Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Old Salt Marketplace
5027 Northeast 42nd AvenueGreat for lunch
Aviary
1733 NE Alberta StAmazing place for a romantic dinner
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StOne of the best places for coffee in Portland.
Pollo Norte
5427 Northeast 42nd AvenueSimple and delicious.
Killer burritos. Especially the bacon breakfast burritos.
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La Bonita | Food for the People
2839 NE Alberta StKiller burritos. Especially the bacon breakfast burritos.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StGreat Indian Street Food.
HOTLIPS Pizza - Killingsworth
5440 NE 33rd AveSolid thin crust pizza.
Beast
5425 NE 30th AveInternationally recognized fine dining.
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StDelicious breakfast food.
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdFrench fare.
Bunk Alberta
2017 NE Alberta StMongo sandwiches!
DOC food + wine
5519 NE 30th AveFine Dining Italian.
Autentica Mexican Cuisine
5507 NE 30th AveUpscale Mexican
Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th AveKiller burger.
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StBest Texas style BBQ in Portland.
Amazing tamales and killer Moriscos Burrito. Everything on the menu is amazing.
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Tamale Boy Russell
668 N Russell StAmazing tamales and killer Moriscos Burrito. Everything on the menu is amazing.
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveGreat happy hour and good sushi.
Miyamoto
422 SE 81st AveBest Chirashi bowl in Portland.
Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StIke's Fish Wings are addictive..
Grain & Gristle
1473 NE Prescott StGreat deals on solid American food.
Cedo's Falafel and Gyros
3901 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdDelicious!
Queen of Sheba Restaurant
2413 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdBest Ethiopian outside of LA.
Pho' Lavang | Vietnamese Restaurant
16120 Boones Ferry RdBest Pho in Portland... not in Portland. :)
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StSolid Breakfast choice.
Jim & Patty's Coffee People
4951 NE Fremont StOld Portland - remember Coffee People!
Shandong Restaurant
3724 NE BroadwayKiller Chinese - get the potstickers!
Best Fine Dining Thai in Portland. Make your reservations now! They book up months in advance.
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Langbaan
1818 SE 28th AveBest Fine Dining Thai in Portland. Make your reservations now! They book up months in advance.
St. Jack
1610 NW 23rd AveStunning French Food.
Joel Gunderson runs the best wine focused restaurant in Portland. It doesn't hurt that they also have the best burger in Portland.
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Coopers Hall
404 SE 6th AveJoel Gunderson runs the best wine focused restaurant in Portland. It doesn't hurt that they also have the best burger in Portland.
Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWood fired deliciousness.
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdHearty Food in a gorgeous space.
Viola Wine Cellars
2901 NE Alberta StSmall selection of great wines.
Blackbird Wine and Atomic Cheese
4323 NE Fremont StEverything Else
Ice-cream to die for. The Almond brittle with salted chocolate ganache is amazing.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StIce-cream to die for. The Almond brittle with salted chocolate ganache is amazing.
Frock Boutique
1439 NE Alberta StGreat boutique for local designers.
Amelia
2230 NE Alberta StWomen's boutique
Tumbleweed
1812 NE Alberta Stwomen's boutique with local and national designs.
The Pencil Test
1915 NE Alberta StLingerie boutique.
Red Sail
1723 NE Alberta Stgeneral boutique
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveGreat place to catch a second-run movie.
Random Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta StAmazing Pies.
Beam & Anchor
2710 N Interstate AveOver the top boutique.
Worn Path
4007 N Mississippi AveCool store for guys.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Knock Back
2315 NE Alberta StNeighborhood bar with great food and great happy hour.
Killer live music for punk, rock, and ragged music. Mostly local bands.
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The Know
3728 Northeast Sandy BoulevardKiller live music for punk, rock, and ragged music. Mostly local bands.
Great bar and occasional live music venue. Shows are intimate and on the folk/indie/mellow side of things.
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Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StGreat bar and occasional live music venue. Shows are intimate and on the folk/indie/mellow side of things.
Cruzroom
2314 NE Alberta StGreat happy hour. The Red Rocket is stellar.
La Taq
1625 NE Killingsworth StSame meat as Podnah's but in a taco.
Zilla Sake
1806 NE Alberta StGreat Sake Joint with good sushi.
Hale Pele
2733 NE BroadwayTiki Bar!
Saraveza
1004 N Killingsworth StGreat bottle shop & Wisconsin inspired menu.
E&R Wine Shop Inc.
6141 S Macadam AveHigh End wine shop with large selection.
Portland Wine Merchants
1430 SE 35th AveEccentric shop for unusual selections.
Liner & Elsen
2222 NW Quimby StOregon Wines on Broadway
515 SW BroadwayGreat selection of Oregon Wines.
Great Wine Buys
1515 NE BroadwayVino
137 SE 28th AveEssentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveOnly a block and a half away.
Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StGreat place to hang out and do laundry.
Good cheap place to do laundry while exploring 28th and Burnside/Glisan area.
Sunshine on Glisan Coin Laundry & Cleaners
7914 NE Glisan StGood cheap place to do laundry while exploring 28th and Burnside/Glisan area.
Best shop for Oregon Wine close by. Marcus is rad and will help you pick out a few great bottles.
Avalon Wine Inc.
3115 NE Sandy BlvdBest shop for Oregon Wine close by. Marcus is rad and will help you pick out a few great bottles.
Shopping
Zig Zag Wanderer
1476 NE Alberta StVintage clothing shop.
Demimonde Studio and Shop
2136 NE Alberta StOur favorite jewelry designer in Portland. Rachael is amazing!
CORD
2916 NE Alberta StGreat collection outdoor gadgets
Little Axe Records
4142 NE Sandy BlvdGreat selection of unusual gems.
Music Millennium
3158 E Burnside StA Portland Institution.
Metalwood Salvage
4311 NE Prescott StInteresting Salvage and Junk shop
Flutter
3948 N Mississippi AveGreat boutique for gifts.
Killer store for vinyl LP's on the electronic, ambient, experimental, noise, avant-garde, side of things. Occasional instore performances.
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Beacon Sound
2730 SE Grand AveKiller store for vinyl LP's on the electronic, ambient, experimental, noise, avant-garde, side of things. Occasional instore performances.
Mothership Music
3611 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat place to pick up a vintage instrument.
Large selection of vintage and new guitars, drums, bass, and band instruments.
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Trade Up Music
1834 NE Alberta StLarge selection of vintage and new guitars, drums, bass, and band instruments.
Entertainment & Activities
Grasshopper
1816 NE Alberta StKid's store.
Arts & Culture
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StLive music venue for intimate shows.
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StGreat venue.
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveKiller live music.
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StBudget movie theater where you can get a slice of pie, a beer, and a movie for under $10.
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Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StBudget movie theater where you can get a slice of pie, a beer, and a movie for under $10.