Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
If you need a real wake up, try their cold brew. They've been serving this way before cold brew became a sensation. Cinnamon rolls are delightful. Outdoor area in front is nice to bring your dog with you and a great way to chill.
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Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StIf you need a real wake up, try their cold brew. They've been serving this way before cold brew became a sensation. Cinnamon rolls are delightful. Outdoor area in front is nice to bring your dog with you and a great way to chill.
I go here if I want to treat myself. The tasting menu and service is impeccable. Pair it with the wine tasting menu and you are in for a real treat. You'll feel catered to the entire time. When you enter, you step through the kitchen. While sitting you can see it all go down and I love that. They moved to having set sitting times so be sure to call ahead and make a reservation. If you're looking for a foodie group destination, book out the large table and try the whole menu.
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DOC food + wine
5519 NE 30th AveI go here if I want to treat myself. The tasting menu and service is impeccable. Pair it with the wine tasting menu and you are in for a real treat. You'll feel catered to the entire time. When you enter, you step through the kitchen. While sitting you can see it all go down and I love that. They moved to having set sitting times so be sure to call ahead and make a reservation. If you're looking for a foodie group destination, book out the large table and try the whole menu.
Everything that comes out of the kitchen is an instagram picture and it's tastes as good as it looks. This is classic Nordic eats. It isn't the original location, but us in the North were excited when a Broder opened another restaurant near us. Order the swedish pancakes with lemon dipping sauce and cheers your friend with a mimosa.
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Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueEverything that comes out of the kitchen is an instagram picture and it's tastes as good as it looks. This is classic Nordic eats. It isn't the original location, but us in the North were excited when a Broder opened another restaurant near us. Order the swedish pancakes with lemon dipping sauce and cheers your friend with a mimosa.
I'm listing this as a bakery, but it has it all. Fantastic sandwiches and salads, coffee that measures up to cups in Europe, and the pastries are a must after a hike on Lower Maclean. I think I hike for the pastry. I order the nicoise salad and chocolate croissant and sit at the bar area to watch them bake bread. Very peaceful.
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St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StI'm listing this as a bakery, but it has it all. Fantastic sandwiches and salads, coffee that measures up to cups in Europe, and the pastries are a must after a hike on Lower Maclean. I think I hike for the pastry. I order the nicoise salad and chocolate croissant and sit at the bar area to watch them bake bread. Very peaceful.
We are spoiled with so many good restaurants 3 blocks from the apartment. Much like the other restaurants on this street, the menu rotates with the season. However, how they stand out is they emphasize northwest fish, seafood, and vegetables. Other restaurants are more meat forward. Their wine selection is picked from natural wines from around the world and I like to go in here for a nightcap even if I'm not eating. They have an excellent selection of aperitifs and digestifs like DOC, but the view of the bar is like an french oil painting. This place is closed on Tuesdays so be sure to plan ahead.
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DAME
2930 NE Killingsworth StWe are spoiled with so many good restaurants 3 blocks from the apartment. Much like the other restaurants on this street, the menu rotates with the season. However, how they stand out is they emphasize northwest fish, seafood, and vegetables. Other restaurants are more meat forward. Their wine selection is picked from natural wines from around the world and I like to go in here for a nightcap even if I'm not eating. They have an excellent selection of aperitifs and digestifs like DOC, but the view of the bar is like an french oil painting. This place is closed on Tuesdays so be sure to plan ahead.
My favorite pizza in town. I like flat european style pizzas and their dough is the "eat the crust" kind of dough. Their dough is a perfect balance of chewy and crispy. Not sure how they do it. Order the Ruthless and their garlicy caesar salad. Your breathe may need help, but your taste buds and tummy will be satisfied. It's worth the price too.
The outside patio is chill and a good place for families with playing cards on every table. Beer selection is always good. This spot is a definite go to our ours. You will come back again and again
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Red Sauce Pizza
4641 Northeast Fremont StreetMy favorite pizza in town. I like flat european style pizzas and their dough is the "eat the crust" kind of dough. Their dough is a perfect balance of chewy and crispy. Not sure how they do it. Order the Ruthless and their garlicy caesar salad. Your breathe may need help, but your taste buds and tummy will be satisfied. It's worth the price too.
The outside patio is chill and a good place for families with playing cards on every table. Beer selection is always good. This spot is a definite go to our ours. You will come back again and again
All the buttery savory and technique of French cuisine, but with unexpected notes of PNW farm to table flare. The attention to the vegetables was the highlight to me. They are a star in their own right. Not treated like a side, they are prepared and paired in a way that made my husband want to lick the plate. Those carrots. The turnips. Delicious. The service was warm and informed. Lots of smiles without being overdone. If you're a foodie ($$$), check it out.
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Coquine
6839 SE Belmont StAll the buttery savory and technique of French cuisine, but with unexpected notes of PNW farm to table flare. The attention to the vegetables was the highlight to me. They are a star in their own right. Not treated like a side, they are prepared and paired in a way that made my husband want to lick the plate. Those carrots. The turnips. Delicious. The service was warm and informed. Lots of smiles without being overdone. If you're a foodie ($$$), check it out.
If you're looking for reasonably priced seafood in a funky diner style ambiance, this is your place. Highly recommend the cioppino. Great atmosphere. Amazing service.
