Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Dive Bar with some of the best fried chicken anywhere. Takes quite a while 25-30 minutes to get your food as everythng is made to order and fried on the spot. Maybe 1.25 miles from the lil house, but I consider this walking distance from the lil house.
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Reel M Inn
2430 SE Division St
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Dive Bar with some of the best fried chicken anywhere. Takes quite a while 25-30 minutes to get your food as everythng is made to order and fried on the spot. Maybe 1.25 miles from the lil house, but I consider this walking distance from the lil house.
Their scones have ruined all other scones for me. They are scone perfection and I don't consider myself to be a scone snob. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Tabor Bread
4438 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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Their scones have ruined all other scones for me. They are scone perfection and I don't consider myself to be a scone snob. Walking distance from the lil house.
This is not a hotel! This is a must-go-to restaurant. A MUST as it is a treasure in our neighborhood and a very short walk from the lil house. The cocktails are fun and the vibe is so special. You will not regret going here. Mellow spot, fantastic happy hour. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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This is not a hotel! This is a must-go-to restaurant. A MUST as it is a treasure in our neighborhood and a very short walk from the lil house. The cocktails are fun and the vibe is so special. You will not regret going here. Mellow spot, fantastic happy hour. Walking distance from the lil house.
Line forms at 430ish for 5p opening. If your are here for the weekend, I'd recommend a late lunch as they are open 11:30a-2:30p for a less of a wait. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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Line forms at 430ish for 5p opening. If your are here for the weekend, I'd recommend a late lunch as they are open 11:30a-2:30p for a less of a wait. Walking distance from the lil house.
Don't let the line fool you. It's a walk-up service and goes fairly quickly. Don't miss their margaritas--especially during happy hour. Go out to the patio and find a table. Very inspiring outdoor space. Lots to see. Walking distance from the lil house.
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¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
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Don't let the line fool you. It's a walk-up service and goes fairly quickly. Don't miss their margaritas--especially during happy hour. Go out to the patio and find a table. Very inspiring outdoor space. Lots to see. Walking distance from the lil house.
Quick fix for gourmet ice cream. Within walking distance to the lil house.
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Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi Ave
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Quick fix for gourmet ice cream. Within walking distance to the lil house.
Under the stumptown/woodsman tavern umbrella. beautiful spot, beautiful food, beautiful people. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division St
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Under the stumptown/woodsman tavern umbrella. beautiful spot, beautiful food, beautiful people. Walking distance from the lil house.
Wonderful spot that has grab and go pastries and / or a sit down full menu. They are a true french bakery and their pastries are unforgettably delicious. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy Blvd
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Wonderful spot that has grab and go pastries and / or a sit down full menu. They are a true french bakery and their pastries are unforgettably delicious. Walking distance from the lil house.
Fern stands for "Feeding Everyone Real Nourishment". Their guidebook for wellness is: 1. Start with a passion for Feeding Everyone Real Nourishment 2. Add a generous helping of fresh, local ingredients 3. Combine with planet consciousness 4. Stir in vitality 5. Sprinkle heart 6. Serve with care 7. Wash it down with joy. Quiet breakfast/lunch spot that sits in the peaceful Yoga Union Community Wellness Center. fernkitchen.com What a treasure. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Fern Kitchen
2311 SE 50th Ave
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Fern stands for "Feeding Everyone Real Nourishment". Their guidebook for wellness is: 1. Start with a passion for Feeding Everyone Real Nourishment 2. Add a generous helping of fresh, local ingredients 3. Combine with planet consciousness 4. Stir in vitality 5. Sprinkle heart 6. Serve with care 7. Wash it down with joy. Quiet breakfast/lunch spot that sits in the peaceful Yoga Union Community Wellness Center. fernkitchen.com What a treasure. Walking distance from the lil house.
Amazing plant based menu that never disappoints. Juice, smoothies, gluten-free and vegan menu. A really special restaurant that two gals started as a food cart, which is now this beautifully remodeled brick and mortar on Hawthorne; which says something about the staying power of their product. 5 stars. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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Amazing plant based menu that never disappoints. Juice, smoothies, gluten-free and vegan menu. A really special restaurant that two gals started as a food cart, which is now this beautifully remodeled brick and mortar on Hawthorne; which says something about the staying power of their product. 5 stars. Walking distance from the lil house.
