March 2015
BUSINESS
THE COUNTRY STORE
By Erik Vidstrand
The Southwest Portland Post
French Quarter boutique
mall opens in Multnomah
Village
Laissez les bon temps rouler. (Let the
good times roll.) A new boutique mall is
getting up and running in Multnomah
Village.
Located at 3530 SW Multnomah
Blvd, the French Quarter, so named
Yves Le Meitour is property owner of the
new French Quarter boutique mall in
Multnomah Village. (Post photo by Erik
Vidstrand)
after the famous boutique district in
New Orleans, is the creative design of
a father-daughter business team.
Yves Le Meitour, owner of the Le
Meitour Gallery, and his daughter,
Sara Le Meitour, the manager of the
property, have grand plans for the
former home of Keith’s Automotive.
For two weekends in February, the Le
Meitours kicked off the French Quarter
by organizing a winter bazaar full of
retail and food vendors.
“Our expectations were fully met,”
Yves shared. “All of the vendors were
very happy and broke sales records.”
Renner’s Grill had a beer garden
set up; a pizza food cart set up shop;
and permanent and one-time vendors
displayed their wares everything from
jewelry and hats, to a kid’s arts and
crafts area.
The building resembles a small street
in New Orleans complete with French
street signs, balconies, shutters, and
geraniums.
“This is just the beginning,” Sara said
showing off plans for the Interstate
Pizza Company, a wood-oven pizza,
which plans to open in May.
“They will be the anchor to the
quarter,” her father chimed in.
When asked about another wood-
fired pizza place opening up the street
about the same time, Yves grinned.
“Competition is healthy. I want
people to meet, eat, and mingle,” Yves
said, “just like the village market in
France where I’m from.”
Other businesses to take up residency
are My Favorite Soap which will
feature handmade candles, lotions,
laundry detergent, and of course soaps
by owner Jean Marie.
Yusef, from Istanbul, Turkey, is selling
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products from Turkey and Africa,
things like tiled lanterns and plates
under the name Harmony Trade.
Reverie Boutique sells jewelry,
glasswork, and fused glass objects.
Artist-owners, Jessica Lee and Matthew
Rohrbaugh, said they are very excited
to be in the French Quarter.
“So far, it’s been a very vocal and
focal area to gather,” Rohrbaugh told
The Post. “There’s a good buzz about
the place. Where else can you gather
like this in the main part of the village?”
Yves is downsizing his gallery up on
Capitol Highway. He’s going to set up
shop in a smaller space in the French
Quarter and move out of the main one.
Yves’ sparkling blue eyes were full of
passion as both he and Sara discussed
other possibilities: live music, year-
around outdoor seating, fashion shows,
films, flea markets, and estate sales.
“Parson’s Farm Stand reopens
in March which will complete the
quarter,” Yves said. “Look for us on
our Facebook page: Multnomah Village
French Quarter.”
Bishops Barbershop opens
in former Pagenwood
building
The former Pagenwood building,
in the heart of Multnomah Village,
has a new life after being empty for
years. Bishops Barbershop, known
for inexpensive haircuts and a hip
atmosphere, is now open for business.
Located at 7787 SW Capitol Hwy,
Bishops is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday
through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
on Sunday.
Kitty Foote, the franchise owner, said
Stylist Liz Fleming and manager Bri
Crofoot pose for a photo at Bishops
Barbershop. (Post photo by Erik Vidstrand)
the village is perfect for a new Bishops
location because it’s walkable and
accessible for residents throughout area.
They own two other franchise
locations: Raleigh Hills and Bend.
There are 12 other Bishops locations in
the metro area including Hawthorne,
Alberta, and the Pearl.
Manager Bri Crofoot said the owners
were trying to locate in the village for
the last five years.
“The property manager actually
contacted us,” Crofoot stated.
Bishops clients are taken on a walk-
in only basis. A free bottle of a local
brewed beer is offered to those who are
21 and older.
“We had a grand opening at the
February First Friday,” Crofoot said.
“We were warmly welcomed.”
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