Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
A short jaunt for all your grocery, wine & beer needs! Not to mention great salad bar for a last minute cheap eat.
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Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StA short jaunt for all your grocery, wine & beer needs! Not to mention great salad bar for a last minute cheap eat.
If you need your soda fix, or other non Whole Foods goods, this is a short jaunt away.
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Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StIf you need your soda fix, or other non Whole Foods goods, this is a short jaunt away.
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan Styou know you want it.
Shopping
A fantastic little shop with unique housewares and clothing from all over. It's a little pricey for every day. The gal who runs the shop is extra sweet to my pup Stella, always a bonus.
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Alder and Co
616 Southwest 12th AvenueA fantastic little shop with unique housewares and clothing from all over. It's a little pricey for every day. The gal who runs the shop is extra sweet to my pup Stella, always a bonus.
Fabulous home wares from the europe and the usa. The shop owner loves stella, which makes it the best place ever!
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Canoe
1233 SW 10th AveFabulous home wares from the europe and the usa. The shop owner loves stella, which makes it the best place ever!
Need a shopping fix? This place has it all, and don't forget Oregon is sales tax free!
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Nordstrom Downtown Portland
701 SW BroadwayNeed a shopping fix? This place has it all, and don't forget Oregon is sales tax free!
Perfect place to pamper your pet. They even do doggie day care too.
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Frances May
521 SW Alder StPerfect place to pamper your pet. They even do doggie day care too.
H&M
340 SW Morrison StCheap fashion finds abound. Catch a movie at the Fox tower or Pioneer Square while you're at it.
Buffalo Exchange
1420 SE 37th AveThe bargain hunters mecca.
Everything you need, all in one place. ALL of them...books.
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Isifunda sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StEverything you need, all in one place. ALL of them...books.
lululemon
1231 NW Couch StBest yoga gear around. Free classes Sunday mornings too.
REI
2235 NE Allie AveFor the gear enthusiast.
Real Mother Goose
Known for exceptional handcrafted goods.
Parallel
1016 SW Washington StGreat little boutique filled with great modern clothing finds for women.
Solestruck
417 SW 13th AveLiterally right across the street. Great funky shoes.
Lots of non perishable items here too. Great gifts.
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Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayLots of non perishable items here too. Great gifts.
Odessa
1122 SW Morrison StPremium quality designer cool kid shopping. A women's boutique.
My friend's run this place, endless choices and super friendly staff. Everything you need is here.
Western Bikeworks
5741 Northeast 87th AvenueMy friend's run this place, endless choices and super friendly staff. Everything you need is here.
When you need to send a package etc, this is the closest location, a short walk away.
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United States Postal Service
630 NE Killingsworth StWhen you need to send a package etc, this is the closest location, a short walk away.
Food Scene
Espresso, Drinking Chocolate and the best selection of chocolates from the world over. It's a not to be missed spot if you're at all a chocolate fan!
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Cacao
414 SW 13th AveEspresso, Drinking Chocolate and the best selection of chocolates from the world over. It's a not to be missed spot if you're at all a chocolate fan!
Best drinks and food. Sit at the bar whether alone or with company for the best service. Yummmm.
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Clyde Common
1014 SW Harvey Milk StBest drinks and food. Sit at the bar whether alone or with company for the best service. Yummmm.
You must order the beet pickled deviled eggs and gruner salad...the rest is up to you. Delicious and always perfectly presented.
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Gruner Restaurant
527 SW 12th AveYou must order the beet pickled deviled eggs and gruner salad...the rest is up to you. Delicious and always perfectly presented.
I don't think anyone does it better. Order the Lovejoy Delux and you won't be sorry!
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Lovejoy Bakers
33 NW 23rd PlI don't think anyone does it better. Order the Lovejoy Delux and you won't be sorry!
Pizza Pizza Pizza and more. Amazing cocktails (Pinneaple trainwreck is a must) loads of beers on tap, and the famous Nostrana salad. Open late 7 nights, plus lunch.