Lowkey grab and go or sit at the bar pizza joint. Simple ingredients and confidence can be tasted in every bite. Not pretentious pizza. 1.5 miles of a walk (one way) from the lil house, through a lovely neighborhood.
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Scottie's Pizza Parlor
2128 SE Division St
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Lowkey grab and go or sit at the bar pizza joint. Simple ingredients and confidence can be tasted in every bite. Not pretentious pizza. 1.5 miles of a walk (one way) from the lil house, through a lovely neighborhood.
Positive vibes and craft coffee here. Also, a rotating gallery of great artwork on the wall, for purchase or simply for visual enjoyment. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Albina Press
4637 N Albina Ave
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Positive vibes and craft coffee here. Also, a rotating gallery of great artwork on the wall, for purchase or simply for visual enjoyment. Walking distance from the lil house.
Really cool organic coffee shop walking distance from the lil house. Plus the coffee can't be beat. Walking distance from the lil house.
Groundwork Coffee Co.
4703 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Really cool organic coffee shop walking distance from the lil house. Plus the coffee can't be beat. Walking distance from the lil house.
Pressed juice, smoothies, acai bowls, all things healthy. This place is the bomb. Check the hours because they close just past dinner time. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Kure Juice Bar
4380 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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Pressed juice, smoothies, acai bowls, all things healthy. This place is the bomb. Check the hours because they close just past dinner time. Walking distance from the lil house.
Tasty tasty ramen noodles. And if you like fried oysters, this is THE spot. $5 for a side that comes with the best housemade mustard. This, folks, is an original Portland restaurant. This is how we do it here in Portland. And Izzy and I often saw the owner at the yoga studio and practiced alongside him, so he has it all figured out, or attempting to anyway. bokebowl.com
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Boke Bowl
1028 SE Water Ave
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Tasty tasty ramen noodles. And if you like fried oysters, this is THE spot. $5 for a side that comes with the best housemade mustard. This, folks, is an original Portland restaurant. This is how we do it here in Portland. And Izzy and I often saw the owner at the yoga studio and practiced alongside him, so he has it all figured out, or attempting to anyway. bokebowl.com
Super fly coffee shop with no attitude. Plus the coffee is smooth and made perfectly. The stand-up counter faces south, and when Portland gets sun in the spring or fall, this is the place to take a moment for yourself. Heaven.
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Water Avenue Coffee
1028 SE Water Ave
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Super fly coffee shop with no attitude. Plus the coffee is smooth and made perfectly. The stand-up counter faces south, and when Portland gets sun in the spring or fall, this is the place to take a moment for yourself. Heaven.
ok. I can't say enough about this place. It is new (opened in the fall 2016), and their brewers collaborate with other brewers/breweries and everything we have drank thusfar is beer perfection. Adding to their great beer is the place itself. It is in a renovated industrial building so it is uber-cool to hang out here. Exposed brick and old growth beams. Plus their fried oysters and brussel sprouts are excellent. Just down the way from the lil house. I have walked here, but I definitely didn't want to walk home after 2 beers. Uber it. Or hop on the #14 bus back to the lil house.
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Wayfinder Beer
304 SE 2nd Ave
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ok. I can't say enough about this place. It is new (opened in the fall 2016), and their brewers collaborate with other brewers/breweries and everything we have drank thusfar is beer perfection. Adding to their great beer is the place itself. It is in a renovated industrial building so it is uber-cool to hang out here. Exposed brick and old growth beams. Plus their fried oysters and brussel sprouts are excellent. Just down the way from the lil house. I have walked here, but I definitely didn't want to walk home after 2 beers. Uber it. Or hop on the #14 bus back to the lil house.
Very Pacific Northwest. The Woodsman is next door to the ORIGINAL Stumptown coffee. And, very importantly, it is owned by the folks who started Stumptown. It is a very special place, once you experience this restaurant, it sets the bar very high for all other Portland experiences. Full cocktail bar, and 14 taps. Check. It. Out. woodsmantavern.com Walking distance from the lil house.