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Fishwife | Seafood Restaurant
5328 N Lombard StIf you're looking for reasonably priced seafood in a funky diner style ambiance, this is your place. Highly recommend the cioppino. Great atmosphere. Amazing service.
On your way back from skiing the mountain and you want GOOD food? Stop here. Koya Kitchen changed owners and moved from govy and settled here. Now it has the space to stretch out into this warm and outdoorsy atmosphere. Such a refreshing, delicious treat. Best Miso soup I have ever had and the avocado fried rice was unbelievably umami. I love asian food and this place is up there for me.
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Koya Kitchen
67886 US-26On your way back from skiing the mountain and you want GOOD food? Stop here. Koya Kitchen changed owners and moved from govy and settled here. Now it has the space to stretch out into this warm and outdoorsy atmosphere. Such a refreshing, delicious treat. Best Miso soup I have ever had and the avocado fried rice was unbelievably umami. I love asian food and this place is up there for me.
This place is kinda iconic. A special place that has it all. If you can get a spot on the balcony to watch the sunset create the golden hour on the city, you'll find yourself lucky. Partake in the wine flights that are a decent pour and have a lot of variety of style. With delicious salads filled with ingredients picked straight from the roof top garden, I highly recommend selecting a few salads and splitting a main course. Great spot for romance or a fun chat with a good friend.
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Noble Rot
1111 East Burnside StreetThis place is kinda iconic. A special place that has it all. If you can get a spot on the balcony to watch the sunset create the golden hour on the city, you'll find yourself lucky. Partake in the wine flights that are a decent pour and have a lot of variety of style. With delicious salads filled with ingredients picked straight from the roof top garden, I highly recommend selecting a few salads and splitting a main course. Great spot for romance or a fun chat with a good friend.
Charming and great attention to detail in the decor and the food. Fresh flavors that offer breakfast comfort, but feels light in that you don't have a heavy feeling walking out. Perfectly strong NW coffee gives me the wake up I needed. You may encounter a big line to order, but it goes quick. I prefer order before you sit anyhow. Plus, after getting through the line the food comes out quick. Beautiful patio space with just the right amount of shade and pet friendly.
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Beeswing Restaurant
6716 Southeast Milwaukie AvenueCharming and great attention to detail in the decor and the food. Fresh flavors that offer breakfast comfort, but feels light in that you don't have a heavy feeling walking out. Perfectly strong NW coffee gives me the wake up I needed. You may encounter a big line to order, but it goes quick. I prefer order before you sit anyhow. Plus, after getting through the line the food comes out quick. Beautiful patio space with just the right amount of shade and pet friendly.
Like chicken and want a different take on Thai than you're used to? This place is for you. Indulge on the rotating specials and if you want to keep it simple, cheap, and good just get a curry and roti set. You won't be disappointed. Great for sharing too.
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Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StLike chicken and want a different take on Thai than you're used to? This place is for you. Indulge on the rotating specials and if you want to keep it simple, cheap, and good just get a curry and roti set. You won't be disappointed. Great for sharing too.
Want to eat and then go back to bed? This place is for you. It's incredibly indulgent, but it's breakfast done right in my book. There is always a line, but worth the wait. Don't forget to add hot sauce and that gravy! Veggie gravy is even tasty.
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Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StWant to eat and then go back to bed? This place is for you. It's incredibly indulgent, but it's breakfast done right in my book. There is always a line, but worth the wait. Don't forget to add hot sauce and that gravy! Veggie gravy is even tasty.
Eclectic decor, but staged to fit a woodsy antique look. Drinks and food are creative takes on what the NW has to offer. Delicious. Thoughtful with every note. Nothing on the plate that didn't belong. Great for Foodies ($$$)
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Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdEclectic decor, but staged to fit a woodsy antique look. Drinks and food are creative takes on what the NW has to offer. Delicious. Thoughtful with every note. Nothing on the plate that didn't belong. Great for Foodies ($$$)
This is my go to lunch spot. Tucked in the neighborhood, this place operates as a convenience store and restaurant. Fresh takes on sandwiches and their fries are sooooo good.
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P's & Q's Market
1301 NE Dekum StThis is my go to lunch spot. Tucked in the neighborhood, this place operates as a convenience store and restaurant. Fresh takes on sandwiches and their fries are sooooo good.
If you want a classic NW Oyster eating fest, this is the local place to go. A great foodie ($$$) spot with fresh, clean, palate pleasing pairings.
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Olympia Oyster Bar
4214 N Mississippi AveIf you want a classic NW Oyster eating fest, this is the local place to go. A great foodie ($$$) spot with fresh, clean, palate pleasing pairings.
If you are a Pho lover like we are, this is the spot. This is truly authentic and don't let the outside appearance keep you from coming in. You will not be disappointed.
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Pho An Sandy
6236 NE Sandy BlvdIf you are a Pho lover like we are, this is the spot. This is truly authentic and don't let the outside appearance keep you from coming in. You will not be disappointed.
This is our favorite ramen spot. Clever vegan & meat-centric noodles plus beer, wine & sake served in an intimate, informal interior. So much to choose from. Keep going back and try it all. Great for rainy days.
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Kayo's Ramen Bar
3808 N Williams AveThis is our favorite ramen spot. Clever vegan & meat-centric noodles plus beer, wine & sake served in an intimate, informal interior. So much to choose from. Keep going back and try it all. Great for rainy days.
