Why Lents Is Portland’s Most Underrated Neighborhood

It’s easy to see why locals gush about Lents: the East Portland neighborhood is home to incredible parks, great food, and everyone’s favorite collegiate summer baseball team, The Portland Pickles. We’re continuing our neighborhood guide series with OPB "All Things Considered" host (and self-described Lents evangelist) Crystal Ligori.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Lents Park
• Hong Phat Supercenter
• Lents International Farmers Market
• The Portland Pickles at Walker Stadium
• The Zed PDX
• Sherpa Kitchen 
• Zoiglhaus Brewing
• The Eagle Eye Tavern
• Bella’s Italian Bakery
• Tony’s Garden Center
• Leach Botanical Garden
• Best Baguette 
• HK Cafe
• K-Town Korean BBQ
• Takahashi
• Ding Tea PDX
• Taqueria El Cazador
• Birrieria PDX

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