South Waterfront
December 10, 2009 by Kristin Schuchman
I attended a luncheon on Monday of a new business group called Portland Business Networking at the Old Spaghetti Factory. I arrived early, so I drove around the South Waterfront district. I'd never been there and was curious about it. It's a strange combination of ghost town solemnity and urban sophistication. Eventually, it will be something really dynamic, I think, but it still seems like a work-in-progress.
I'm planning an outing with my husband, two kids, mother-in-law, sister-in-law and her husband some time during the holidays. One night, we're going to the South Waterfront, eat in the giant train car at the Old Spaghetti Factory, and then take a ride on the Portland Tram for kicks to OHSU. (I've haven't ridden it yet but have heard it's worth a whirl.) Then maybe we'll stop somewhere for a mocha after the tram ride.
I know there's a lot of controversy about the tram, but I like it. I think it gives the city a distinct landmark, like Seattle Space Needle or St. Louis' arch. That, and it looks cool.