This is our upscale Asian restaurant in the neighborhood. Stopping in for the scallops is worth a visit. They also have a great bar and outdoor siting area if you're looking for a quiet spot to get a drink.
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Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th AveThis is our upscale Asian restaurant in the neighborhood. Stopping in for the scallops is worth a visit. They also have a great bar and outdoor siting area if you're looking for a quiet spot to get a drink.
This spot just opened and I am so glad it did. The food is outstanding. If you order one of their plates, you will not walk about hungry. Colorful and bright interior and food approach. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood to round us out with the lower end mexican taquerias you can find also on Alberta. Great big outdoor seating area that is covered and even has misters. Raise a mezcal margarita!
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Teote Mezcaleria
2700 NE Alberta StThis spot just opened and I am so glad it did. The food is outstanding. If you order one of their plates, you will not walk about hungry. Colorful and bright interior and food approach. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood to round us out with the lower end mexican taquerias you can find also on Alberta. Great big outdoor seating area that is covered and even has misters. Raise a mezcal margarita!
An excellent foodie ($$$) experience just 3 blocks from the apartment. Chef and James Beard winner Naomi Pomeroy was born and raised in Corvallis, Oregon. She spent her childhood hanging around the stove and in backyard gardens with her mother, who spent her early years in Rouen, France, and with grandmother Vivian, who hailed from New Orleans.
Naomi started up this restaurant as small family-style suppers. Bring it back. The intimacy of these suppers is preserved at Beast, a 24-seat restaurant where people can chat freely with each other at communal tables. Beast offers a six-course, prix-fixe, and service compris dinner twice nightly Wednesday through Saturday. Make reservations.
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Beast
5425 NE 30th AveAn excellent foodie ($$$) experience just 3 blocks from the apartment. Chef and James Beard winner Naomi Pomeroy was born and raised in Corvallis, Oregon. She spent her childhood hanging around the stove and in backyard gardens with her mother, who spent her early years in Rouen, France, and with grandmother Vivian, who hailed from New Orleans.
Naomi started up this restaurant as small family-style suppers. Bring it back. The intimacy of these suppers is preserved at Beast, a 24-seat restaurant where people can chat freely with each other at communal tables. Beast offers a six-course, prix-fixe, and service compris dinner twice nightly Wednesday through Saturday. Make reservations.
Another foodie ($$$) recommendation for a tasting menu experience you won't forget. Upscale Mediterranean-Middle Eastern fare & cocktails served in an industrial-chic setting. Dinner here and a nightcap at the Multnomah Whiskey Library and you have yourself a good night out. Lots of money will be spent, but treat yourself. You're on vacation.
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Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th AveAnother foodie ($$$) recommendation for a tasting menu experience you won't forget. Upscale Mediterranean-Middle Eastern fare & cocktails served in an industrial-chic setting. Dinner here and a nightcap at the Multnomah Whiskey Library and you have yourself a good night out. Lots of money will be spent, but treat yourself. You're on vacation.
This is one of my favorite brunch spots. The flavors are excellent and it's a nice change from the traditional american breakfast items. The sprawling, family-style menu features innovative dishes with diverse origins from the east coast and inspired by Chef Gorham’s travels and experiences with the vital immigrant community working in the restaurant industry whose own cultural traditions have helped re-shape American cuisine as a global collaboration of flavors. Weekdays is a good time to go to avoid the weekend rush. They don't take reservations so this is one of those places that has a line of waiting people all Saturday and Sunday.
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Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StThis is one of my favorite brunch spots. The flavors are excellent and it's a nice change from the traditional american breakfast items. The sprawling, family-style menu features innovative dishes with diverse origins from the east coast and inspired by Chef Gorham’s travels and experiences with the vital immigrant community working in the restaurant industry whose own cultural traditions have helped re-shape American cuisine as a global collaboration of flavors. Weekdays is a good time to go to avoid the weekend rush. They don't take reservations so this is one of those places that has a line of waiting people all Saturday and Sunday.
There are couple of these around town, but this is the original. It lives up to the hype if you're adventurous in your ice cream flavors. Many of the recipes require an open mind and that's why they are known for letting you taste as much as you like. The lines can be long because of this exact reason. However, if you know the flavor you want you can skip the line and head straight to the cooler and grab a pint of ice cream and pay at the register. My go to is their Salted Caramel. Yum! If you're doing a cone, opt for a split scoop. 2 scoops is a lot of ice cream, but I always want 2 flavors. This is best of both worlds and cheaper.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThere are couple of these around town, but this is the original. It lives up to the hype if you're adventurous in your ice cream flavors. Many of the recipes require an open mind and that's why they are known for letting you taste as much as you like. The lines can be long because of this exact reason. However, if you know the flavor you want you can skip the line and head straight to the cooler and grab a pint of ice cream and pay at the register. My go to is their Salted Caramel. Yum! If you're doing a cone, opt for a split scoop. 2 scoops is a lot of ice cream, but I always want 2 flavors. This is best of both worlds and cheaper.
If you're craving donuts, into traditional ice cream flavors, or want a milkshake THIS is your place. The smell when you enter will give you a sugar high!