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The Woodsman Tavern
4537 SE Division St
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Very Pacific Northwest. The Woodsman is next door to the ORIGINAL Stumptown coffee. And, very importantly, it is owned by the folks who started Stumptown. It is a very special place, once you experience this restaurant, it sets the bar very high for all other Portland experiences. Full cocktail bar, and 14 taps. Check. It. Out. woodsmantavern.com Walking distance from the lil house.
Portland original, very cool part of Portland. Very excellent reputation among beer folks. You can walk here. I have done it. But some might want to take the #4 bus. Or rent a bike and head through the Ladd's Addition neighborhood. You can rent a bike through Portland's bike rental Biketown, pick one up on 36th and Hawthorne and make this your destination. Grab a snack on the way because you can bring outside food into this establishment.
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Baerlic Brewing Company
2239 SE 11th Ave
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Portland original, very cool part of Portland. Very excellent reputation among beer folks. You can walk here. I have done it. But some might want to take the #4 bus. Or rent a bike and head through the Ladd's Addition neighborhood. You can rent a bike through Portland's bike rental Biketown, pick one up on 36th and Hawthorne and make this your destination. Grab a snack on the way because you can bring outside food into this establishment.
High quality sandwiches using Boar's Head brand meats. Busy and unpretentious spot, we love the kids ham sandwich. Walking distance from the lil house.
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East Side Deli on Hawthorne
4626 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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High quality sandwiches using Boar's Head brand meats. Busy and unpretentious spot, we love the kids ham sandwich. Walking distance from the lil house.
Get this. No one works here. Yup, all on-your-honor. You open the door with your credit card, and then there are 6-8 taps of kombucha to sample and purchase on their ipad by swiping your credit/debit card. I LOVE this place, not only for their kombucha but for the concept behind it, and the vibe is so special. There are sandwiches in the cooler to purchase as well. Walking distance from the lil house.
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SOMA Kombucha Taproom
7319 N John Ave
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Get this. No one works here. Yup, all on-your-honor. You open the door with your credit card, and then there are 6-8 taps of kombucha to sample and purchase on their ipad by swiping your credit/debit card. I LOVE this place, not only for their kombucha but for the concept behind it, and the vibe is so special. There are sandwiches in the cooler to purchase as well. Walking distance from the lil house.
Open late (10 pm), this is a comfortable spot with couches along side tables and outdoor seating that is south-facing for sun soaked moments. There is always a small crowd (just enough). A special place in our neighborhood. And has been here as long as I can remember. Walking distance to the lil house.
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Common Grounds Coffeehouse
4321 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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Open late (10 pm), this is a comfortable spot with couches along side tables and outdoor seating that is south-facing for sun soaked moments. There is always a small crowd (just enough). A special place in our neighborhood. And has been here as long as I can remember. Walking distance to the lil house.
Look at their menu online if you are craving ramen. I guess it is the absolute bomb. My 14-yr-old daughter posted a picture of her boxer ramen on her IG and it looks beautiful. I have not been here, but she keeps talking about. She will be contemplative and then pipe up and say, I love Boxer Ramen. It made a deep impression on her. This is downtown, so make a day of it. Powell's books and Patagonia (if budget allows) is close to here and other very unique Portland shopping (all sales tax free!)
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Boxer Ramen
3003 NE Alberta St
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Look at their menu online if you are craving ramen. I guess it is the absolute bomb. My 14-yr-old daughter posted a picture of her boxer ramen on her IG and it looks beautiful. I have not been here, but she keeps talking about. She will be contemplative and then pipe up and say, I love Boxer Ramen. It made a deep impression on her. This is downtown, so make a day of it. Powell's books and Patagonia (if budget allows) is close to here and other very unique Portland shopping (all sales tax free!)
This just supplanted Garden Bar as my favorite go-to salad spot. Their dressings are healthy and delicious. The location is walking distance and is located with other food carts with Scout Brewery being the anchor for all of them.
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Garden Monsters
5029 SE Division St
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This just supplanted Garden Bar as my favorite go-to salad spot. Their dressings are healthy and delicious. The location is walking distance and is located with other food carts with Scout Brewery being the anchor for all of them.
