The up-and-coming Vancouver Waterfront just added another jewel to its crown: a brand new AC Hotel featuring an upscale restaurant + panoramic views of the Columbia River. The hotel, which is under the Marriott umbrella, offers 150 rooms, 11,500 sqft of meeting space, a spa, outdoor patios + more. Construction began two years ago at 333 W. Columbia Way, Vancouver — and the hotel opens today, June 15. |
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Dinner service at the AC Lounge starts at 5 p.m. | Photo by PDXtoday |
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Out-of-town visitors will appreciate the modern finesse + amenities (like a full gym, complete with a punching bag) during their stay. Locals can take advantage of a Mediterranean-inspired dining experience that focuses on seasonal, local ingredients at the AC Lounge, open Sunday-Thursday, 3-11:30 p.m., and Friday + Saturday, 3 p.m.-midnight.
We were recently invited to sample the menu and meet executive chef Tanner Poncik-Genk. Here are some quick facts to know before you go.
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Pro tip: The melon salad and the loaded bacon cheeseburger are must-trys. | Photos by PDXtoday |
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🍽️ Food You’ll find small, tapas-style plates as well as large plates, with signature dishes like grilled salmon and pistachios on soft polenta, and spicy mushroom ragout over risotto with wild mushrooms and olives. Chef Tanner said the kitchen makes about 99% of its dishes from scratch. 🍸 Drinks
Where are the G+T fans at? AC Hotels are known for their two gin and tonics: the Signature and the ACGT, which is served in a custom glass designed to heighten the drink’s taste and aroma. The lounge also pours several local wines + has plans to roll out ~20 custom cocktails over time.
🪑 Vibe
The AC Lounge features a mix of marble + wood surfaces, clean, straight lines, and a warm, airy atmosphere. Dress up or down, but casual attire is perfectly fine — especially if you want to sit on the heated, covered outdoor patio. Maybe take advantage of the floor-to-ceiling window views inside if it's raining sideways, though. |
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Today - Kenton Farmers Market | Wed., June 15 | 3-7 p.m. | North McClellan Street + North Denver Avenue | Free | Come for the fresh produce, stay for the live music. 🧺
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Liz Prato in Conversation with Lidia Yuknavitch | Wed., June 15 | 7 p.m. | Powell’s City of Books | Free | Take a deep dive into “Kids of America,” a collection of essays about Generation X and the taboo issues they faced.
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Dine-In Day | Wed., June 15 | 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | Steeplejack Brewing Company, 2400 NE Broadway | Prices vary | Bring your pup to the outdoor patio for some food + drinks; a percentage of sales will benefit Friends of Wilshire Park and the off-leash dog area. 🐕
Thursday
- Movies At Dusk | Thurs., June 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Pix Pâtisserie, 2225 E. Burnside St. | $8 | Brighten your summer with these uplifting classics, plus all-you-can-eat popcorn, movie trivia, beer, cider + more. 🎥
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Queer Prom | Thurs., June 16 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Big Legrowlski, 812 NW Couch St. | $15 | Put on something that makes you feel fancy + fabulous for this special Pride dance. 🏳️🌈
Friday - Portland Beer Week | Fri., June 17-Sun., June 26 | Times vary | Locations vary | Prices vary | Dozens of events across the city will showcase beers + the people who make them. 🍻
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Rose City Book & Paper Fair | Fri., June 17-Sat., June 18 | Times vary | DoubleTree by Hilton, 1000 NE Multnomah St. | $5 | Bask in the sweet smell of new and old books, magazines, prints, maps + more from PNW booksellers and beyond.📚
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Civic -
All 115,314 ballots from the May primary have officially been processed in Clackamas County. Tens of thousands of ballots had to be hand-duplicated by county officials after a printing error rendered them un-readable by machines. The snag left voters + candidates hanging, and some results were initially reported incorrectly. 🗳️ (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Community -
Washington County officials are currently designing a new sidewalk on the east side of Northwest 174th Avenue between Lapaloma + Solano lanes, with construction expected to take place July 2023-May 2024. Community members can leave feedback on the $503,000 pedestrian improvement project through Sat., June 25. 🚧
Coming Soon -
California-based high-end women’s clothing store, Johnny Was, is opening its first Oregon outpost sometime next month at the Bridgeport Village mall. The boutique will sell boho-chic dresses, swimwear, denim jackets, knits, handbags, jewelry + more. 👗 (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Sports -
Major League Soccer and Apple announced a 10-year partnership worth ~$2.5 billion. Apple TV will broadcast all MLS games starting in 2023. Timbers fans will have to pay to watch next season’s matches, while season ticket holders to all MLS clubs will receive a free subscription. ⚽ (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
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Ah, the dog days of summer. The Portland Pickles are inviting fans to bring their pups to tonight’s ballgame against the Portland Rosebuds at Walker Stadium for Woof Wednesday. Show off your canine companion in the on-field puppy parade, treat them to a puppaccino + more — with dates running through July. ⚾
Try This -
Here’s a scavenger hunt that hits the right note: Piano. Push. Play. is selling passports to visit the 10 pianos it’s putting out on Portland streets for people to enjoy. Buy yours before July 1; proceeds benefit the nonprofit group, which donates the pianos at the end of summer to schools + community centers. 🎹
Environment -
The City of Gresham has installed 16 new electric vehicle charging stations, thanks to a PGE Drive Change Fund grant which also funded 12 fleet charging stations + two electric vehicles. Drivers will find charging stations at The Rockwood Market Hall, Downtown Gresham, City Hall, and the Rockwood Public Safety Building. 🔌
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Ten northwestern pond turtle hatchlings have arrived at the Oregon Zoo’s conservation lab, where they’ll stay for about a year until they’re too large to be easy snacks for invasive predators like bullfrogs. You can watch the tiny turtles grow by visiting the zoo’s Nature Exploration Station. 🐢
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Last week, we asked you to submit your best dad joke for a chance to be featured on a t-shirt or mug sold in Six & Main, our online store. Congrats to readers Jeff M., Natalie J., Anne M., and Elizabeth C. for submitting winning dad jokes that will be featured on merch (just in time for Father’s Day). All winners have been contacted, and thanks to everyone who submitted. Shop the dad joke collection.
Outdoors -
The U.S. Forest Service will receive $54 million through the Great American Outdoors Act to fund 72 maintenance projects across Oregon + Washington. Some of the money will be used to replace restrooms at recreation sites in the Columbia River Gorge and to relocate the Dog Mountain trailhead. 💸 (KOIN)
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You know that gardening glove that disappeared out of the blue? It might have fallen victim to the notorious cat burglar of Beaverton. The cat in question — Esme — moonlights as a very accomplished neighborhood thief, preying upon unsuspecting socks, masks, and random odds + ends that catch her eye.
Esme’s owner, Kate Felmet, has no qualms about publicly shaming her sticky-pawed bandit; she’s installed a sign in the yard, encouraging people to take back the loot her cat stole. But despite making headlines around the world, this cat burglar continues to elude the law. No glove is safe.
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Editor’s pick: I took some friends who were visiting from out of town to Gabagool this week for dinner. It’s a cozy Italian restaurant on North Lombard Street in St. Johns where you order at the counter, then find a table inside or out on the patio. Everything was delicious, but the handmade ravioli really stood out to me, thanks to some aromatic rosemary + a bright hint of lemon. Deliziosa.
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