Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdUniquely Portland, all wood fired food that is awesome.
2 locations and the one in SE is larger great spot for brunch.
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Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division St2 locations and the one in SE is larger great spot for brunch.
Little Bird Bistro
215 SW 6th AveOne of my faves for lunch or dinner.
Aviary
1733 NE Alberta Stelevated food with a twist.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian street food done well.
Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueScandinavian - all meals are casual and awesome.
Southern bliss - lines are long go early or for dinner.
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Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StSouthern bliss - lines are long go early or for dinner.
Hands down my favorite restaurant in town - Argentinian.
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OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdHands down my favorite restaurant in town - Argentinian.
Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th AveJust do it!
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdSmall selection, divine.
Boke Bowl
1028 SE Water AveOMG goodness, bowl - noodles - crack salad.
Yep - it is worth the hype! Spanish tapas influence
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Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StYep - it is worth the hype! Spanish tapas influence
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StOriginal bit touristy.
Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne Blvdsandwich heaven
Bunk Sandwiches
YUM
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi Ave2 locations - both eclectic Mexican winners
Pied Cow Coffeehouse
3244 SE Belmont Stsuper early Portland
JoLa Cafe
5915 S Corbett AveBest coffee in SW
Heart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside Stcoffee goodness
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StDO IT!
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StCoffee with style and a place to people watch
Wolf and Bear's
3925 North Mississippi AvenueFalafel food cart
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveIce cream!
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveIce creamy yumminess
Awesome Mexican in the hood - Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadilla is the bomb.
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Chez Jose
8502-A SW Terwilliger BlvdAwesome Mexican in the hood - Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadilla is the bomb.
Another great Mexican place - farm fresh ingredients and a hot spot for brunch in the hood.
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Verde Cocina Hillsdale
6446 SW Capitol HwyAnother great Mexican place - farm fresh ingredients and a hot spot for brunch in the hood.
Killer wood burning stove hearth pizza, seasonal salads and charm abounds! Get there early or take out!
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Tastebud
7783 SW Capitol HwyKiller wood burning stove hearth pizza, seasonal salads and charm abounds! Get there early or take out!
OMG good - get the gruyere and ham croissant warmed.
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Baker & Spice
6330 SW Capitol HwyOMG good - get the gruyere and ham croissant warmed.
Lovejoy Fountain Park
Yummy breakfast and lunch near the waterfront
Quick in and out counter service for killer small Thai menu.
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Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StQuick in and out counter service for killer small Thai menu.
Shopping
ink & peat - home + lifestyle
3808 N Williams AveSweet shop
The Meadow - N Mississippi Ave.
3731 N Mississippi Avechocolate and salt store
Essentials
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StTons of locations - the best store in town!
Drinks & Nightlife
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StGreat happy hour
Old timey feel - thrown back to the era of prohibition.
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The Secret Society
116 NE Russell StOld timey feel - thrown back to the era of prohibition.
Parks & Nature
Great woods with paths for solitude, running, dog walking, bird watching etc...
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Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger BlvdGreat woods with paths for solitude, running, dog walking, bird watching etc...