Judy’s guidebook
Things to do with your Kids
Awesome art studio for kids with areas for them to explore paint, clay, even a sand box-like bin of rainbow colored rice-need I say more? My kids could spend hours here and always want to go back for more!
Smartypants
5512 N Montana AveAwesome art studio for kids with areas for them to explore paint, clay, even a sand box-like bin of rainbow colored rice-need I say more? My kids could spend hours here and always want to go back for more!
This magical play ground on the north end of the park has a sand pit, swings, merry-go-round, climbing walls and slides. It's also just a 10+ minute walk from the Overlook Nook.
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Arbor Lodge Park
North Bryant StreetThis magical play ground on the north end of the park has a sand pit, swings, merry-go-round, climbing walls and slides. It's also just a 10+ minute walk from the Overlook Nook.
Top notch science museum right on the river. Check their website for rotating exhibits.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveTop notch science museum right on the river. Check their website for rotating exhibits.
Low-key 2,000 sq ft play space with a play structure with a separate gated area for crawlers. There's also a room with magnatiles, play-dough and other building toys.
The Wiggle Room
1925 NE 42nd AveLow-key 2,000 sq ft play space with a play structure with a separate gated area for crawlers. There's also a room with magnatiles, play-dough and other building toys.
Pretty views and a nice play structure for kids. Outside of the gated play area is lawn where you can lay a blanket and have a snack or throw around a ball.
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The Fields Park
1099 NW Overton StPretty views and a nice play structure for kids. Outside of the gated play area is lawn where you can lay a blanket and have a snack or throw around a ball.
Favorite restaurants
Call to make a reservation ahead of time. Delicious Korean fare with a twist!
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Han Oak Restaurant
511 NE 24th AveCall to make a reservation ahead of time. Delicious Korean fare with a twist!
Think ahead and make a reservation. Wonderful salads and a twist on Italian food. Nothing too outlandish, just the right amount of surprise.
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Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StThink ahead and make a reservation. Wonderful salads and a twist on Italian food. Nothing too outlandish, just the right amount of surprise.
Yummy pasta dishes you can enjoy with kids in tow or not. Warning: it can be a little loud in there.
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Grassa
1205 SW Washington StYummy pasta dishes you can enjoy with kids in tow or not. Warning: it can be a little loud in there.
This food window is part of a gourmet market called "Providore Foods". You can pick up to go or eat inside the market. Juicy Mediterranean style chicken, housemade foccaccia, roasted potatoes and salad are their signature items.
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Arrosto
2340 NE Sandy BlvdThis food window is part of a gourmet market called "Providore Foods". You can pick up to go or eat inside the market. Juicy Mediterranean style chicken, housemade foccaccia, roasted potatoes and salad are their signature items.
Favorite casual places to eat
NYC style bagels with interesting sandwich combinations. Located in an up-and-coming industrial area of Portland. A short drive from The Overlook Nook.
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Bernstein's Bagels
816 N Russell StNYC style bagels with interesting sandwich combinations. Located in an up-and-coming industrial area of Portland. A short drive from The Overlook Nook.
A traditional Thai chicken and rice dish is her signature and it's so good! She has several food carts around the city and two restaurant locations. The SE Ankeny location is the only one that serves a full menu.
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Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 Southeast Ankeny StreetA traditional Thai chicken and rice dish is her signature and it's so good! She has several food carts around the city and two restaurant locations. The SE Ankeny location is the only one that serves a full menu.
Favorite brunch places
We eat here multiple times a month and they never disappoint!
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Helser's On Alberta
1538 NE Alberta StWe eat here multiple times a month and they never disappoint!
Recently moved to a larger, newer space and the food is still excellent! If you like brunch, this is a must do!
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Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd AveRecently moved to a larger, newer space and the food is still excellent! If you like brunch, this is a must do!
A bit of a trek from The Overlook Nook but if you find yourself in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood, this would be a wonderful place to have brunch!
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Beeswing Restaurant
6716 Southeast Milwaukie AvenueA bit of a trek from The Overlook Nook but if you find yourself in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood, this would be a wonderful place to have brunch!
Gorgeous space and innovative, delicious food. Expect a wait. They have a bunch of toys for little ones so bring them!
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Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StGorgeous space and innovative, delicious food. Expect a wait. They have a bunch of toys for little ones so bring them!