A quaint beer garden/taproom with four food carts ranging from waffles, tacos, tots, and salads.
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Scout Beer Tap House
5029 SE Division St
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A quaint beer garden/taproom with four food carts ranging from waffles, tacos, tots, and salads.
This food cart is worth the wait. I normally call ahead and do a grab and go. Everything on their menu is worth ordering. Enjoy!
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Fried Egg I'm In Love
3549 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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This food cart is worth the wait. I normally call ahead and do a grab and go. Everything on their menu is worth ordering. Enjoy!
A quaint taproom/beer garden (with charcuterie offerings located in a charming old portland home. Very comfortable vibe. Grab a blanket at the bar to sit on the lawn and people watch on Division. Styles range from aggressive farmhouse/sours to one rotating IPA in their line-up.
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Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden
3412 SE Division St
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A quaint taproom/beer garden (with charcuterie offerings located in a charming old portland home. Very comfortable vibe. Grab a blanket at the bar to sit on the lawn and people watch on Division. Styles range from aggressive farmhouse/sours to one rotating IPA in their line-up.
Chain brewery that I hate/love to endorse. They are doing it right--creative marketing, amazing atmosphere, consistent beers. Very fun place and entire menu is vegan.
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Modern Times Beer
600 SE Belmont St
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Chain brewery that I hate/love to endorse. They are doing it right--creative marketing, amazing atmosphere, consistent beers. Very fun place and entire menu is vegan.
The place to go if you enjoy Thai food and Hawthorne. Perfect spot if the weather is beautiful as you can eat outside and enjoy people watching.
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Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
3354 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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The place to go if you enjoy Thai food and Hawthorne. Perfect spot if the weather is beautiful as you can eat outside and enjoy people watching.
Another awesome value and wonderful spot located in an old portland house. I've recently fallen in love with this type of model as it is so relaxing and creates wonderful atmosphere. They specialize in Latin-American street food. Their arepas are a must try and amazing value at happy hour 3p-6p.
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Teote House Cafe
1615 SE 12th Ave
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Another awesome value and wonderful spot located in an old portland house. I've recently fallen in love with this type of model as it is so relaxing and creates wonderful atmosphere. They specialize in Latin-American street food. Their arepas are a must try and amazing value at happy hour 3p-6p.
Recommended highly by one of our guests. Amazing design and intimacy. Book well ahead as they only have ten spots for the dinner.
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Willow Restaurant
2005 SE 11th Ave
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Recommended highly by one of our guests. Amazing design and intimacy. Book well ahead as they only have ten spots for the dinner.
Seafood that is done right. Happy hour menu is amazing. Beautiful decor and service.
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Jacqueline
2039 SE Clinton St
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Seafood that is done right. Happy hour menu is amazing. Beautiful decor and service.

Drinks & Nightlife

Wish there was a dive bar category. No frills get your drink on here. $3 daily craft beer specials. Foosball, pinball, pool. Make sure you get a good look at their artwork. The pitcher of beer surfing should be considered a national treasure. Walking distance from the lil house.
Angelo's
4620 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Wish there was a dive bar category. No frills get your drink on here. $3 daily craft beer specials. Foosball, pinball, pool. Make sure you get a good look at their artwork. The pitcher of beer surfing should be considered a national treasure. Walking distance from the lil house.
Best feels ever, impressive booking. If you can see a show here do it. Great place to hang even if music isn't on for the night. Take an Uber, or a bike, or a bus as I assume you will want a cocktail. Definitely walkable, as it is through neighborhoods, so go for it and enjoy this Portland staple.
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Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside St
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Best feels ever, impressive booking. If you can see a show here do it. Great place to hang even if music isn't on for the night. Take an Uber, or a bike, or a bus as I assume you will want a cocktail. Definitely walkable, as it is through neighborhoods, so go for it and enjoy this Portland staple.
A renovated high school turned into business offices and a music venue. Summer nights on the rooftop patio are a treasure. Daily happy hour in Martha's Cafe can't be beat from 3p-6p. Great tap list. You can take the #15 bus that runs along SE Belmont Street, get off around SE 12th Ave, and walk north towards Rev Hall/Martha's. Located on a giant piece of property and a large portion of open lawn is now an unofficial dog park. If you want to drink beer and watch cute dogs, go here. Wait for a sunny happy hour as the majority of dogs show up when weather permits. (you might see Walter here, as he is a regular lol.)
