Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi AveGood healthy basic food.
Shoko Sushi
4807 SE Woodstock BlvdGreat tempura and spicy eggplant rolls.
Jade Teahouse
7912 SE 13th AveGood vietnamese-fusion food and great desserts.
Great Indian fusion food and nice ambiance. Outdoor seating in the right weather.
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StGreat Indian fusion food and nice ambiance. Outdoor seating in the right weather.
Gino's
8051 SE 13th AveWarm and cozy old fashioned bar/restaurant.
Dick's Primal Burger
4905 SE Woodstock BlvdGrass-fed beef burgers etc. Good vegetarian options.
Famous Portland Thai restaurant. Long lines during peak times. I think its a bit overrated but many people love it.
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Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StFamous Portland Thai restaurant. Long lines during peak times. I think its a bit overrated but many people love it.
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StExcellent food. Hard to get a table but sit at the bar.
Cloud City Ice Cream
4525 SE Woodstock BlvdBest ice cream in Portland!
Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
2225 E Burnside StFun and delicious desserts and a cozy ambience.
One of the best restaurants in Portland. Noted for meat eaters but also great vegetarian dishes. Go early or late.
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OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdOne of the best restaurants in Portland. Noted for meat eaters but also great vegetarian dishes. Go early or late.
Some of the best pizza in Portland (also try Apizza Scholls)
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Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th AveSome of the best pizza in Portland (also try Apizza Scholls)
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat pizza - also long lines.
Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveGood coffee shop - nice place to work.
First Cup Coffee House
4103 SE Woodstock BlvdGood coffee and nice people.
Ron's Restaurant
8869 SE 82nd AveExcellent breakfast.
Delta Cafe
4607 SE Woodstock BlvdFun bar and hearty food.
Double Mountain Taproom
4336 SE Woodstock BlvdGreat beer and pizza
Essentials
Good food to go, nice rooftop eating area/bar, great produce.
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StGood food to go, nice rooftop eating area/bar, great produce.
Shopping
Tumbleweed
1812 NE Alberta StAwesome women's dress/clothing shop.
Tilde
7919 SE 13th AveGreat neighborhood shop for jewelry, cards, home items, gifts.
Great spot if you are interested in recycled building materials.
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The ReBuilding Center
3625 N Mississippi AveGreat spot if you are interested in recycled building materials.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lutz Tavern
4639 SE Woodstock BlvdFriendly local bar with pool table.
Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdCozy cocktail spot.
Everything Else
Beautiful spot in all seasons - closed until spring 2016 for major renovations.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful spot in all seasons - closed until spring 2016 for major renovations.
Woodstock Farmers Market
4600 SE Woodstock BlvdOpen Sundays late spring-early fall.
SE Bybee Blvd MAX Station
Great way to get downtown.
Gigantic Brewing
5224 SE 26th Avegreat beer and fun spot.
Parks & Nature
Lan Su Chinesischer Garten
239 NW Everett StGreat for afternoon quiet time.
Westmoreland Park Natur-Spielplatz
7530 SE 22nd AveGreat nature play area for kids.
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
10830 Southeast Oaks Park WayNice place for a walk.
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveSweet little spot.
Sightseeing
Springwater Corridor Trail
8738 SE 19th AveGreat biking trail