Perhaps everyone already knew and it's just me but I had no idea that Beaverton was so diverse. I read an article about all the types of ethnic food stores there are in the Beaverton area and they are thriving due demand created by a huge ethnic population. Foods like pickled duck eggs, bok choy, dried kelp and seasoned pollock entrails are available to me with just a short drive and I didn't even know it. Now I just need to find out what to do with them.
Beaverton is 28 percent minorities with Latinos being the largest group. Even in the Beaverton School District there are students who come from homes where nearly 80 languages spoken. Other groups included in the 28 percent are Asians, East Indians, Middle Easterners and Eastern Europeans. Sadly though none of these minorities are sitting on the City Council. The thought is though, that it's the second generation that will be tackling that challenge.
Some of these stores include:
- Tiendita La Perla
- El Paraiso Tropical
- Mediterranean Market & Deli
- Asia Pacific Marketplace
- Hawaii's BBQ and Dim Sum
- El Perico Cantina y Taqueria
- Uwajimaya
- Pal-Do World Asian Market
- Beaverton Halal Meat
- Tajgerdu
- India Direct
http://www.oregonlive.com/oregonian/stories/index.ssf?/base/news/117392013389600.xml&coll=7
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