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Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark St
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A renovated high school turned into business offices and a music venue. Summer nights on the rooftop patio are a treasure. Daily happy hour in Martha's Cafe can't be beat from 3p-6p. Great tap list. You can take the #15 bus that runs along SE Belmont Street, get off around SE 12th Ave, and walk north towards Rev Hall/Martha's. Located on a giant piece of property and a large portion of open lawn is now an unofficial dog park. If you want to drink beer and watch cute dogs, go here. Wait for a sunny happy hour as the majority of dogs show up when weather permits. (you might see Walter here, as he is a regular lol.)
Amazing food to go with their iconic beers. Blue Dot IPA is always a mainstay. I dare you to order a bottle of Dave ($2000/bottle). Their bolder, ambitious beers are always fun to sample. Chuck Norris duck wings will knock you out.
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Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
61 SE Yamhill St
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Amazing food to go with their iconic beers. Blue Dot IPA is always a mainstay. I dare you to order a bottle of Dave ($2000/bottle). Their bolder, ambitious beers are always fun to sample. Chuck Norris duck wings will knock you out.
Consistently brewing great beers. Abominable winter ale for the winter months is a must. I wouldn't walk here. Take an Uber. Powell street is tough to cross as a pedestrian. They are well-known in the world of organic beer.
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Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell Blvd
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Consistently brewing great beers. Abominable winter ale for the winter months is a must. I wouldn't walk here. Take an Uber. Powell street is tough to cross as a pedestrian. They are well-known in the world of organic beer.
Honky-tonk bar with an amazing outdoor area. Walking distance from the lil house to Division.
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Landmark Saloon
4847 SE Division St
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Honky-tonk bar with an amazing outdoor area. Walking distance from the lil house to Division.
I prefer this out of the way, no-frills tasting room compared to their pub in N. Portland. Very laid back and at least 20 taps to choose from a solid selection of consistently award winning beers. You can bring food in as well, and your dog.
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Breakside Brewery & Tasting Room
5821 SE International Way
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I prefer this out of the way, no-frills tasting room compared to their pub in N. Portland. Very laid back and at least 20 taps to choose from a solid selection of consistently award winning beers. You can bring food in as well, and your dog.
Where we first met on a random night quite a while ago. Still hasn't lost that dingy, blacklight feeling in there. Stiff drinks, odd people, old school portland at its finest. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Space Room & Genie's
4800 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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Where we first met on a random night quite a while ago. Still hasn't lost that dingy, blacklight feeling in there. Stiff drinks, odd people, old school portland at its finest. Walking distance from the lil house.
This sizable bottle store with more than 1,200 beers also features an on-site cafe with a food cart. Please note, it is on Stark street, even though the name suggests otherwise (it relocated from Belmont street years ago). You can bring your own food here and then order a beer from the well-appointed tap list and enjoy their outdoor covered patio or sit inside and take in all the beer nerds. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark St
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This sizable bottle store with more than 1,200 beers also features an on-site cafe with a food cart. Please note, it is on Stark street, even though the name suggests otherwise (it relocated from Belmont street years ago). You can bring your own food here and then order a beer from the well-appointed tap list and enjoy their outdoor covered patio or sit inside and take in all the beer nerds. Walking distance from the lil house.
Excellent beers and a really great vibe. Ride your bike here because you will want to have two. They have a limited menu but high quality food to go with excellent beers.
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Culmination Brewing
2117 NE Oregon St
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Excellent beers and a really great vibe. Ride your bike here because you will want to have two. They have a limited menu but high quality food to go with excellent beers.
Are you a hipster who likes to be around other hipsters? This is your bar. Seriously though, the bartenders are great and no attitude. Word has it that it is owned by a professional skateboarder, so, 'nough said. It is beautifully designed and the patio out back is smartly outfitted. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Cat's Paw Saloon
3565 SE Division St
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Are you a hipster who likes to be around other hipsters? This is your bar. Seriously though, the bartenders are great and no attitude. Word has it that it is owned by a professional skateboarder, so, 'nough said. It is beautifully designed and the patio out back is smartly outfitted. Walking distance from the lil house.