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Oven and Shaker
1134 NW Everett StPizza Pizza Pizza and more. Amazing cocktails (Pinneaple trainwreck is a must) loads of beers on tap, and the famous Nostrana salad. Open late 7 nights, plus lunch.
Great deal, and delicious. Plus you can do takeout and get fresh pasta to cook at home. What more could you want?
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Justa Pasta Co.
1336 NW 19th AveGreat deal, and delicious. Plus you can do takeout and get fresh pasta to cook at home. What more could you want?
Best Biscuits EVER! Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner. This place is killer, and open past 10pm! Go early, no reservations.
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Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StBest Biscuits EVER! Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner. This place is killer, and open past 10pm! Go early, no reservations.
The coconut cupcakes are my favorite. They also have amazing pastries and savory bites.
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Saint Cupcake
1138 SW Morrison StThe coconut cupcakes are my favorite. They also have amazing pastries and savory bites.
Ice Cream! New location just across the street on 12th & Washington too.
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Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveIce Cream! New location just across the street on 12th & Washington too.
McMenamins Zeus Café
303 SW 12th AveOutdoor spot for breakfast when you can't get make it far from home.
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd Aveand doughnuts. You know what I mean!
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StIt's got a cult following.
Starbucks
3623 SE Powell BlvdWhen this is all you need. A cup of Joe.
Bluehour Restaurant
250 NW 13th Aveyum
Andina
1314 NW Glisan StBar & Restaurant. New wave Peruvian.
Cool Moon Ice Cream
1105 NW Johnson StLocally sourced and made.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StCult fave in the ace hotel lobby.
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StIf you don't mind waiting in line. Superb eats. Not cheap.
Higgins
1239 SW BroadwayOld School pricey and classic pdx eatery. But fun!
Masu Sushi
406 SW 13th AveThe Nemo roll is my favorite!
Salt Grotto
Ice Cream! Screammmmmm!
Amazing sister restaurant to le pigeon. Reservations are a MUST, and as far in advance as possible. If you love fine dining and anything French, this place will not disappoint.
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Little Bird Bistro
215 SW 6th AveAmazing sister restaurant to le pigeon. Reservations are a MUST, and as far in advance as possible. If you love fine dining and anything French, this place will not disappoint.
This quaint converted home serves up amazing coffee cocktails 4 brunch, superb happy hr tasty bites, & really good homey but decadent meals. Best part is they source most from their own gardens/farms!
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Meriwether's Restaurant & Skyline Farm
2601 NW Vaughn StThis quaint converted home serves up amazing coffee cocktails 4 brunch, superb happy hr tasty bites, & really good homey but decadent meals. Best part is they source most from their own gardens/farms!
Best for Brunch, and good for dinner. Fun atmosphere and crafty interior. I love the crab or lobster scrambled eggs with brioche toast for aprox. $15.
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Irving Street Kitchen
701 NW 13th AveBest for Brunch, and good for dinner. Fun atmosphere and crafty interior. I love the crab or lobster scrambled eggs with brioche toast for aprox. $15.
One of the first episodes of Portlandia was filmed at this restaurant. It's good, but it's mostly fun for the relation to the TV show.
The Gilt Club
306 Northwest BroadwayOne of the first episodes of Portlandia was filmed at this restaurant. It's good, but it's mostly fun for the relation to the TV show.
Vegan and veggie options abound. Plus pizza's made special by the pie or order a slice.
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Park Kitchen
422 Northwest 8th AvenueVegan and veggie options abound. Plus pizza's made special by the pie or order a slice.
Arts & Culture
It's a bar yes, but also a fantastic venue for 80s nights, Jai Ho and Nationally renowned musicians. It's unique spring loaded wood floor makes dancing a scream.
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McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StIt's a bar yes, but also a fantastic venue for 80s nights, Jai Ho and Nationally renowned musicians. It's unique spring loaded wood floor makes dancing a scream.
