Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Famous street-style Thai food. Go to the Whiskey and Soda Lounge across the street while you wait for a table at Pok Pok. The chef now has over 5 restaurants. This is the original.
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Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StFamous street-style Thai food. Go to the Whiskey and Soda Lounge across the street while you wait for a table at Pok Pok. The chef now has over 5 restaurants. This is the original.
Want some great Belgium beers if you are tired of all the local beer?
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Victory Bar
3652 SE Division StWant some great Belgium beers if you are tired of all the local beer?
Hedge House
Local Brewery Beers with great outdoor seating area.
Wine. In case you need a reason. They sell it by the beaker. It is not a gimmick as they make the wine there.
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Oui Wine Bar + Restaurant at SE Wine Collective
201 Southeast 3rd AvenueWine. In case you need a reason. They sell it by the beaker. It is not a gimmick as they make the wine there.
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardGood Mexican Food. Sit out back
Free Donkey Kong, Galactica, Mr. and Ms. PacMan, and shuffleboard
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Sunshine Tavern
3111 Southeast Division StreetFree Donkey Kong, Galactica, Mr. and Ms. PacMan, and shuffleboard
The Tamarind Whiskey Sour, fish sauce wings (get them hot), really anything on the menu. Get a seat outside. The music can be loud
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Whiskey Soda Lounge
3131 SE Division StThe Tamarind Whiskey Sour, fish sauce wings (get them hot), really anything on the menu. Get a seat outside. The music can be loud
A little cold inside sometimes so bring a coat. But they have Pfriem on tap sometimes. The Cascadia (or Black) IPA is amazing. Made in Hood River and I have driven to Hood River to get it
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Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom
3090 SE Division StA little cold inside sometimes so bring a coat. But they have Pfriem on tap sometimes. The Cascadia (or Black) IPA is amazing. Made in Hood River and I have driven to Hood River to get it
Great Beer, good happy hour. Separate kid area (great play areas for kids) and bar area for adults only
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Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell BlvdGreat Beer, good happy hour. Separate kid area (great play areas for kids) and bar area for adults only
Laurelthirst Public House
2958 NE Glisan StBar, music
Great backyard space with fire pit, even stump town cold coffee on tap. Perfect place to watch a soccer game
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Teote House Cafe
1615 SE 12th AveGreat backyard space with fire pit, even stump town cold coffee on tap. Perfect place to watch a soccer game
Shopping
ICE CREAM! Try tasters of everything. I love the Stumptown Coffee and Burnside Bourbon and the Olive oil. If you have kids, take the ice cream to Piccolo Park or the backyard.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StICE CREAM! Try tasters of everything. I love the Stumptown Coffee and Burnside Bourbon and the Olive oil. If you have kids, take the ice cream to Piccolo Park or the backyard.
Entertainment & Activities
Piccolo City Park
2535 SE 28th AveGreat playground
Still has some of the old-school playground equipment. The stuff that isn't allowed in most playgrounds. Nice fields too
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Sewallcrest Park
Still has some of the old-school playground equipment. The stuff that isn't allowed in most playgrounds. Nice fields too
Check the Movies in the Park listings. Laurelhurst has an outdoor sing-a-long every year. Festivals all year long.
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Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StCheck the Movies in the Park listings. Laurelhurst has an outdoor sing-a-long every year. Festivals all year long.
Sightseeing
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdGreat Zoo, Washington Park is wonderful
Mount Tabor
Nice easy hikes, good views
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveAmazing anytime of the year.
On a clear day you have the best view of hood
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveOn a clear day you have the best view of hood
Wonderful hiking trails. We like going to the Dogwood trees for a picnic lunch, or walk to the Rose Garden
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Forest Park
Wonderful hiking trails. We like going to the Dogwood trees for a picnic lunch, or walk to the Rose Garden
Best in early spring, but tranquil anytime.
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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveBest in early spring, but tranquil anytime.
Ladd's Addition
Rose Gardens
OMSI - great for kids and kid-like adults. Then walk on the esplande and go over a bridge or two.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveOMSI - great for kids and kid-like adults. Then walk on the esplande and go over a bridge or two.
Everything Else
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveThe other New Seasons in walking distance.
