A beach town grows up

Mediterranean Bazaar. WHAT: Oriental rugs of diverse origins, plus lamps and other imports for the home, displayed in a roomy, airy space. WHEN: Open daily. WHERE: 1 N. Holladay Dr., in the Historic Gilbert District; 503/738-3737.

Seaside Antique Mall. WHAT: With more than 90 dealers, the Oregon coast's largest antiques mall. WHEN: Open daily. WHERE: 726 Broadway St.; 503/717-9312.

EAT:

Kalypso. WHAT: The place to go in Seaside for a fancy meal. People-watch through big corner windows and enjoy fresh twists on seafood and more. WHEN: Dinner Wed-Mon. HOW MUCH: $$. WHERE: 619 Broadway St.; 503/738-6302.

Lil' Bayou. WHAT: A little bit of New Orleans on the Necanicum River, from the crawfish enchiladas to the red beans and rice, with live music Saturday nights in the Magnolia Lounge. WHEN: Lunch and dinner daily. HOW MUCH: $$. WHERE: 20 N. Holladay Dr.; 503/717-0624.