There are other places in downtown Portland where you can find post-last call six packs, emergency Slim Jims and other mini mart-type items but none of them were as conveniently-located or iconically sleazy as the Peterson's on SW Morrison. Now it's slated for the chopping block. Thanks for nothing, Portland Business Alliance. You too, bow tie shop who's name shall remain unmentioned that I will never, ever set foot in.

Labels: downtown, gentrification