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ost Oregon residents are familiar with the TJ’s brand, named after founders Travis MacKenzie and James Orpeza. And if you aren’t familiar, then get ready to learn about one of the most popular, ethical and sustainable companies in the state. Most notably, their dispensaries feature their prominent in-house farm, TJ’s Gardens and sister company Yerba Buena, alongside other amazing partnerships and exclusive drops unique to their stores. Aside from providing some of the best overall selection in the state for recreational consumers, TJ’s also dedicates itself to the Forrest Initiative – a nonprofit that benefits some of the most vulnerable members of our community. TJ’s on Powell perfectly showcases everything TJ’s has to offer as a whole, and I was happy to review one of my personal favorites. Located near the busy 82nd Ave and Powell Blvd intersection, TJ’s on Powell is in the heart of the SE Portland neighborhood. Directly in front of a bus stop, and with street parking and dedicated curbside pickup zones, it’s an easy stop when commuting across town – though the shop is normally busy, so expect a small line. While the outside of the store is a low key dark grey, the inside features bright white tones and tile, and light wood accents with various plants speckled throughout the store. Upon entry, a posted security guard normally checks IDs before letting guests pass through to begin shopping, providing that necessary safety at all times of day. TJ’s has a free coffee and tea bar, so you can caffeinate before you medicate, also providing free water to their guests and advocating to “Stay High and Hydrated” amid the hot summer months. While waiting in line, customers can also browse the flower menu while looking at carefully placed display jars, or see the exclusive cartridge varieties neatly tucked into the large display cases just before the main shopping area. Here you’ll find a decently sized display refrigerator full of every extract or concentrate you could ever desire, strategically positioned between both budtending zones so everyone can see from a generally safe distance. Hanging along the white tile behind the budtenders are the market’s most popular edibles, infused beverages and pre-rolls, leaving plenty of time to shop around or ask questions while your budtender finishes weighing flower or packaging product.
jul. 2021
TJ’S ON
POWELL
A ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR ALL KINDS OF CONSUMERS, OFFERING TOP SHELF FLOWER AT A COMPETITIVE PRICE AND THE MOST EXCLUSIVE HASH DROPS ON THE MARKET, ALL WHILE BENEFITING THE COMMUNITY IN A POSITIVE WAY.
