Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
This is my 'regular' hangout. It has really excellent food for a bar and it's perhaps one of the best Bourbon lists in town. If the Blazers or Timers are playing it's quite busy! Try the Elk Burger. It's terrific.
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The Old Gold
2105 N Killingsworth StThis is my 'regular' hangout. It has really excellent food for a bar and it's perhaps one of the best Bourbon lists in town. If the Blazers or Timers are playing it's quite busy! Try the Elk Burger. It's terrific.
Backyard Social
1914 N Killingsworth StA real speakeasy kind of place that caters to the wine/restaurant trade. Great wine list with not your usual suspects on the list! You'll have to look for this place as it's down a short alley and kinda underground, a flight of stairs down to the entrance.
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Les Caves: a Winery Bar
1719 Northeast Alberta StreetA real speakeasy kind of place that caters to the wine/restaurant trade. Great wine list with not your usual suspects on the list! You'll have to look for this place as it's down a short alley and kinda underground, a flight of stairs down to the entrance.
Keys Lounge
533 NE Killingsworth StFun local hangout that live DJs spin records on select nights.
Food Scene
Typical Portland style coffee shop but really excellent coffee. Has even been frequented by 'Portlandia' celebs!
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Red E Café
1006 N Killingsworth StTypical Portland style coffee shop but really excellent coffee. Has even been frequented by 'Portlandia' celebs!
Portland is overrun with Farmer's markets in all the various neighborhoods but this is the crown jewel. On Saturdays from early spring on thru October you can lose yourself in this maze of vendor stalls.
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Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AvePortland is overrun with Farmer's markets in all the various neighborhoods but this is the crown jewel. On Saturdays from early spring on thru October you can lose yourself in this maze of vendor stalls.
My absolutely favorite coffee shop. Only about a 20 minute walk from my house and well worth it!
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Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveMy absolutely favorite coffee shop. Only about a 20 minute walk from my house and well worth it!
Only sustainable sourced Sushi at this small 3 restaurant chain. Amazing as well.
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Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveOnly sustainable sourced Sushi at this small 3 restaurant chain. Amazing as well.
One of the long time establishments on the Portland food scene. They moved to this location about 8 years ago and for good reason. One of the only open air 'roof top' restaurants that look over the west hills. It's gets very busy at sunset so get there early! Plus, they grow/farm their own produce from their roof.
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Noble Rot
1111 East Burnside StreetOne of the long time establishments on the Portland food scene. They moved to this location about 8 years ago and for good reason. One of the only open air 'roof top' restaurants that look over the west hills. It's gets very busy at sunset so get there early! Plus, they grow/farm their own produce from their roof.
Cute local coffee shop for those 'bookworms' plus great 'breakfast tacos'!
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The Stacks Coffeehouse
1831 N Killingsworth StCute local coffee shop for those 'bookworms' plus great 'breakfast tacos'!
A fabulous Peruvian restaurant tucked away in my neighborhood. Truly is fabulous but it's small. Make reservations if you want to go! It's still kinda off the radar of the 'food scene' in PDX but won't be for long...
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Casa Zoraya
841 N Lombard StA fabulous Peruvian restaurant tucked away in my neighborhood. Truly is fabulous but it's small. Make reservations if you want to go! It's still kinda off the radar of the 'food scene' in PDX but won't be for long...
Parks & Nature
This park is amazing for most any type of outdoor activity you may want to do - hiking, running, mountain biking or just a stroll. One of the more popular routes is the Wildwood Trail or you can do a more strenuous hike up to Pittock Mansion which has great city views.
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Forest Park
This park is amazing for most any type of outdoor activity you may want to do - hiking, running, mountain biking or just a stroll. One of the more popular routes is the Wildwood Trail or you can do a more strenuous hike up to Pittock Mansion which has great city views.
Mt. Tabor Park
Another great park located in the SE part of the city. Worth an explore!
Essentials
A great local/regional grocery, similar to Whole Foods but not quite as expensive. My regular shopping location.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveA great local/regional grocery, similar to Whole Foods but not quite as expensive. My regular shopping location.
In case you forgot any essentials or need to just pick up a few snacks.
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Plaid Pantry
1305 SW 11th AveIn case you forgot any essentials or need to just pick up a few snacks.
Need laundry done - do it while at a cafe/bar! Only in Portland.
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Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StNeed laundry done - do it while at a cafe/bar! Only in Portland.
Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard StOne stop shopping for all your food and household needs.
Sightseeing
This is a must visit for all! Yes, it is a bit touristy but the drive up the Gorge alone is worth it as well.
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Multnomah Falls station
This is a must visit for all! Yes, it is a bit touristy but the drive up the Gorge alone is worth it as well.
Shopping
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St