Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
My Thai is a half block from our house, but it isn't just the place on the corner. It's a lovely, family-run restaurant where you can get fresh, excellent Thai to eat in or take out.
My Thai Bistro
3500 SE Hawthorne BlvdMy Thai is a half block from our house, but it isn't just the place on the corner. It's a lovely, family-run restaurant where you can get fresh, excellent Thai to eat in or take out.
A big hit with our out of town guests. Great for big groups - another friendly, family run spot that has great Mediterranean food for eating in or taking out.
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TarBoush Lebanese Bistro & Bar
3257 SE Hawthorne BlvdA big hit with our out of town guests. Great for big groups - another friendly, family run spot that has great Mediterranean food for eating in or taking out.
RICE JUNKIES
3545 SE Hawthorne BlvdOur favorite is the fresh, customizable bibimbap, and it's right across the street!
Delicious Mexican food and drinks, unforgettable atmosphere. Order at the counter - be prepared for a wait!
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¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardDelicious Mexican food and drinks, unforgettable atmosphere. Order at the counter - be prepared for a wait!
Local coffee heroes - a great cup of coffee served with a smile (and probably a beard).
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StLocal coffee heroes - a great cup of coffee served with a smile (and probably a beard).
Located inside Powells' Hawthorne location, a lovely cup of Portland coffee.
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The Fresh Pot
4001 N Mississippi AveLocated inside Powells' Hawthorne location, a lovely cup of Portland coffee.
The most delicious pie. A neighborhood joint. They also serve very nice breakfast food.
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Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StThe most delicious pie. A neighborhood joint. They also serve very nice breakfast food.
A true French bakery that will knock your socks off.
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St. Honoré Bakery SE Division
3333 SE Division StA true French bakery that will knock your socks off.
Holiday
Italian-style bakery/pizzeria and excellent coffee.
Wood-fired pizza and other Italian delectables. Try their 5:00 happy hour!
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Cibo
3539 SE Division StWood-fired pizza and other Italian delectables. Try their 5:00 happy hour!
A glorious collection of food carts, open year-round. What Portland is famous for!
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Tidbit
2880 Southeast Division StreetA glorious collection of food carts, open year-round. What Portland is famous for!
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StThe best donuts you will ever eat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sweet and romantic - great for dates or a group of ladies.
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Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdSweet and romantic - great for dates or a group of ladies.
Gold Dust Meridian
3267 SE Hawthorne BlvdA neighborhood institution.
Victory Bar
3652 SE Division StFun and Portlandy.
This, and Sweet Hereafter down the block, are good stops on a drinking tour of the neighborhood.
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Aalto Lounge
3356 SE Belmont StThis, and Sweet Hereafter down the block, are good stops on a drinking tour of the neighborhood.
Essentials
A beloved local grocery. If you need cheap/selection, Fred Meyer is across the way.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveA beloved local grocery. If you need cheap/selection, Fred Meyer is across the way.
Entertainment & Activities
Run over here with the kids to get the ya-yas out!
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Sewallcrest Park
Run over here with the kids to get the ya-yas out!