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Angel's Donuts & Ice Cream
2805 NE Alberta StIf you're craving donuts, into traditional ice cream flavors, or want a milkshake THIS is your place. The smell when you enter will give you a sugar high!
Savory or sweet give this place a try if you like waffles. Pretty inexpensive and tasty. They will even wrap up the bottom in paper if you want to take it to go.
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The Waffle Window
3610 SE Hawthorne BlvdSavory or sweet give this place a try if you like waffles. Pretty inexpensive and tasty. They will even wrap up the bottom in paper if you want to take it to go.
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2010, Little Big Burger is a fast-casual restaurant concept offering fresh, high quality cooked-to-order burgers, truffle fries and root beer floats. You can find these popping up everywhere because it's that good. As a girl that loves french fries, the burger to french fry ratio is just right. They are little sliders and the portion of fries is one size that is enough to share. They are also known for their fry sauces.
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Little Big Burger - NE Alberta St
2038 NE Alberta StFounded in Portland, Oregon in 2010, Little Big Burger is a fast-casual restaurant concept offering fresh, high quality cooked-to-order burgers, truffle fries and root beer floats. You can find these popping up everywhere because it's that good. As a girl that loves french fries, the burger to french fry ratio is just right. They are little sliders and the portion of fries is one size that is enough to share. They are also known for their fry sauces.
Small, casual stop for Indian street-food classics, with old Bollywood films showing on a back wall. This was another one of our neighborhood restaurants that franchised out. There is now a location in SE portland. The depth of flavor and the spice is what keeps us coming back.
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StSmall, casual stop for Indian street-food classics, with old Bollywood films showing on a back wall. This was another one of our neighborhood restaurants that franchised out. There is now a location in SE portland. The depth of flavor and the spice is what keeps us coming back.
A foodie price point ($$, $$$) but a popular restaurant in the area. Many of these have franchised out due to the success. The decor and ambiance is picturesque. Their service is impeccable. In 2008, Bamboo Sushi became the world's first certified sustainable sushi restaurant. They are taking the industry by storm challenging the cultural norms by only serving fish that are plentiful and in good health. Much of the fish is sourced from local fisheries to ensure a low carbon footprint. You will notice the quality of ingredients in every dish. Be sure to make reservations ahead of time.
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Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveA foodie price point ($$, $$$) but a popular restaurant in the area. Many of these have franchised out due to the success. The decor and ambiance is picturesque. Their service is impeccable. In 2008, Bamboo Sushi became the world's first certified sustainable sushi restaurant. They are taking the industry by storm challenging the cultural norms by only serving fish that are plentiful and in good health. Much of the fish is sourced from local fisheries to ensure a low carbon footprint. You will notice the quality of ingredients in every dish. Be sure to make reservations ahead of time.
Sushi is never a cheap food option, but if you're looking for a decent sushi restaurant at a reasonable price this is our go to in the neighborhood. Your sushi will be presented on a big boat. The donburis are a good deal.
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Hana Japanese Bistro
2236 NE Alberta StSushi is never a cheap food option, but if you're looking for a decent sushi restaurant at a reasonable price this is our go to in the neighborhood. Your sushi will be presented on a big boat. The donburis are a good deal.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is a go to for me. Minors aren't allowed so for some that is a pro vs. a con. The margaritas are the best in town, but be careful. 1 or 2 could go a long way. Tacos and their green salsa are must try tastes. Highly recommend stopping in if you can find a spot. It's a smaller place so seating is limited when it's a busy time.
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La Taq
1625 NE Killingsworth StThis place is a go to for me. Minors aren't allowed so for some that is a pro vs. a con. The margaritas are the best in town, but be careful. 1 or 2 could go a long way. Tacos and their green salsa are must try tastes. Highly recommend stopping in if you can find a spot. It's a smaller place so seating is limited when it's a busy time.
Not a lot of people notice this place, but that's by design. The best mixologist in town opened his own place and his girlfriend and James Beard winner Chef Naomi Pomeroy designed the menu. Stop in and order the diplomatic pouch, while listening to a wide range of records playing. The server will ask you a bunch of questions about your likes and dislikes and create a custom drink just for you. Even if you aren't hungry order the butter sandwich. You will not regret it. This place is open a little later than most places. Midnight is late for this area of the neighborhood. If you want later, head a few blocks to Alberta.
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Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveNot a lot of people notice this place, but that's by design. The best mixologist in town opened his own place and his girlfriend and James Beard winner Chef Naomi Pomeroy designed the menu. Stop in and order the diplomatic pouch, while listening to a wide range of records playing. The server will ask you a bunch of questions about your likes and dislikes and create a custom drink just for you. Even if you aren't hungry order the butter sandwich. You will not regret it. This place is open a little later than most places. Midnight is late for this area of the neighborhood. If you want later, head a few blocks to Alberta.
This is our local watering hole. There's a great pool table tucked in and a jukebox with a fantastic selection of oldie, but goodies. If you're hungry in the late night hour, try their pizza. Hits the spot every time.
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binks
2715 NE Alberta StThis is our local watering hole. There's a great pool table tucked in and a jukebox with a fantastic selection of oldie, but goodies. If you're hungry in the late night hour, try their pizza. Hits the spot every time.
This isn't necessarily a brewery, but it has a large selection of beers on tap. Take an IPA tour. They host trivia nights too. Plus, the menu has something for everyone any time of the day.
