PIECE OF PDX - Key Persons
… the stock-photo concept of Portland. When friends come to visit from out of town and want the quintessential Portland experience, you take them to Richmond! The neighborhood borders SE Hawthorne Blvd and SE Powell blvd, with SE Division street running through the middle. These three main streets are dense with restaurants, breweries, cafes, quirky shops, and nightlife, while the blocks between are heavily residential.
A little history - in 1840, Hawthorne Blvd was the southernmost border of Portland. When a huge forest fire ignited in 1846, it cleared a large portion of the forest to the south of Hawthorne Blvd. The newly fertile soil was used for farming and thus, Richmond was founded! The neighborhood became a destination for nightlife when the Bagdad Theatre was built in 1927. Now, there is seemingly no end to Richmond's eccentricities.
Butler Creek Park - Spend a relaxing afternoon at Butler Creek, walking the 1.4-mile Butler Creek Greeway Trail, or wrap up a day-long hike along the Springwater trail and Binford lake with a relaxing (and well deserved) picnic in the park!
For lunch, Gado Gado is a must with traditional and family-inspired Indonesian food. Chef Thomas Pisha-Duffly curates mind-blowing Indonesian noodle bowls, curried clams, pickled veggies, and WAY more. Their to-go menu is limited compared to their normal dine-in menu, but is still stocked with delicious options. Our favorite vegan choice is the Eggplant and Mushroom Cheung Fun with pickled chili sauce.
Job Titles:
- Arbor Pass, Building 5 / 2 / Beds / 2F 11 / 2
Job Titles:
- Licensed Real Estate Broker in or & WA
Portland Leather - This is a leather-goods store we can get behind! Portland Leather sources all their hides from, "the U.S. beef industry, ensuring that materials that would otherwise go to waste can have a second life. Those hides are tanned in award-winning facilities that not only meet, but continually redefine the standard for eco-forward practices in the field." Incredible! Although the shop was founded and based in Portland, their artisan workshop - The Studio - is located in León, Mexico.
Proud Mary is great for brunch and Australian style coffee. You can't find a creamier nitro brew than Proud Mary's "Snap Chill". It's delicious but be careful… a full glass and you'll be bouncing off the walls!
Job Titles:
- Licensed Principal Real Estate Broker in or & WA
Thomas began his real estate career working in the luxury market with a top producing agent with the Corcoran Group, in his native NYC. His team is ranked among the Top 2% for sales in the Portland Metro Area and the top 5% of agents in the nation, and has been the recipient of multiple accolades and awards from organizations, such as Five Star Professionals and HomeSnap.
He is committed to adding unparalleled value to his client's process of buying and selling, whether they are first time home buyers or empty nesters, trading up or trading down. A seasoned professional and area expert, Thomas brings true market knowledge, as well as strong communication and negotiation skills to the table.
When not working, Thomas enjoys shopping for antiques, playing softball, riding his motorcycle, and attending art openings. He is committed to his community with continued work with a number of non-profits including, the Cascade AIDS Project, the NAACP, and Real Estate Professionals Against Instutional Racism (REPAIR). He resides in University Park with Patrik and their dogs, Archer and Popo. He can often be found sipping a cold brew during the week at Cathedral Coffee on N Willamette Ave.