99 OREGON beers on the wall. All tapped fresh and some taps even super cold. Daily bourbon/beer special can't be beat as well. Take the #15 from Belmont Street. Get off at Grand Ave, right before the bus crosses the Morrison bridge.
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Loyal Legion
710 SE 6th Ave
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99 OREGON beers on the wall. All tapped fresh and some taps even super cold. Daily bourbon/beer special can't be beat as well. Take the #15 from Belmont Street. Get off at Grand Ave, right before the bus crosses the Morrison bridge.
Voted one of the best bars in America by Esquire, and All About Beer magazine gives this pub a nod. The beer list is impressive, with deep connections to rarely distributed beer. This is an old-school Portland staple, a proper English pub serving a 20 ounce pint. It is darkly lit, and there are a dedicated bunch of loyalists. Order a 1/2 order of fish and chips, they don't disappoint. But keep in mind that this is dark and booze-y. One of Iz's favorite spots, but I like my beer served in smaller portions. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont St
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Voted one of the best bars in America by Esquire, and All About Beer magazine gives this pub a nod. The beer list is impressive, with deep connections to rarely distributed beer. This is an old-school Portland staple, a proper English pub serving a 20 ounce pint. It is darkly lit, and there are a dedicated bunch of loyalists. Order a 1/2 order of fish and chips, they don't disappoint. But keep in mind that this is dark and booze-y. One of Iz's favorite spots, but I like my beer served in smaller portions. Walking distance from the lil house.
Call ahead for a reservation for this very special place, and Google image it before you leave to inspire you, the wall display of whiskey bottles is mind-blowing, and exciting. You can catch the #14 bus on SE 50th and Mill street, cross 50th Ave so you are headed towards Hawthorne and that #14 bus will take you downtown to SW 5th and Madison. You will then have a short walk through downtown to 11th and SW Alder.
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Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder St
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Call ahead for a reservation for this very special place, and Google image it before you leave to inspire you, the wall display of whiskey bottles is mind-blowing, and exciting. You can catch the #14 bus on SE 50th and Mill street, cross 50th Ave so you are headed towards Hawthorne and that #14 bus will take you downtown to SW 5th and Madison. You will then have a short walk through downtown to 11th and SW Alder.
If you care to be inspired by design, not the new-construction design, but the kind of design that takes deeply soaked creativity because a century-old space has flaws and impracticalities, but here the flaws are highlighted and celebrated. I spent 10 minutes standing in this space soaking in all the design decisions. The scene is young and artistic, but I felt at home and I am middle-aged and scientific lol. Take the #15 bus (on Belmont) towards downtown and get off right before bus crosses the Morrison bridge. Then walk north on Grand Ave, it is two blocks south of Burnside on SE Grand Ave.
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The Elvis Room
203 Southeast Grand Avenue
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If you care to be inspired by design, not the new-construction design, but the kind of design that takes deeply soaked creativity because a century-old space has flaws and impracticalities, but here the flaws are highlighted and celebrated. I spent 10 minutes standing in this space soaking in all the design decisions. The scene is young and artistic, but I felt at home and I am middle-aged and scientific lol. Take the #15 bus (on Belmont) towards downtown and get off right before bus crosses the Morrison bridge. Then walk north on Grand Ave, it is two blocks south of Burnside on SE Grand Ave.
Spanish inspired bar with fantastic happy hour all day Sunday.
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Bar Casa Vale
215 SE 9th Ave
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Spanish inspired bar with fantastic happy hour all day Sunday.
Really cool small sweet bar. They win the award for the bathroom-most-wanted-by-my-beer-loving-husband (Iz). No food served but the crowd here is very chill and the bartender has been here for years. Zero attitude. Sweet spot. You can take the #15 on Belmont down to 14th Ave or so. Walk north to Stark Ave.