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Concordia Ale House
3276 NE Killingsworth StThis isn't necessarily a brewery, but it has a large selection of beers on tap. Take an IPA tour. They host trivia nights too. Plus, the menu has something for everyone any time of the day.
Want to try a cocktail on tap? Head here. Boozy slushies and classic cocktails are pour ready. They also have a DJ that comes in and it's always a good time. The garage door opens and your first stop turns into your only stop for the night.
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Donnie Vegas
1203 NE Alberta StWant to try a cocktail on tap? Head here. Boozy slushies and classic cocktails are pour ready. They also have a DJ that comes in and it's always a good time. The garage door opens and your first stop turns into your only stop for the night.
If you want to hear great jazz and get a decent pour, head here. This is a local spot and on a monthly rotation for me. It draws an older crowd that enjoys listening to skilled musicians passionate about music.
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Solae's Lounge
1801 NE Alberta StIf you want to hear great jazz and get a decent pour, head here. This is a local spot and on a monthly rotation for me. It draws an older crowd that enjoys listening to skilled musicians passionate about music.
This is funky place. Converted from a bowling alley, it's another local spot. If you get lucky and book the apartment on the last Friday of the month, head here for the Get Down. Live music and lots of dancing. The bar gives you a decent pour at a reasonable price, but be sure to get two drinks at a time. It's understaffed and hard to get a drink at times.
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Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge
4830 NE 42nd AveThis is funky place. Converted from a bowling alley, it's another local spot. If you get lucky and book the apartment on the last Friday of the month, head here for the Get Down. Live music and lots of dancing. The bar gives you a decent pour at a reasonable price, but be sure to get two drinks at a time. It's understaffed and hard to get a drink at times.
A local brewery that doesn't overlook having a great menu too. A lot of the breweries have standard pub fare, but not this place. The portion sizes are huge and each dish is packed with flavor. It's the kind of food that will even taste better warmed up for later. They have a big outdoor seating area that butts up against a local nursery. Makes for a nice atmosphere.
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Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House
2204 NE Alberta StA local brewery that doesn't overlook having a great menu too. A lot of the breweries have standard pub fare, but not this place. The portion sizes are huge and each dish is packed with flavor. It's the kind of food that will even taste better warmed up for later. They have a big outdoor seating area that butts up against a local nursery. Makes for a nice atmosphere.
Looking for a good bloody mary bar? This is it. With every kind of something to consider for your drink, they have it all. Maybe even too much, but it's a fun novelty to check out. If you aren't adventurous in building your own, they do a great job making them too. They also serve good breakfast too. It's also a pretty hopping spot as a bar scene at night.
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Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StLooking for a good bloody mary bar? This is it. With every kind of something to consider for your drink, they have it all. Maybe even too much, but it's a fun novelty to check out. If you aren't adventurous in building your own, they do a great job making them too. They also serve good breakfast too. It's also a pretty hopping spot as a bar scene at night.
Every neighborhood needs an Irish style pub. This is ours. Excellent whisky, scotch, and cider selection. They feature live music and have yummy Irish inspired food. The owner is from Ireland and there most times with a smile and ready to chat. Stop in for one as they say in Ireland.
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T.C. O'Leary's
2926 NE Alberta StEvery neighborhood needs an Irish style pub. This is ours. Excellent whisky, scotch, and cider selection. They feature live music and have yummy Irish inspired food. The owner is from Ireland and there most times with a smile and ready to chat. Stop in for one as they say in Ireland.
Old-school watering hole with live music, a covered patio and a variety of American comfort foods. The music style varies so be sure to check the schedules. Don't forget to try the boiled peanuts :) It's a specialty.
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Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StOld-school watering hole with live music, a covered patio and a variety of American comfort foods. The music style varies so be sure to check the schedules. Don't forget to try the boiled peanuts :) It's a specialty.
Renovated movie house from the 1920s presents live music, comedy & vaudeville in an intimate space. Check the calendar ahead of time. I've seen many shows here.
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Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StRenovated movie house from the 1920s presents live music, comedy & vaudeville in an intimate space. Check the calendar ahead of time. I've seen many shows here.
Breakside is one of our favorite breweries. Really like their approach to making beer. The food is good too, but the kitchen is small. If you're patient and spend the time to do some beer tasting the food will come just in time.
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Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StBreakside is one of our favorite breweries. Really like their approach to making beer. The food is good too, but the kitchen is small. If you're patient and spend the time to do some beer tasting the food will come just in time.
This place was originally a place to get keys made and they still keep a little of that in the interior design. I love the low key atmosphere. Great bar staff and worth trying the vegan "pork" rinds.
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Keys Lounge
533 NE Killingsworth StThis place was originally a place to get keys made and they still keep a little of that in the interior design. I love the low key atmosphere. Great bar staff and worth trying the vegan "pork" rinds.
Plenty of space for meeting up with a group of friends and the asian flare on the food is something you don't usually see. Nice spot to stop in on a NE Portland bar tour.
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Tough Luck
1771 NE Dekum StPlenty of space for meeting up with a group of friends and the asian flare on the food is something you don't usually see. Nice spot to stop in on a NE Portland bar tour.
