Brian’s guidebook
Food scene
Longtime classy spot for local & sustainable NW fare, with a lively bar, many beers & Oregon wines.
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Higgins
1239 SW BroadwayLongtime classy spot for local & sustainable NW fare, with a lively bar, many beers & Oregon wines.
Dishes take their inspiration from all over the world at this stylish venue mixing fresh cocktails.
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Canard
734 E Burnside StDishes take their inspiration from all over the world at this stylish venue mixing fresh cocktails.
Seasonally influenced Italian dishes, including popular thin-crust pizzas, in lodgelike digs.
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Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison StSeasonally influenced Italian dishes, including popular thin-crust pizzas, in lodgelike digs.
Bustling food hall with gourmet vendors, plus a mix of counter & communal seating.
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Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd AveBustling food hall with gourmet vendors, plus a mix of counter & communal seating.
A casual Japanese inspired counter service restaurant that tries to take only the food and service seriously. They serve sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and poke bowls.
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Fish & Rice
2332 NW Westover RdA casual Japanese inspired counter service restaurant that tries to take only the food and service seriously. They serve sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and poke bowls.
Modern Thai outfit is a buzzy spot for inventive dishes, craft cocktails & sophisticated atmosphere.
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PaaDee
6 SE 28th AveModern Thai outfit is a buzzy spot for inventive dishes, craft cocktails & sophisticated atmosphere.
Lively setting for wood-fired pies, plus other casual eats including salads & housemade ice cream.
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Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AveLively setting for wood-fired pies, plus other casual eats including salads & housemade ice cream.
The namesake Khao Man Gai (Thai chicken & rice wrapped in butcher paper) draws crowds to this cart.
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Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StThe namesake Khao Man Gai (Thai chicken & rice wrapped in butcher paper) draws crowds to this cart.
Two locations, in downtown and inner Southeast Portland, featuring vegetable-centric dishes Mediterranean flavor such as falafel, hummus and house-made pita, and a variety of salads.
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Shalom Y'all SE - Eastside Location
117 SE Taylor StTwo locations, in downtown and inner Southeast Portland, featuring vegetable-centric dishes Mediterranean flavor such as falafel, hummus and house-made pita, and a variety of salads.
Small-batch, chef-driven ice cream, handmade using local ingredients.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StSmall-batch, chef-driven ice cream, handmade using local ingredients.
Upscale Mediterranean-Middle Eastern fare & cocktails served in an industrial-chic setting.
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Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th AveUpscale Mediterranean-Middle Eastern fare & cocktails served in an industrial-chic setting.
Small plates, cheeses & seasonal sides pair with an array of steaks at this lively New American.
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Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StSmall plates, cheeses & seasonal sides pair with an array of steaks at this lively New American.
Named after the Southern Thai City of Hat Yai near the Malaysian border, Hat Yai was inspired by the streetside fried chicken vendors and small curry and roti shops in Southern Thailand. We prepare fresh roti made by hand every day. We also serve our favorite versions of other famous foods from Southern Thailand. We are a casual counter-service restaurant and accept walk-in business only. Join us at either of our two locations on NE Killingsworth or SE Belmont!
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Hat Yai Belmont
605 SE Belmont StNamed after the Southern Thai City of Hat Yai near the Malaysian border, Hat Yai was inspired by the streetside fried chicken vendors and small curry and roti shops in Southern Thailand. We prepare fresh roti made by hand every day. We also serve our favorite versions of other famous foods from Southern Thailand. We are a casual counter-service restaurant and accept walk-in business only. Join us at either of our two locations on NE Killingsworth or SE Belmont!
Sugarpine Drive-In is Oregon's Premier Destination Drive-In Restaurant located at mile marker zero of the Historic Columbia River Highway on the banks of the Sandy River.
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Sugarpine Drive-In
1208 E Historic Columbia River HwySugarpine Drive-In is Oregon's Premier Destination Drive-In Restaurant located at mile marker zero of the Historic Columbia River Highway on the banks of the Sandy River.
Modern Thai eatery serving creative BBQ & craft cocktails including tiki drinks in traditional mugs.
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Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Modern Thai eatery serving creative BBQ & craft cocktails including tiki drinks in traditional mugs.
Texas-style ribs & brisket dished up in a humble, fixed-location food truck with picnic tables.
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Matt's BBQ
4233 N Mississippi AveTexas-style ribs & brisket dished up in a humble, fixed-location food truck with picnic tables.
Sightseeing
Washington Park is a public urban park in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. It includes a zoo, forestry museum, arboretum, children's museum, rose garden, Japanese garden, amphitheatre, memorials, archery range, tennis courts, soccer field, picnic areas, playgrounds, public art and many acres of wild forest with miles of trails.
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Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdWashington Park is a public urban park in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. It includes a zoo, forestry museum, arboretum, children's museum, rose garden, Japanese garden, amphitheatre, memorials, archery range, tennis courts, soccer field, picnic areas, playgrounds, public art and many acres of wild forest with miles of trails.
Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.
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Portland japanska trädgård
611 SW Kingston AveMany styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.
One of the only aerial commuter trams in the country, Portland Aerial Tram connects South Waterfront to Marquam Hill. Passengers ride between S.W. Moody & Gibbs on the waterfront and Kohler Pavilion on the hill. Designed to handle severe weather conditions, the Tram runs year-round.
The Tram is ADA-compliant and welcomes mobility-assistance devices. Four seats are available for people who need to sit.
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South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AveOne of the only aerial commuter trams in the country, Portland Aerial Tram connects South Waterfront to Marquam Hill. Passengers ride between S.W. Moody & Gibbs on the waterfront and Kohler Pavilion on the hill. Designed to handle severe weather conditions, the Tram runs year-round.
