Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
St. Jack
1610 NW 23rd AveAll around great food and service
La Moule
2500 SE Clinton StTasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StBargarten Bavarian Social Haus
2905 SW Cedar Hills BlvdGerman food and drink
Super Mercado Mexico
970 SE Oak StSome of the best authentic mexican in the area
Helvetia Tavern
10275 NW Helvetia RdSome of the best burgers on the west side
One of my favorite Korean spots in town. Hand-pulled noodles.
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Du Kuh Bee
12590 SW 1st StOne of my favorite Korean spots in town. Hand-pulled noodles.
Taste Of Sichuan Beaverton
16261 NW Cornell RdMaybe the best Chinese in town
Great whiskey, extensive beer list, and pretty good food
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The Westgate Bourbon Bar & Taphouse
3800 SW Cedar Hills BlvdGreat whiskey, extensive beer list, and pretty good food
Ataula
Wonderful Spanish spot in NW Portland
Food and drink market in Old Town. Bless Your Heart Burgers are great as are several other places there.
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Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd AveFood and drink market in Old Town. Bless Your Heart Burgers are great as are several other places there.
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
11830 NW Cedar Falls DrRamen - best in the area
Great northern Thai. Get the curry and fried chicken plate.
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Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StGreat northern Thai. Get the curry and fried chicken plate.
tex mex at its best - using the bbq from next door Podnah's
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La Taq
1625 NE Killingsworth Sttex mex at its best - using the bbq from next door Podnah's
Kachka
960 SE 11th AveRussian food can be wonderful. Plus a ton of vodka.
The Japanese place opens a US branch and its awesome
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AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th AveThe Japanese place opens a US branch and its awesome
Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th Aveone of the top pizza places in town
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne Blvdthe other best pizza spot in town
Mingo
12600 SW Crescent Stbest italian place in Beaverton
best pho and other vietnamese soups
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HA & VL Vietnamese Noodle Soup
2738 SE 82nd Avebest pho and other vietnamese soups
Drinks & Nightlife
Skyline Tavern
Tavern and food in beautiful setting
Rock Creek Corner
18515 NW West Union RdA little divey but fun and close
Food and drink with a great patio. Just a good all around bar.
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Paymaster Lounge
1020 NW 17th AveFood and drink with a great patio. Just a good all around bar.
Best whiskey bar in the US in my opinion. Get there at opening to get a seat. You can also wait in the excellent Green Room.
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Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StBest whiskey bar in the US in my opinion. Get there at opening to get a seat. You can also wait in the excellent Green Room.
Rum Club
720 SE Sandy BlvdSome of the best cocktails in town
The Solo Club
2110 NW Raleigh StIf you like amaro - go here!
Sandy Hut
1430 NE Sandy Blvdold Portland dive bar
one of my favorite wine bars - very quiet and romantic
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Muse Winebar
2264 NW Raleigh Stone of my favorite wine bars - very quiet and romantic
Parks & Nature
Miles and miles of hiking trails stretching from Washington Park to the NW outskirts of town
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Ipharki yomdiliya
Miles and miles of hiking trails stretching from Washington Park to the NW outskirts of town
Mill Pond Park
1885 NW Mill Ridge RdCool local park with a pond and walking trail
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdBeaches, hiking, farm stands, etc.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveGorgeous
Shopping
Isixeko sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StBest bookstore in America
High end store with tons of options including beer and wine tasting
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Rose Garden Children's Park
High end store with tons of options including beer and wine tasting
Everyday Music
1931 NE Sandy BlvdBest record store in the city