About a 25 minute taxi ride from the apartment, is this fun spot. They host outdoor concerts, have a fun par 3 golf course, features McMeniman's beer, wine and whiskey, and has the same pub food you'll find at any McMenimans. This is a hopping spot when the sun comes out in the spring/summer/fall.
Edgefield Concerts Amphitheater
2126 SW Halsey StAbout a 25 minute taxi ride from the apartment, is this fun spot. They host outdoor concerts, have a fun par 3 golf course, features McMeniman's beer, wine and whiskey, and has the same pub food you'll find at any McMenimans. This is a hopping spot when the sun comes out in the spring/summer/fall.
If you like whiskey and a high end experience, check out this place. It can take up to 1.5 hr to get a seat so put your name in and then head somewhere nearby while you wait. Kask is a good spot. They'll call you. It's design is like an old library, but instead of books it's glass bottles of liquor. You can order just a drink or do the tasting. I recommend the tasting to get the whole experience. The server will ask you questions about what you like to drink and then come back with 3 bottles to try. They even chill it in a beaker table side. Enjoy!
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Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StIf you like whiskey and a high end experience, check out this place. It can take up to 1.5 hr to get a seat so put your name in and then head somewhere nearby while you wait. Kask is a good spot. They'll call you. It's design is like an old library, but instead of books it's glass bottles of liquor. You can order just a drink or do the tasting. I recommend the tasting to get the whole experience. The server will ask you questions about what you like to drink and then come back with 3 bottles to try. They even chill it in a beaker table side. Enjoy!
This is a small spot I like a lot. Low key. Great mixologist. NW interior. When I worked at a nearby advertising agency, I would take the team here for drinks. If you aren't looking for it, you'd miss it.
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Kask
1215 SW Alder StThis is a small spot I like a lot. Low key. Great mixologist. NW interior. When I worked at a nearby advertising agency, I would take the team here for drinks. If you aren't looking for it, you'd miss it.
If you want a good roof top bar and a young (20s) crowd, this is a place to consider. It's near a lot of great food places too if you don't want to eat here and just have a beer.
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10 Barrel Brewing Portland
1411 NW Flanders StIf you want a good roof top bar and a young (20s) crowd, this is a place to consider. It's near a lot of great food places too if you don't want to eat here and just have a beer.
Arts & Culture
The exhibits here are worth visiting. They do a great job making a small city like Portland feel on par with bigger metropolis areas. Come on Friday and pay $5 to start a date night or get lost for a bit.
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Mużew tal-Arti ta 'Portland
1219 SW Park AveThe exhibits here are worth visiting. They do a great job making a small city like Portland feel on par with bigger metropolis areas. Come on Friday and pay $5 to start a date night or get lost for a bit.
Last Thursdays on Alberta is an art walk in Portland, Ore., that stretches 15 blocks along Northeast Alberta Street (15th - 30th). With the apartment on 27th, you are a few blocks away from getting in the mix. In 2018, its 21st season, it will fill the street 6 to 9 p.m. the last Thursdays of June, July and August. No driving or parking on this street when it's happening. Don't get towed.
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Alberta St. Last Thursday
Northeast Alberta StreetLast Thursdays on Alberta is an art walk in Portland, Ore., that stretches 15 blocks along Northeast Alberta Street (15th - 30th). With the apartment on 27th, you are a few blocks away from getting in the mix. In 2018, its 21st season, it will fill the street 6 to 9 p.m. the last Thursdays of June, July and August. No driving or parking on this street when it's happening. Don't get towed.
Most everyone hits this spot when passing through Portland. And if you're like me, you'll appreciate the smell of books and not reading from a tablet. You can get lost here for hours.
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Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StMost everyone hits this spot when passing through Portland. And if you're like me, you'll appreciate the smell of books and not reading from a tablet. You can get lost here for hours.
If you're looking to catch a local dance performance, check the schedule of BodyVox. They have performances throughout the year.
BodyVox
1201 NW 17th AveIf you're looking to catch a local dance performance, check the schedule of BodyVox. They have performances throughout the year.
If you're looking to catch a local dance performance, check the schedule. They have performances throughout the year.
Northwest Dance Project
211 NE 10th AveIf you're looking to catch a local dance performance, check the schedule. They have performances throughout the year.
Many plays, concerts, ballets, and guest appearances take place here. Check their schedules.
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Keller Auditorium
222 SW Clay StMany plays, concerts, ballets, and guest appearances take place here. Check their schedules.
Many plays, concerts, and ballets take place here. The setting is pretty iconic for Portland. Beautiful inside and you see the famous Portland sign all lit up. Check their schedules.
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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayMany plays, concerts, and ballets take place here. The setting is pretty iconic for Portland. Beautiful inside and you see the famous Portland sign all lit up. Check their schedules.
Bright shop featuring children's books & educational toys, plus events & story hours.
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Green Bean Books
1600 NE Alberta StBright shop featuring children's books & educational toys, plus events & story hours.
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a science and technology museum. Today, the museum serves over 1 million visitors at the museum and through off-site education programs. OMSI is ranked as one of the top science centers in the United States and has an international reputation for its innovative exhibits and educational programs. They feature movies in the most-tech forward theater in the state equipped with Dual Christie 4K projectors and Dolby Atmos audio. Excellent rotating exhibits with lots of hands on exploration.