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThe Powell's. A city block of books
Mini Powell's, near the food/garden Powell's. And you can walk there. Its not so mini
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Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdMini Powell's, near the food/garden Powell's. And you can walk there. Its not so mini
Food Scene
Stumptown. THE iconic Portland Coffee Company. Hair Bender is still my favorite, but even the decaf is good.
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StStumptown. THE iconic Portland Coffee Company. Hair Bender is still my favorite, but even the decaf is good.
Best bacon in town. Breakfast stop!
They just moved and may not be open at their new location yet. We are already dreading (kidding) the walk and extra 5 blocks.
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Detour Cafe
3035 Southeast Division StreetBest bacon in town. Breakfast stop!
They just moved and may not be open at their new location yet. We are already dreading (kidding) the walk and extra 5 blocks.
Happy hour $7 wood fired pizzas every day of the week. Maria's may be better, but you can't beat the happy hour here.
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Cibo
3539 SE Division StHappy hour $7 wood fired pizzas every day of the week. Maria's may be better, but you can't beat the happy hour here.
People argue between Apizza Scholls and Ken's Artisan for the best pizza in Portland
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Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdPeople argue between Apizza Scholls and Ken's Artisan for the best pizza in Portland
They roast the coffee on division. It's the slow-drip style.
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Five Points Coffee Roasters
3551 SE Division StThey roast the coffee on division. It's the slow-drip style.
On Top Chef Masters. Namoi Pomeroy is my husband's chef crush. Try to get reservations. It is a all night (or day during brunch service) affair and totally worth it.
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Beast
5425 NE 30th AveOn Top Chef Masters. Namoi Pomeroy is my husband's chef crush. Try to get reservations. It is a all night (or day during brunch service) affair and totally worth it.
Menu changes but you can't go wrong. The brussels sprouts and carrot dishes are perfect. You must have the oysters
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The American Local
3003 Southeast Division StreetMenu changes but you can't go wrong. The brussels sprouts and carrot dishes are perfect. You must have the oysters
The grilled oysters. Oyster happy hour. Any seafood option.
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Block + Tackle
3113 SE Division StThe grilled oysters. Oyster happy hour. Any seafood option.
Three restaurants in one. Sit at the bar and watch them grill...while you are eating the miso salmon.
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Yataimura Maru
3810 SE Division StThree restaurants in one. Sit at the bar and watch them grill...while you are eating the miso salmon.
Get your reservation now, if it is not already too late. Best service in town. You will eat like royalty
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Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StGet your reservation now, if it is not already too late. Best service in town. You will eat like royalty
Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StPie and cake for dessert?
Get up early. It is worth it. Sit outside and watch the line form as people wished they were you. Eating the biscuits and gravy or fried chicken and green tomatoes
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Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division StGet up early. It is worth it. Sit outside and watch the line form as people wished they were you. Eating the biscuits and gravy or fried chicken and green tomatoes
Xico
3715 SE Division StWonderful backyard seating
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StUpscale Mexican Food
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian Food incredibly good. Nice outdoor seating.
KOi Fusion - Division
3040 SE Division StKorean Burritos. Who knew they could be so good. I recommend the short-ribs
Frech Bakery, next to the Italian Bakery. Seriously good sandwiches and pasteries
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St. Honoré Bakery SE Division
3333 SE Division StFrech Bakery, next to the Italian Bakery. Seriously good sandwiches and pasteries
The Woodsman Tavern
4537 SE Division StIncredible local food.
From the staff of our favorite breakfast place Detour Cafe (closed and we are so sad). Get the cardamom bread!
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Ford Food & Drink
2505 SE 11th AveFrom the staff of our favorite breakfast place Detour Cafe (closed and we are so sad). Get the cardamom bread!
Tidbit
2880 Southeast Division StreetFood Cart area. Great outdoor sitting area, beers on tap.
Great local tacos, my favorite on the street! The fried avocado is exactly what you want it to be
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Stella Taco
3060 SE Division StGreat local tacos, my favorite on the street! The fried avocado is exactly what you want it to be
Essentials
What is more Portland then the local grocer co-op?
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People's Food Co-op
3029 SE 21st AveWhat is more Portland then the local grocer co-op?
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdBig Grocery Store - one stop shopping
Get great seafood in a shack. Walk next store for the fruits and veggies to go with it.
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Flying Fish Company LLC
3004 E Burnside StGet great seafood in a shack. Walk next store for the fruits and veggies to go with it.