Ayako’s guidebook
Breweries
One of our favorite breweries. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Best to make an RSVP in advance to avoid a wait.
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Ex Novo Brewing Co.
2326 N Flint AveOne of our favorite breweries. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Best to make an RSVP in advance to avoid a wait.
One of the first breweries that Hayden took me to before I moved to Portland. Excellent view of the city hills across the river if you pick the right table. Great beer and also great non-pub food. They also have a Thursday beer/burger special which is good, too.
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Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StOne of the first breweries that Hayden took me to before I moved to Portland. Excellent view of the city hills across the river if you pick the right table. Great beer and also great non-pub food. They also have a Thursday beer/burger special which is good, too.
Food scene
Real Texas breakfast tacos. Delicious! They also have non-breakfast tacos. Grab a couple while you walk Hawthorne.
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Matt's BBQ Tacos
2216 SE Hawthorne BlvdReal Texas breakfast tacos. Delicious! They also have non-breakfast tacos. Grab a couple while you walk Hawthorne.
Favorite brunch spot, the scrambles and giant biscuit are favorites. Great covered patio.
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Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StFavorite brunch spot, the scrambles and giant biscuit are favorites. Great covered patio.
Not a Clown Bar! Cool bar in SE Portland. Proof of vaccination required.
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Creepy's
627 SE Morrison StNot a Clown Bar! Cool bar in SE Portland. Proof of vaccination required.
Bikes, beers, bbq, burgers & booze! Good for people watching on Alberta. Get the Pancho burger
Parts and Service Bar and Grill
2940 Northeast Alberta StreetBikes, beers, bbq, burgers & booze! Good for people watching on Alberta. Get the Pancho burger
Cute restaurant with folks that know their wines. The beignets filled with Tillamook cheese are so good.
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OK Omens
1758 SE Hawthorne BlvdCute restaurant with folks that know their wines. The beignets filled with Tillamook cheese are so good.
Beautiful pastries and chocolates. Do not miss this place.
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Jinju Patisserie
4063 N Williams AveBeautiful pastries and chocolates. Do not miss this place.
Sightseeing
Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AveSaturday only
Forest Park NW PDX Entrance
4099 NW Thurman StLarge forested park with good trails.
Cathedral Park
Iconic Portland bridge. Take a picnic.
Shopping
Music Millennium
3158 E Burnside StFun place to browse records, new and used.
Winery
Best in-Portland winery. Not to miss is the charcuterie vending machine! Athena and her husband Stewart make excellent wines. Try their namesakes.
Boedecker Cellars Winery, Tasting Room + Bottle Shop
2621 NW 30th AveBest in-Portland winery. Not to miss is the charcuterie vending machine! Athena and her husband Stewart make excellent wines. Try their namesakes.