The Tram is ADA-compliant and welcomes mobility-assistance devices. Four seats are available for people who need to sit.
At 5,200 acres, Portland’s Forest Park is one of the largest urban forests in the United States. With more than 80 miles of trails, fire lanes and forest roads, Forest Park stretches for more than seven miles along the eastern slope of the Tualatin Mountains, overlooking Northwest Portland and the convergence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Forest Park offers an unparalleled opportunity for visitors to experience a true Northwest forest without leaving the Portland city limits.
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Skogsparken
At 5,200 acres, Portland’s Forest Park is one of the largest urban forests in the United States. With more than 80 miles of trails, fire lanes and forest roads, Forest Park stretches for more than seven miles along the eastern slope of the Tualatin Mountains, overlooking Northwest Portland and the convergence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Forest Park offers an unparalleled opportunity for visitors to experience a true Northwest forest without leaving the Portland city limits.
Bakeries/Cafe's
Local fixture supplying fresh baked goods & French bistro fare in a bustling, counter-serve setup.
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Ken's Artisan Bakery
338 NW 21st AveLocal fixture supplying fresh baked goods & French bistro fare in a bustling, counter-serve setup.
St. Honoré Boulangerie, located in Portland and Lake Oswego is Oregon's premier bakery, serving the finest French baked goods and event catering!
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St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StSt. Honoré Boulangerie, located in Portland and Lake Oswego is Oregon's premier bakery, serving the finest French baked goods and event catering!
Cute, hip cafe doling out creative vegan & gluten-free sandwiches, soups & desserts, plus cocktails.
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Petunia's Pies & Pastries
610 SW 12th AveCute, hip cafe doling out creative vegan & gluten-free sandwiches, soups & desserts, plus cocktails.
Coffee Culture
Chipper coffeehouse featuring small-batch java & other items in classic surroundings.
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Sterling Coffee Roasters
518 NW 21st AveChipper coffeehouse featuring small-batch java & other items in classic surroundings.
Serving exceptional coffees from the world's finest roasters, prepared by the most skilled baristas in Portland, Oregon.
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Barista
1725 NE Alberta StServing exceptional coffees from the world's finest roasters, prepared by the most skilled baristas in Portland, Oregon.
We are a group of people who operate coffee bars, roast coffee, and have a deep love for hosting our city, and its guests.
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Good Coffee
4747 SE Division StWe are a group of people who operate coffee bars, roast coffee, and have a deep love for hosting our city, and its guests.
Coffee bar chain offering house-roasted direct-trade coffee, along with brewing gear & whole beans
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StCoffee bar chain offering house-roasted direct-trade coffee, along with brewing gear & whole beans
Day Trips
It’s the go-to destination for foodies, trekkers, historians and adrenaline junkies. Called the windsurfing capital of the world, Hood River is located at the panoramic crossroads of the Columbia River Gorge and the Cascade Range. It’s chock-full of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, craft breweries, wineries and farm-to-table bounty. We recommend doing it all.
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Hood River
It’s the go-to destination for foodies, trekkers, historians and adrenaline junkies. Called the windsurfing capital of the world, Hood River is located at the panoramic crossroads of the Columbia River Gorge and the Cascade Range. It’s chock-full of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, craft breweries, wineries and farm-to-table bounty. We recommend doing it all.
A waterfall as magnificent and memorable as any in the country is located just a 30- minute drive outside of Portland.
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Multnomah Falls station
A waterfall as magnificent and memorable as any in the country is located just a 30- minute drive outside of Portland.
Mt. Hood’s perpetually snowy peak — crowned by eleven glaciers, one for every thousand feet it rises above sea level — can be seen from miles and miles away. It’s home to a total of six ski areas, making it a great base camp for skiers.
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Mount Hood
Mt. Hood’s perpetually snowy peak — crowned by eleven glaciers, one for every thousand feet it rises above sea level — can be seen from miles and miles away. It’s home to a total of six ski areas, making it a great base camp for skiers.
Legendary. Awe-inspiring. Steeped in rich Pacific Northwest history and built by hand to withstand the ages. The lodge guest rooms reflect the era of handmade furnishings and hand-painted artwork. This isn’t your average, run-of-the-mill ski lodge. Built in 1936 and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977, Timberline Lodge is one of Oregon’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing nearly two million visitors every year.
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Timberline Lodge
7000 NE Airport WayLegendary. Awe-inspiring. Steeped in rich Pacific Northwest history and built by hand to withstand the ages. The lodge guest rooms reflect the era of handmade furnishings and hand-painted artwork. This isn’t your average, run-of-the-mill ski lodge. Built in 1936 and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977, Timberline Lodge is one of Oregon’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing nearly two million visitors every year.
Cannon Beach is pretty inspiring. Haystack Rock towers on the shoreline. Waterfalls cascade onto the sand at Hug Point. Marine life peeks out at low tide. It’s no wonder National Geographic listed Cannon Beach as one of the 100 most beautiful places in the world in 2013. Plus the city’s many art galleries, restaurants, boutiques and oceanfront lodging can easily spark your imagination.
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Cannon Beach
Center StreetCannon Beach is pretty inspiring. Haystack Rock towers on the shoreline. Waterfalls cascade onto the sand at Hug Point. Marine life peeks out at low tide. It’s no wonder National Geographic listed Cannon Beach as one of the 100 most beautiful places in the world in 2013. Plus the city’s many art galleries, restaurants, boutiques and oceanfront lodging can easily spark your imagination.