Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
The best vegan Indian food I've ever had! Cocktails are a little weak, though tasty. Must try the small cauliflower plate.
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The Sudra
28 NE 28th AveThe best vegan Indian food I've ever had! Cocktails are a little weak, though tasty. Must try the small cauliflower plate.
The best bagels I've ever had, even after living in NY for a decade! Friendly staff, fresh bagels, generous cream cheese.
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Bernstein's Bagels
8408 N Lombard StThe best bagels I've ever had, even after living in NY for a decade! Friendly staff, fresh bagels, generous cream cheese.
I come here to work if I don't want to be at home. Tasty drinks and food, plenty of tables, sometimes a few loud children...
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Cathedral Coffee
7530 N Willamette BlvdI come here to work if I don't want to be at home. Tasty drinks and food, plenty of tables, sometimes a few loud children...
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy during the winter, lively during nice weather, this casual hangout surrounded by food carts is our go-to as a bar/restaurant/game-playing/music-listening spot (live music on Summer weekends).
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The St Johns Beer Porch
7316 N Lombard StCozy during the winter, lively during nice weather, this casual hangout surrounded by food carts is our go-to as a bar/restaurant/game-playing/music-listening spot (live music on Summer weekends).
Quirky and so friendly, I love this overheated little neighborhood haunt.
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Lombard House
7337 N Lombard StQuirky and so friendly, I love this overheated little neighborhood haunt.
This family-friendly bar chain is a perfect setting for playing board games or darts while enjoying rotating beers, toasted sandwiches, or pizza.
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Lucky Labrador Tap Room
1700 N Killingsworth StThis family-friendly bar chain is a perfect setting for playing board games or darts while enjoying rotating beers, toasted sandwiches, or pizza.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park with amazing views of our iconic bridge, the river, and the west hills. Dog-friendly, great for kids, and there's even a dock to fish from.
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Cathedral Park
Beautiful park with amazing views of our iconic bridge, the river, and the west hills. Dog-friendly, great for kids, and there's even a dock to fish from.
Another beautiful nearby park, the towering trees make it a cool retreat.
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Columbia Park
Another beautiful nearby park, the towering trees make it a cool retreat.
This nature preserve has trails of varying lengths and some lovely opportunities for spotting wildlife year-round. Keep your eyes peeled for nutria, our own local ROUSes.
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Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
5300 N Marine DrThis nature preserve has trails of varying lengths and some lovely opportunities for spotting wildlife year-round. Keep your eyes peeled for nutria, our own local ROUSes.
This city park offers dozens of miles of trails for all different levels of experience. A few trails pick up right at the road, only two and a half miles from our front door.
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Ipharki yomdiliya
This city park offers dozens of miles of trails for all different levels of experience. A few trails pick up right at the road, only two and a half miles from our front door.
Entertainment & Activities
If you're looking to indulge, this is my favorite dispensary. They have discounts for teachers and students, and you get 10% off if you've shopped at the New Seasons grocery store across the street. Friendly, knowledgeable, approachable staff.
Portland Best Buds
6313 N Lombard StIf you're looking to indulge, this is my favorite dispensary. They have discounts for teachers and students, and you get 10% off if you've shopped at the New Seasons grocery store across the street. Friendly, knowledgeable, approachable staff.
St. Johns Twin Cinema
8704 N Lombard StDelightfully slightly rundown and cozy.
Sightseeing
I'm biased, but this bridge is the most beautiful of all our bridges, and the views toward Portland are unmatched: moody and mystic in the fog or rain, majestic in the sun.
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Northwest Saint Johns Bridge
Northwest Saint Johns BridgeI'm biased, but this bridge is the most beautiful of all our bridges, and the views toward Portland are unmatched: moody and mystic in the fog or rain, majestic in the sun.