Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Here are some local restaurants I love! Most are nearby and some even walkable.
Great cuisine, short walk from the cottage, and an outdoor and indoor eating area. Friendly staff and locally owned. The brunch is great too!
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Petisco
1411 NE BroadwayGreat cuisine, short walk from the cottage, and an outdoor and indoor eating area. Friendly staff and locally owned. The brunch is great too!
Pastini
Family friendly good Italian food
Fro yo! Natural, organic, and in a quaint shop on Broadway
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Eb & Bean Local Organic Frozen Yogurt (NE)
1425 NE BroadwayFro yo! Natural, organic, and in a quaint shop on Broadway
This is the Tea House inside Lan Su garden run by Tao of Tea. It’s beautiful. Great teas and light lunch snacks.
Lan Su Chinese Garden Teahouse
239 NW Everett StThis is the Tea House inside Lan Su garden run by Tao of Tea. It’s beautiful. Great teas and light lunch snacks.
Fun, tasty Mexican food with a twist. Great Margaritas
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveFun, tasty Mexican food with a twist. Great Margaritas
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTacovore
3707 NE Fremont StThe Pocket Pub
2719 NE 7th AveCharm Thai Restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
A few local pubs and bars. Some are an easy walk!
Wonderful deserts hand made with great full bar and huge list of wines and ports. Excellent late night romantic spot.
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Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
2225 E Burnside StWonderful deserts hand made with great full bar and huge list of wines and ports. Excellent late night romantic spot.
Great in the colder months, it is a little slice of hawaii! This Tiki lounge has a huge assortment of fun hawaiin style drinks, light snacks and a tropical vibe that is sure to have you smiling broadly.
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Hale Pele
2733 NE BroadwayGreat in the colder months, it is a little slice of hawaii! This Tiki lounge has a huge assortment of fun hawaiin style drinks, light snacks and a tropical vibe that is sure to have you smiling broadly.
Drifter
McMenamins Broadway Pub
1504 NE BroadwayFree House
1325 NE Fremont StThe Sports Bra
Parks & Nature
Wonderful Chinese garden in old China town, with a beautiful tea house serving Tao of Tea, and delicious treats.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StWonderful Chinese garden in old China town, with a beautiful tea house serving Tao of Tea, and delicious treats.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveInternational Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveHoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdPortland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell RdEssentials
Just a four block walk, they have essentials plus Wine and beer sold as well. All the sundries in case you forgot something. But, it’s just ok.
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Safeway Pharmacy
1100 NE BroadwayJust a four block walk, they have essentials plus Wine and beer sold as well. All the sundries in case you forgot something. But, it’s just ok.
High-quality food with premade dinners and lunches available. Excellent meat counter and good wine selection.
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Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StHigh-quality food with premade dinners and lunches available. Excellent meat counter and good wine selection.
New Seasons Market - Williams
Arts & Culture
Lots of great music from classical to pop can be heard at the Schnitz.
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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayLots of great music from classical to pop can be heard at the Schnitz.
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveI-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AvePortland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th AveGroceries
Whole Foods is a mile away; extra friendly staff and great fresh foods plus a fab food bar if ready made lunch and dinner.
Whole Foods Market
Restaurants near by
Milo's City Cafe
1325 NE BroadwayBlossoming Lotus
1713 NE 15th AveGreat Vegan! No really!
Excellent Japanese food; casual, fun, find in a Saki cask. Get the Udon! Serves cocktails.
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Izakaya Kichinto
102 NE Russell StExcellent Japanese food; casual, fun, find in a Saki cask. Get the Udon! Serves cocktails.