom, which was recently renovated to accommodate the popular bands that frequent Portland and make it an eclectic music town.