The best place for nightly jazz in a contemporary but cozy setting.
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Jimmy Mak's
The best place for nightly jazz in a contemporary but cozy setting.
The best place to see Portland's artist's work. First Thursdays can be a zoo, but also lots of fun.
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Elizabeth Leach Gallery
417 NW 9th AveThe best place to see Portland's artist's work. First Thursdays can be a zoo, but also lots of fun.
I-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveMake an afternoon out of it.
Catch a fantastic production. 1/2 off tickets go on sale 1 hour before curtain rises.
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Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th AveCatch a fantastic production. 1/2 off tickets go on sale 1 hour before curtain rises.
Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StGOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!
Everything Else
Need a Mani Pedi ASAP? This place is the best, cleanest and won't chat your ear off while you try to catch up on the latest star gossip.
Oasis Foot Spa
1130 NW Marshall StNeed a Mani Pedi ASAP? This place is the best, cleanest and won't chat your ear off while you try to catch up on the latest star gossip.
Stella's Vet, if you need one. They're great and don't cost an arm and a leg.
Goose Hollow Veterinary Hospital
1411 SW 14th AveStella's Vet, if you need one. They're great and don't cost an arm and a leg.
The best Animal Hospital open 24/7. Pricey but worth it.
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DoveLewis ER & ICU Animal Hospital
1945 NW Pettygrove StThe best Animal Hospital open 24/7. Pricey but worth it.
Yoga Pearl
925 NW Davis StOm.
YoYoYogi
1306 NW Hoyt StOm. Om. Om.
The Bar Method
904 NW Hoyt StGet your tush tight.
Jennifer Webb Hairstylist
473 Boones Ferry RdEverything you need, except nails. Jen's my girl.
Max goes straight to my place off 10th & Morrison.
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Portland International Airport
7000 Northeast Airport WayMax goes straight to my place off 10th & Morrison.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveFor the love of the outdoors.
Sightseeing
Forrest Park is our #1 park in urban Portland. So much to do you need a map. Good thing I have one here for you!
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Lower Macleay Park
2960 NW Upshur StForrest Park is our #1 park in urban Portland. So much to do you need a map. Good thing I have one here for you!
Fantastic place to escape on a rainy day. You can check out books, music, DVDs even with an out of state license! All for free.
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Multnomah County Central Library
801 SW 10th AveFantastic place to escape on a rainy day. You can check out books, music, DVDs even with an out of state license! All for free.
Monday Portland Farmers Markets are held here. 10am-2pm. Live music, Friday night movies, and lots of street kids roaming about.
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Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th AveMonday Portland Farmers Markets are held here. 10am-2pm. Live music, Friday night movies, and lots of street kids roaming about.
A not to be missed hidden gem in historic Chinatown. Take in a snack and some tea in the aptly named tea house.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StA not to be missed hidden gem in historic Chinatown. Take in a snack and some tea in the aptly named tea house.
This is absolutely gorgeous inside, no matter what your religion. All hand carved wooden interior. The church bells ring on the hour, and you can see this from my spot.
First Presbyterian Church
1200 SW Alder StThis is absolutely gorgeous inside, no matter what your religion. All hand carved wooden interior. The church bells ring on the hour, and you can see this from my spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Late night cocktail industry favorite. You'll never want to leave.
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Teardrop Lounge
1015 NW Everett StLate night cocktail industry favorite. You'll never want to leave.
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StPortland's version of a sports bar. It's gotta be experienced.
Watch a movie, dine and drink. Live jazz here some nights too.
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Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveWatch a movie, dine and drink. Live jazz here some nights too.
Step back in time to the prohibition era. This whiskey bar is the spot any night of the week.
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Gruner Restaurant
527 SW 12th AveStep back in time to the prohibition era. This whiskey bar is the spot any night of the week.
So many beers on tap it's hard to even think about.
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Henry's 12th Street Tavern
10 NW 12th AveSo many beers on tap it's hard to even think about.