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Beer
1410 SE Stark St
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Really cool small sweet bar. They win the award for the bathroom-most-wanted-by-my-beer-loving-husband (Iz). No food served but the crowd here is very chill and the bartender has been here for years. Zero attitude. Sweet spot. You can take the #15 on Belmont down to 14th Ave or so. Walk north to Stark Ave.
I have to include this spot, because I have taken a major left turn into the sour beer market. So much to learn, so I will leave it up to you to Google it, but in general a sour is a beer with an intentional invasion of a wild yeast. Total mayhem, but truly a craft. Careful, these are expensive and addicting. On Tuesdays they celebrate a new barrel by tapping it, letting amateurs put in the tap. Look at their IG video footage of this. Some hilarious mishaps, as the wooden keg is on its side.
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Cascade Brewing Barrel House
939 SE Belmont St
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I have to include this spot, because I have taken a major left turn into the sour beer market. So much to learn, so I will leave it up to you to Google it, but in general a sour is a beer with an intentional invasion of a wild yeast. Total mayhem, but truly a craft. Careful, these are expensive and addicting. On Tuesdays they celebrate a new barrel by tapping it, letting amateurs put in the tap. Look at their IG video footage of this. Some hilarious mishaps, as the wooden keg is on its side.

Parks & Nature

Take a nature walk from the lil house to Mt Tabor park, which is a dormant volcanic vent. Find the park entrance on 60th Ave/Lincoln. Which is a simple walk east from the lil house. Follow all the trails to the top, elevation 636 ft, so a ~400 ft climb, where (if you're lucky it's a clear day) you'll find a stunning view of the city on one side and a view of Mt Hood on the other. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln St
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Take a nature walk from the lil house to Mt Tabor park, which is a dormant volcanic vent. Find the park entrance on 60th Ave/Lincoln. Which is a simple walk east from the lil house. Follow all the trails to the top, elevation 636 ft, so a ~400 ft climb, where (if you're lucky it's a clear day) you'll find a stunning view of the city on one side and a view of Mt Hood on the other. Walking distance from the lil house.
Dodge ball tournaments on Monday nights (summer) in the tennis courts, and the occasional flame throwers and slack liners hang out here throughout the week. This is the ultimate Portland hipster park. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Colonel Summers Park
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Dodge ball tournaments on Monday nights (summer) in the tennis courts, and the occasional flame throwers and slack liners hang out here throughout the week. This is the ultimate Portland hipster park. Walking distance from the lil house.
Take the bus here, folks. It is the best way to get out to Mulnomah Falls Friday through Sunday, as the parking lot often fills up during the weekends. The bus service is new due to car crowding (boooo) and you can get all the info on how to catch the bus ($5 ride fair) on http://columbiagorgeexpress.com
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Multnomah Falls station
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Take the bus here, folks. It is the best way to get out to Mulnomah Falls Friday through Sunday, as the parking lot often fills up during the weekends. The bus service is new due to car crowding (boooo) and you can get all the info on how to catch the bus ($5 ride fair) on http://columbiagorgeexpress.com
Very sweet park within walking distance. Stroll through this Richmond neighborhood and swing away the day.
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Sewallcrest Park
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Very sweet park within walking distance. Stroll through this Richmond neighborhood and swing away the day.

Essentials

Local "whole foods" style grocery. Small store but has the best customer service and essential goodies. This is one of my happy places. Walking distance from the lil house.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd Ave
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Local "whole foods" style grocery. Small store but has the best customer service and essential goodies. This is one of my happy places. Walking distance from the lil house.
One stop spot ranging from groceries to home electronics. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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One stop spot ranging from groceries to home electronics. Walking distance from the lil house.

Shopping

Plenty of selections and offerings. Very good location from us. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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Plenty of selections and offerings. Very good location from us. Walking distance from the lil house.
Quirky local boutique spot that gets it. Local artists/vendors featured. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Tender Loving Empire
525 NW 23rd Ave
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Quirky local boutique spot that gets it. Local artists/vendors featured. Walking distance from the lil house.
So many booths of thrift. Some reasonably priced, always worth a good walk. Walking distance from the lil house.
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House of Vintage
3315 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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So many booths of thrift. Some reasonably priced, always worth a good walk. Walking distance from the lil house.
