By Nedra Rezinas | Contributing Writer
Teote closed late last summer. However, it is opening a location called Teote the Tavern at 5513 NE 30th Avenue. Teote isn’t the only thing different; driving and walking around our neighborhood, I’ve noticed a lot of changes to storefronts and businesses. Here’s a summary of the recent changes I’ve seen.
Alberta Street
Alberta Alley (3003 NE Alberta St.) has a new addition; Kaya, a cocktail bar that features 80s & 90s R&B music and elevated bar food. Kaya was inspired by the YouTube series “Kicks and Cocktails” which pairs cocktail drink recipes with specific sneakers.
Assembly Brewing will open its second location this winter on 2934 NE Alberta Street. Unlike the SE Foster location which only serves ages 21+, their Alberta location will serve all ages and offer five by-the-slice pizza options, whole pies, and more.
Vivienne, currently located on NE Sandy Boulevard, will be moving to 2724 NE Alberta Street and opening in the next couple of months. Vivienne is an independent, woman-owned cookbook store that carries kitchenware and linens. It also offers a daily wine bar, cookbook classes, and private parties.
Community Cycle Center (1700 NE Alberta St.) recently remodeled its storefront. Now it offers a new membership-based DIY workspace with thirteen stands, a smaller retail storefront with new and used items, and a bike repair classroom.
Bolt moved from NE 42nd to its new location on 2904 NE Alberta Street on November 9th. A fabric store with a focus on natural fabrics and sewing supplies, Bolt has been in Concordia for over 18 years.
Killingsworth Street
Autumn Coffee Cafe (3286 NE Killingsworth) is a new coffee spot providing fresh roasted, handcrafted coffee by the cup or beans you can take home and brew yourself. The 1600 block on Killingsworth is devoted to folks who enjoy plant-based and vegan products. Upper Moon Tattoo (5470 NE 16th Ave.), is a safe inclusive tattoo shop dedicated to using vegan and cruelty-free products. Orange & Blossom opened next door and is a modern, farm-focused, plantbased patisserie using seasonal, local and organic ingredients. Feral (1614 NE Killingsworth St.) opened in November with a focus on craft cocktails, natural wine, local beer and vegan cuisine.
NE 42nd Ave.
Queer Plants Cafe just opened in the former Miss Zumstein storefront on 5027 NE 42nd Avenue. Queer Plants Cafe is one part unique plant sale and one part cozy cafe, serving Coava Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and bagels.
Misplaced Print Shop recently moved from Slabtown to 4831 NE 42nd Avenue. Misplaced offers custom screen printing for musicians, bars, restaurants, and nonprofits. It also has a retail selection of original printed-on accessories such as t-shirts, hats, and bags.
All these changes are exciting and invigorating to watch but it has been challenging for many businesses to keep their doors open since the beginning of the Covid outbreak. Let’s celebrate these new additions to our community and support these local businesses.
Nedra Rezinas lives near U of O in Concordia. She does marketing strategy for small businesses, is a mom, drinks tea, is a birder, and is passionate to build community.