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OMSI/SE Water MAX Station
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a science and technology museum. Today, the museum serves over 1 million visitors at the museum and through off-site education programs. OMSI is ranked as one of the top science centers in the United States and has an international reputation for its innovative exhibits and educational programs. They feature movies in the most-tech forward theater in the state equipped with Dual Christie 4K projectors and Dolby Atmos audio. Excellent rotating exhibits with lots of hands on exploration.
Shopping
If you're looking for a great spot for women's clothes, don't miss visiting this place. There is something for every occasion and they are very helpful making sure you leave happy. Every time I enter for 1 outfit, I leave with 5.
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Sloan Boutique
3824 N Mississippi AveIf you're looking for a great spot for women's clothes, don't miss visiting this place. There is something for every occasion and they are very helpful making sure you leave happy. Every time I enter for 1 outfit, I leave with 5.
Walk through booth after booth of local arts, crafts, foods, jewelry, etc. This place has it all and it's a fun people watching spot too. It's a popular tourist spot so prepare yourself. Parking can be a bit of a pain. If you can navigate riding the MAX I highly recommend that approach. Even if you park a few blocks away and hop on for 1 stop.
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Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyWalk through booth after booth of local arts, crafts, foods, jewelry, etc. This place has it all and it's a fun people watching spot too. It's a popular tourist spot so prepare yourself. Parking can be a bit of a pain. If you can navigate riding the MAX I highly recommend that approach. Even if you park a few blocks away and hop on for 1 stop.
This used to be the only spot for great restaurants and shopping until all the pearl district and eastside areas got developed. It still is a good time, but is mostly a tourist spot or for people on the westside suburbs who only want to venture into Portland just a little bit. Lots of shopping, eats, drinks, and good times. I shop in Ether for shoes. Ipnosi and 3 Monkeys for clothes. And eat in Kornblatts.
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Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueThis used to be the only spot for great restaurants and shopping until all the pearl district and eastside areas got developed. It still is a good time, but is mostly a tourist spot or for people on the westside suburbs who only want to venture into Portland just a little bit. Lots of shopping, eats, drinks, and good times. I shop in Ether for shoes. Ipnosi and 3 Monkeys for clothes. And eat in Kornblatts.
Entertainment & Activities
This is our local course. There are others, but this is the best in price, greens, and hospitality. They are even great about having our kids join us. After your round, head into the bar. Great service and drinks. Plus, try the fish sandwich. Trust me. You will not be disappointed.
Broadmoor Golf Course
3509 NE Columbia BlvdThis is our local course. There are others, but this is the best in price, greens, and hospitality. They are even great about having our kids join us. After your round, head into the bar. Great service and drinks. Plus, try the fish sandwich. Trust me. You will not be disappointed.
There are quite a few around town, but this is our local McMenamins pub & theater. Sit on an old couch, drink their crafted beer (not the best), and eat a burger while watching a movie at a discounted rate. Perfect for families too.
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McMenamins Kennedy School Theater
5736 NE 33rd AveThere are quite a few around town, but this is our local McMenamins pub & theater. Sit on an old couch, drink their crafted beer (not the best), and eat a burger while watching a movie at a discounted rate. Perfect for families too.
This is fun for all ages. You get the chance to get on the water and learn about the history of the many Portland bridges. Prepare to get wet too. A good guide will make sure it happens.
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Willamette Jetboat Excursions
1945 SE Water AveThis is fun for all ages. You get the chance to get on the water and learn about the history of the many Portland bridges. Prepare to get wet too. A good guide will make sure it happens.
Highly recommend a wine tour. We have so many great wineries to explore with beautiful settings. A day in Dundee is a good day.
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Dundee
Highly recommend a wine tour. We have so many great wineries to explore with beautiful settings. A day in Dundee is a good day.
Land some tickets to sit in the Portland Timbers Army section and let loose. The Thorns also play here and both teams are a good time for all ages. The downtown area comes alive whenever there is a game. I recommend using the MAX to get there, if you can plan ahead. Parking is a challenge.
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Providence Park MAX Station
Land some tickets to sit in the Portland Timbers Army section and let loose. The Thorns also play here and both teams are a good time for all ages. The downtown area comes alive whenever there is a game. I recommend using the MAX to get there, if you can plan ahead. Parking is a challenge.
This is our local stadium. Take in a Blazer game or even a concert. Check their schedule for events.
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Moda Center
1 N Center Ct StThis is our local stadium. Take in a Blazer game or even a concert. Check their schedule for events.
If you're looking for a driving range and an easy par 3 course to work on your short game, come to Colwood. They don't have gold carts here. Just push carts.
Colwood Golf Center
7313 NE Columbia BlvdIf you're looking for a driving range and an easy par 3 course to work on your short game, come to Colwood. They don't have gold carts here. Just push carts.
This is the closest ski resort. Due to the lower elevation, it doesn't get as much snow as the other resorts. They have a tubing hill on the eastside and in the summer they have fun alpine slides and lots of mountain biking.
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Mt. Hood Skibowl
87000 US-26This is the closest ski resort. Due to the lower elevation, it doesn't get as much snow as the other resorts. They have a tubing hill on the eastside and in the summer they have fun alpine slides and lots of mountain biking.
