Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
A few blocks from the house, great new mexican. Try the puffy tacos and the queso fundido.
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La Taq
1625 NE Killingsworth StA few blocks from the house, great new mexican. Try the puffy tacos and the queso fundido.
Southern Thai food. Low key, fast-casual spot to get food by some allstar chefs from other highly lauded restaurants.
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Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StSouthern Thai food. Low key, fast-casual spot to get food by some allstar chefs from other highly lauded restaurants.
"Small" bites style eatery from the DOC people. Great bar program (and friendly bartenders). Cool vibe.
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Nonna Italian Tavern
5513 NE 30th Ave"Small" bites style eatery from the DOC people. Great bar program (and friendly bartenders). Cool vibe.
Favorite special occasions place for a prixe fixe Italian meal. Worth every penny.
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DOC food + wine
5519 NE 30th AveFavorite special occasions place for a prixe fixe Italian meal. Worth every penny.
Great Japanese food (and fusion). Get the burger... seriously, order the burger.
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Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th AveGreat Japanese food (and fusion). Get the burger... seriously, order the burger.
The premier prixe fixe joint in PDX by the reigning queen of PDX cuisine. Spendy, but if you're into food, you have to go.
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Beast
5425 NE 30th AveThe premier prixe fixe joint in PDX by the reigning queen of PDX cuisine. Spendy, but if you're into food, you have to go.
Gold standard for BBQ in Portland (which might not be saying much if you're from the South, but it's great food no matter who you are).
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Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StGold standard for BBQ in Portland (which might not be saying much if you're from the South, but it's great food no matter who you are).
Go early or be ready to grab a mug of coffee and wait. This is the place to go for brunch, and it's popular. Dogs welcome on the patio (with some menu items for them as well).
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Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StGo early or be ready to grab a mug of coffee and wait. This is the place to go for brunch, and it's popular. Dogs welcome on the patio (with some menu items for them as well).
Ice Cream like you've never had before. Crowd favorite, so find an off-peak time to go or expect to stand in line.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StIce Cream like you've never had before. Crowd favorite, so find an off-peak time to go or expect to stand in line.
Altabira City Tavern
1021 NE Grand AveSome of the best city views from the rooftop terrace
Gritty, local place. Great prices, huge portions, craft mason jar cocktails. Go for the best under-the-radar brunch in town.
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Swift Lounge
1932 NE BroadwayGritty, local place. Great prices, huge portions, craft mason jar cocktails. Go for the best under-the-radar brunch in town.
Known as one of the best brunches in town, but they have awesome food all day.
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Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StKnown as one of the best brunches in town, but they have awesome food all day.
Old school Portland reimagined for a new generation. This place has been around forever and remains relevant with updated menus, cool decor and a very Portland vibe.
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Produce Row Cafe
204 SE Oak StOld school Portland reimagined for a new generation. This place has been around forever and remains relevant with updated menus, cool decor and a very Portland vibe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Exceptional drinks and eclectic... well, eclectic everything. If you can't get into Beast, you can also get some Naomi Pomeroy food here (it's her husband's place).
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Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveExceptional drinks and eclectic... well, eclectic everything. If you can't get into Beast, you can also get some Naomi Pomeroy food here (it's her husband's place).
Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StGreat live music, great food, great drinks.
White Owl Social Club
1305 SE 8th AveDrink like a local. Hip spot with a phenomenal patio.
Parks & Nature
Closest neighborhood park. It's everything you want in a cute little neighborhood park: tennis, covered basketball courts, playground, ball fields, dog park, picnic/lounging areas.
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Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth StClosest neighborhood park. It's everything you want in a cute little neighborhood park: tennis, covered basketball courts, playground, ball fields, dog park, picnic/lounging areas.
4mi round trip from the house if you walk straight down Ainsworth. There is a public pool, lots of picnic space, and a beautiful rose garden with fountain.
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Peninsula Park
Peninsula Park4mi round trip from the house if you walk straight down Ainsworth. There is a public pool, lots of picnic space, and a beautiful rose garden with fountain.
The best starting point at Washington Park (a MUST SEE) is the rose garden. Iconic views and easy access to the zoo, hiking trails, tennis courts, pretty much everything Washington Park has to offer.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveThe best starting point at Washington Park (a MUST SEE) is the rose garden. Iconic views and easy access to the zoo, hiking trails, tennis courts, pretty much everything Washington Park has to offer.
Entertainment & Activities
Mimosa Studios - Paint Your Own Pottery
1718 NE Alberta StIt's pretty self-explanatory
Arts & Culture
Check their website for shows/tickets: https://www.albertarosetheatre.com/
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Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StCheck their website for shows/tickets: https://www.albertarosetheatre.com/
Shopping
The Shoe Store
1603 NE Alberta StCool/trendy selection
Red Sail
1723 NE Alberta StDecor and keepsakes you and your friends will actually want
DIGS Inside & Out
8301 SE 13th AveCool furniture and decor