I am putting this fabric store in here because well, because, um, actually I am not sure. But the selection is huge, and if you are a creator, this place is likely to inspire you. I always get excited about the replicated 1930's fabrics, the color combinations are cute as a bug's ear (phrase from the '30s). This is a driving situation. Located east of here, on the corner of SE 122nd Ave and SE Stark Street.
Fabric Depot
700 SE 122nd Ave
I am putting this fabric store in here because well, because, um, actually I am not sure. But the selection is huge, and if you are a creator, this place is likely to inspire you. I always get excited about the replicated 1930's fabrics, the color combinations are cute as a bug's ear (phrase from the '30s). This is a driving situation. Located east of here, on the corner of SE 122nd Ave and SE Stark Street.

Entertainment & Activities

Two huge lounges with pinball and retro video games. Happy hour from 3p-6p for $1 entry. Walking distance from the lil house.
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QuarterWorld Arcade
4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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Two huge lounges with pinball and retro video games. Happy hour from 3p-6p for $1 entry. Walking distance from the lil house.
Independent movie theater, classic feel, homespun goodness. Serves beer/wine. Bit of a walk, but do-able from the lil house. Or hop on the #14 bus and this will take you right there.
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Cinemagic
2021 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
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Independent movie theater, classic feel, homespun goodness. Serves beer/wine. Bit of a walk, but do-able from the lil house. Or hop on the #14 bus and this will take you right there.
Knot Springs offers a luxurious spa experience with fabulous views from the soaking pools. The setting is divine. If you go, notice the bohemian custom macrame installation on the ceiling by local artist Emily Katz. This spa is 5-star quality. You start with an exfoliating shower and then embark on soaking in a very clean (I am particular!) series of pools with varying temperatures. Ending with a cold plunge and then sauna and steam baths. The drop-in fee is $55, but worth it as you will sleep like a log. knotsprings.com Located in NE Portland, at the base of the Burnside bridge. I believe they validate parking, mention parking when you make the appointment. (+ they offer massages).
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Knot Springs Social Club
33 NE 3rd Ave
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Knot Springs offers a luxurious spa experience with fabulous views from the soaking pools. The setting is divine. If you go, notice the bohemian custom macrame installation on the ceiling by local artist Emily Katz. This spa is 5-star quality. You start with an exfoliating shower and then embark on soaking in a very clean (I am particular!) series of pools with varying temperatures. Ending with a cold plunge and then sauna and steam baths. The drop-in fee is $55, but worth it as you will sleep like a log. knotsprings.com Located in NE Portland, at the base of the Burnside bridge. I believe they validate parking, mention parking when you make the appointment. (+ they offer massages).
Fabulous spot for drop-in Scandinavian sauna and steam bath. Check the website because there are gender-specific times/days. You can add-on Dr. Hauschka facial treatments. $26 drop-in for two hours, which includes robe, towel, soap and shampoo/conditioner. This is just down Division street, to SE 21st Ave. You might want to drive or Uber/Lyft, as you will be super relaxed after this experience.
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Loyly Sauna Southeast
2713 SE 21st Ave
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Fabulous spot for drop-in Scandinavian sauna and steam bath. Check the website because there are gender-specific times/days. You can add-on Dr. Hauschka facial treatments. $26 drop-in for two hours, which includes robe, towel, soap and shampoo/conditioner. This is just down Division street, to SE 21st Ave. You might want to drive or Uber/Lyft, as you will be super relaxed after this experience.

Everything Else

New location 2311 SE 50th. Yoga place that has quality instructors and a peaceful, well-thought out place for rejuvenating your soul. Walking distance from the lil house.
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Yoga Union Community Wellness Center
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New location 2311 SE 50th. Yoga place that has quality instructors and a peaceful, well-thought out place for rejuvenating your soul. Walking distance from the lil house.
Great selection of drop-in yoga classes without pretension. Kris Olsen is a superstar in my eyes, very compassionate teacher with years of knowledge. Walking distance from the lil house.
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The People's Yoga
3014 NE Killingsworth St
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Great selection of drop-in yoga classes without pretension. Kris Olsen is a superstar in my eyes, very compassionate teacher with years of knowledge. Walking distance from the lil house.