This is the most popular ski resort on Mt. Hood. That also means it's pretty packed. If you can ski on the weekdays, I highly recommend do so. The parking lots can fill up by 830am on the weekends and lines can be really long if a few of the key lifts are shut down due to winds. If everything is open, it's a great place to be. The lodges are pretty packed too. The place hasn't expanded the way it should with the huge influx in Portland skiing population. If it's nice outside, they set up chairs and that helps.
https://www.skihood.com
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Mt. Hood Meadows
14040 OR-35This is the most popular ski resort on Mt. Hood. That also means it's pretty packed. If you can ski on the weekdays, I highly recommend do so. The parking lots can fill up by 830am on the weekends and lines can be really long if a few of the key lifts are shut down due to winds. If everything is open, it's a great place to be. The lodges are pretty packed too. The place hasn't expanded the way it should with the huge influx in Portland skiing population. If it's nice outside, they set up chairs and that helps.
https://www.skihood.com
This ski resort is known for the famous lodge that was featured in the Shining. Many tourists just come up to check it out and have a warm drink in the bar. For skiers that don't want steeps, this resort is for you. Wide, flat runs is their thing. Perfect for cruising.
Another thing this resort is known for is year-round skiing. The glacier and run is called Palmer. People come from all over the world to train in the summer time.
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Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadThis ski resort is known for the famous lodge that was featured in the Shining. Many tourists just come up to check it out and have a warm drink in the bar. For skiers that don't want steeps, this resort is for you. Wide, flat runs is their thing. Perfect for cruising.
Another thing this resort is known for is year-round skiing. The glacier and run is called Palmer. People come from all over the world to train in the summer time.
Parks & Nature
This has a dog park and is shaded with all the trees. Only a few blocks away from the apartment, you can find a big open field to host a baseball game or throw the frisbee. Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Park run throughout the summer. Check their schedule.
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Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth StThis has a dog park and is shaded with all the trees. Only a few blocks away from the apartment, you can find a big open field to host a baseball game or throw the frisbee. Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Park run throughout the summer. Check their schedule.
This is a little further from the apartment, but is a bigger park. There is a track too if you want one to run around. It has a great dog area and a bowl that works as an amphitheater for hosting Music in the Park and Movies in the Park. It also has hills that work well for sledding in the winter time.
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Fernhill Park
Fernhill ParkThis is a little further from the apartment, but is a bigger park. There is a track too if you want one to run around. It has a great dog area and a bowl that works as an amphitheater for hosting Music in the Park and Movies in the Park. It also has hills that work well for sledding in the winter time.
Wanna hike a forest in a city? Come check this out. It's a well maintained trail and an easy 30-40 min hike uphill. I do this one a lot with my kids. Want more? At the top, you'll see a small green space with picnic tables. Cross over Cornell Road to continue the trail and head up for another 30-40 mins to Pittock Mansion. If the skies are clear, you'll see an amazing view of all the mountain peaks the NW has to offer.
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Lower Macleay Trail
Lower Macleay TrailWanna hike a forest in a city? Come check this out. It's a well maintained trail and an easy 30-40 min hike uphill. I do this one a lot with my kids. Want more? At the top, you'll see a small green space with picnic tables. Cross over Cornell Road to continue the trail and head up for another 30-40 mins to Pittock Mansion. If the skies are clear, you'll see an amazing view of all the mountain peaks the NW has to offer.
If you're looking for a nearby swim/boating/kayak area, this is it. It has a Sandy beach and the point is where the Willamette and Columbia Rivers meet.
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Kelley Point Park
North Kelly Point Park RoadIf you're looking for a nearby swim/boating/kayak area, this is it. It has a Sandy beach and the point is where the Willamette and Columbia Rivers meet.
Not too far away is a mild hike with stunning views of Mt Hood. Many people kayak/canoe on the lake too. In the winter, it makes for great snowshoeing.
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Mirror Lake Trail
Mirror Lake Trail #664Not too far away is a mild hike with stunning views of Mt Hood. Many people kayak/canoe on the lake too. In the winter, it makes for great snowshoeing.
This is a popular destination that isn't far from the apartment. Great for camping, canoeing, kayaking, etc. Amazing views of Mt. Hood and a spot you can stop on the way to Hood River.
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Lost Lake
This is a popular destination that isn't far from the apartment. Great for camping, canoeing, kayaking, etc. Amazing views of Mt. Hood and a spot you can stop on the way to Hood River.
Essentials
Unless you like to spend money, this isn't where I get all my groceries. One bag could cost you $75. I use Safeway or Fred Meyer. However, if you want a great deli, produce, and protein come here. It's worth a second stop after you get your staples somewhere else. If you're joining a BBQ or potluck, this is the place to get your contribution. You'll see why property value goes up when one of these gets put in a neighborhood. The parking is limited, on purpose, because it's meant for locals to walk up and grab a few things.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveUnless you like to spend money, this isn't where I get all my groceries. One bag could cost you $75. I use Safeway or Fred Meyer. However, if you want a great deli, produce, and protein come here. It's worth a second stop after you get your staples somewhere else. If you're joining a BBQ or potluck, this is the place to get your contribution. You'll see why property value goes up when one of these gets put in a neighborhood. The parking is limited, on purpose, because it's meant for locals to walk up and grab a few things.
A close by grocery store. Produce isn't the greatest. Hit up New Seasons for that.
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Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdA close by grocery store. Produce isn't the greatest. Hit up New Seasons for that.