Guidebook for Portland

Jamie
Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Great Neighborhood Coffee and local Baked Goods
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TwentySix Cafe
2723 NE 7th Ave
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Great Neighborhood Coffee and local Baked Goods
One of the best Ribeyes I've ever had, and supposedly incredible Chowder
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OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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One of the best Ribeyes I've ever had, and supposedly incredible Chowder
Their CORN Pizza is one of my faves. Non traditional with a cornmeal crust, they use local ingredients and make exceptional salads and more.
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Dove Vivi Pizza
2727 NE Glisan St
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Their CORN Pizza is one of my faves. Non traditional with a cornmeal crust, they use local ingredients and make exceptional salads and more.
The street is a famous destination to stroll down. Tons of shops and restaurants. This is another Portland fave. Fresh Mexican with a twist.
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi Ave
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The street is a famous destination to stroll down. Tons of shops and restaurants. This is another Portland fave. Fresh Mexican with a twist.
My favorite go to Thai. The Pumpkin Curry is AMAZING!
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Monsoon Thai Cuisine
4236 N Mississippi Ave
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My favorite go to Thai. The Pumpkin Curry is AMAZING!
My favorite hole-in-the-wall Chinese Restaurant by far. I'm kinda famous here. Order: Sesame Beef/Chicken, Pepper Salted Shrimp, Sauteed String Beans, Chicken in Peanut Curry Sauce, to name a few . .
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Zien Hong
5314 NE Sandy Blvd
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My favorite hole-in-the-wall Chinese Restaurant by far. I'm kinda famous here. Order: Sesame Beef/Chicken, Pepper Salted Shrimp, Sauteed String Beans, Chicken in Peanut Curry Sauce, to name a few . .
Great Breakfast! Super busy on weekends.
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Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta St
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Great Breakfast! Super busy on weekends.
Local Fast Food (in my opinion better than In-N-Out, but I'm from here yo)
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Burgerville
1135 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Local Fast Food (in my opinion better than In-N-Out, but I'm from here yo)
Alternate walk-to Neighborhood Coffee (other than 26 Cafe) serving the famous STUMPTOWN Coffee
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Tiny's Coffee North East
2031 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Alternate walk-to Neighborhood Coffee (other than 26 Cafe) serving the famous STUMPTOWN Coffee

Shopping

Nike wares at a discount!
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Nike Community Store
2650 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Nike wares at a discount!
The best Bookstore possibly in the World.
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Isixeko sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
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The best Bookstore possibly in the World.

Essentials

The Best (and possibly most expensive) Grocery Store. A local favorite that is rapidly taking over the city!
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division St
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The Best (and possibly most expensive) Grocery Store. A local favorite that is rapidly taking over the city!
A beautiful walk to and fro through the neighborhood.
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Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch St
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A beautiful walk to and fro through the neighborhood.

Drinks & Nightlife

This bar/restaurant is a true Portland Original! I have had many a birthday here, and the bar has an incredible happy hour for late night eats.
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RingSide Steakhouse
2165 W Burnside St
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This bar/restaurant is a true Portland Original! I have had many a birthday here, and the bar has an incredible happy hour for late night eats.

Everything Else

In my opinion WAY superior to VooDoo for Doughnuts and I hear the Ice Cream aint bad either.
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Angel's Donuts & Ice Cream
2805 NE Alberta St
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In my opinion WAY superior to VooDoo for Doughnuts and I hear the Ice Cream aint bad either.
A restaurant, movie theater, bar, soaking pool, all within the confines of an old school. Truly a unique experience, and just one of the several McMenamins Properties in town.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
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A restaurant, movie theater, bar, soaking pool, all within the confines of an old school. Truly a unique experience, and just one of the several McMenamins Properties in town.
One of the Country's Largest Urban Forest Reserves. 70 miles of recreational trails.
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Ipharki yomdiliya
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One of the Country's Largest Urban Forest Reserves. 70 miles of recreational trails.
An urban shopping/dining/people watching destination. One of Portland's most touristy streets, with plenty to keep one occupied for a whole afternoon.
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Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd Avenue
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An urban shopping/dining/people watching destination. One of Portland's most touristy streets, with plenty to keep one occupied for a whole afternoon.
Great spot if you're wanting to stay in the neighborhood. Walk to Whole Foods and pick up a picnic to enjoy on the way back.
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Irving Park
707 NE Fremont St
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Great spot if you're wanting to stay in the neighborhood. Walk to Whole Foods and pick up a picnic to enjoy on the way back.
Just walk up in numbered Streets to take in some of the most incredible estate homes nestled within city limits. The ancient trees are a sight to see on Knott between 14th and 21st any time of year.
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Irvington
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Just walk up in numbered Streets to take in some of the most incredible estate homes nestled within city limits. The ancient trees are a sight to see on Knott between 14th and 21st any time of year.
CrossFit X-Factor
2202 NW Roosevelt St

Sightseeing

A Historic Property in which to take in the views of the city and possibly tack on a hike through Forest Park.
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr
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A Historic Property in which to take in the views of the city and possibly tack on a hike through Forest Park.
The Highest Point in Portland. Wind through historic homes upward to the top of the hill where there are practically 360 degree views of the city. A great place to take in the sunset.
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Iphakamisa yaseCouncil Crest
1120 SW Council Crest Dr
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The Highest Point in Portland. Wind through historic homes upward to the top of the hill where there are practically 360 degree views of the city. A great place to take in the sunset.
If you are lucky enough to catch this place in full bloom, DO IT! Award winning roses of all varieties nestles in Portland's West Hills with spectacular views of the City.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston Ave
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If you are lucky enough to catch this place in full bloom, DO IT! Award winning roses of all varieties nestles in Portland's West Hills with spectacular views of the City.
The old highway is such a beautiful and close drive. Tons of hikes all along. Vistas of the Columbia River which divides Oregon and Washington. Multnomah Falls! A truly spectacular natural phenomenon.
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Isifunda sase Columbia River Gorge National Scenic
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The old highway is such a beautiful and close drive. Tons of hikes all along. Vistas of the Columbia River which divides Oregon and Washington. Multnomah Falls! A truly spectacular natural phenomenon.
Only 1.5hrs away from town is the Cannon Beach. Probably the most popular beach town, but drive south on 101 to Manzanita. Much more quaint, with Hikes and Surfing along the way!
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Cannon Beach
Center Street
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Only 1.5hrs away from town is the Cannon Beach. Probably the most popular beach town, but drive south on 101 to Manzanita. Much more quaint, with Hikes and Surfing along the way!
A ski resort in the winter. The exterior of the lodge is where they shot Kubrick's The Shining. Only about an hour or so away, and you'll have a true Oregon mountain experience. Mt Hood!
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Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline Road
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A ski resort in the winter. The exterior of the lodge is where they shot Kubrick's The Shining. Only about an hour or so away, and you'll have a true Oregon mountain experience. Mt Hood!

Arts & Culture

Our City Art Museum. Pretty impressive works, and the occasional mind blowing temporary exhibitions.
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I-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave
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Our City Art Museum. Pretty impressive works, and the occasional mind blowing temporary exhibitions.