Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Our very favorite breakfast spot in town.. get there early, put your name on the list then stroll around downtown as you wait for them to buzz you for your table...
108 residents recomanen
Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd AveOur very favorite breakfast spot in town.. get there early, put your name on the list then stroll around downtown as you wait for them to buzz you for your table...
Rustic boulangerie connecting old-world charms of France with the Pacific Northwest vibe. Amazing bfast, lunches and early dinners are part of Pim's and my go-to list of delicious destinations.
113 residents recomanen
St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StRustic boulangerie connecting old-world charms of France with the Pacific Northwest vibe. Amazing bfast, lunches and early dinners are part of Pim's and my go-to list of delicious destinations.
A bagel with lox, cream cheese, tomatoes, capers, and onions paired with green tea is probably one of my favorite ways to start my morning after a hike down through the woods and yoga at NW yoga!
13 residents recomanen
The Clearing Cafe
2772 NW Thurman StA bagel with lox, cream cheese, tomatoes, capers, and onions paired with green tea is probably one of my favorite ways to start my morning after a hike down through the woods and yoga at NW yoga!
And yet another amazing cafe destination. Super friendly, warm neighborhood buzz. A fresh berry bran muffin served alongside a foamy latte paired with a comfy sofas... paradise?
38 residents recomanen
The Dragonfly Coffee House
2387 NW Thurman StAnd yet another amazing cafe destination. Super friendly, warm neighborhood buzz. A fresh berry bran muffin served alongside a foamy latte paired with a comfy sofas... paradise?
"outdoor inspired" cuisine: think campfires, backyard bbq's, and pic-nics. In other words, the good times in life! Great vibe and superb food!
47 residents recomanen
The Fireside
801 NW 23rd Ave"outdoor inspired" cuisine: think campfires, backyard bbq's, and pic-nics. In other words, the good times in life! Great vibe and superb food!
Dundee Bistro
100 SW 7th StFavorite spot for amazing wine and food experience!
This is THE most amazing Thai restaurant in the world.. take it from someone who lived in S.E. Asia for 5 years. Combine this outing with a walk up at Mt. Tabor or a stroll down S.E. Hawthorne St.
460 residents recomanen
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StThis is THE most amazing Thai restaurant in the world.. take it from someone who lived in S.E. Asia for 5 years. Combine this outing with a walk up at Mt. Tabor or a stroll down S.E. Hawthorne St.
THE best sushi Pim and I have ever had with a consciousness towards sustainably harvested fish. Top it off with a trip next door to Salt and Straw ice cream and a stroll down NW 23rd...
471 residents recomanen
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveTHE best sushi Pim and I have ever had with a consciousness towards sustainably harvested fish. Top it off with a trip next door to Salt and Straw ice cream and a stroll down NW 23rd...
Simply the very best dessert choices in the universe! Pim and I make ourselves order a salad first for dinner before diving into the panna cotta!
189 residents recomanen
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveSimply the very best dessert choices in the universe! Pim and I make ourselves order a salad first for dinner before diving into the panna cotta!
Great beers and fun place to watch football games. Pim loves the vegetarian burger!
65 residents recomanen
Bridgeport Brewing
1313 NW Marshall StGreat beers and fun place to watch football games. Pim loves the vegetarian burger!
Great food to go option. Pick up food here and walk three blocks to Wallace Park for a picnic!
9 residents recomanen
Nob Hill Food Carts
1080 NW 23rd PlGreat food to go option. Pick up food here and walk three blocks to Wallace Park for a picnic!
Neighborhood brew pub featuring a full-service restaurant and large range of custom built beers on tap.
47 residents recomanen
Breakside Brewery - NW Slabtown
1570 NW 22nd AveNeighborhood brew pub featuring a full-service restaurant and large range of custom built beers on tap.
Arts & Culture
Massages, facials, or spa packages along with herbal saunas and tea in a day spa sanctuary... need I say more?
16 residents recomanen
The DragonTree
2768 NW Thurman StMassages, facials, or spa packages along with herbal saunas and tea in a day spa sanctuary... need I say more?
Great rental bike selection. From the recreational rider enjoying the vast miles of Forest Park just up the street to the visiting downhill racer in need of a race day bike.
6 residents recomanen
Fat Tire Farm
2714 NW Thurman StGreat rental bike selection. From the recreational rider enjoying the vast miles of Forest Park just up the street to the visiting downhill racer in need of a race day bike.
Great place to watch Indie films with sipping on local brews and fun food!
136 residents recomanen
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveGreat place to watch Indie films with sipping on local brews and fun food!
Rainy day? No problem... head to Powell's and spend hours diving into their amazing inventory of books... great cafe inside of bookstore too!
11 residents recomanen
West Burnside Street
West Burnside StreetRainy day? No problem... head to Powell's and spend hours diving into their amazing inventory of books... great cafe inside of bookstore too!
Located in Director's Plaza...excellent movie choices combine it with Elephants in the Park Deli for an amazing 1-2 punch of an outing!
TMT Development Fox Tower
805 SW BroadwayLocated in Director's Plaza...excellent movie choices combine it with Elephants in the Park Deli for an amazing 1-2 punch of an outing!
Essentials
Our weekly grocery store... has it all, plus fun and unusual foods like seaweed and greek yogurt... (Pim's favs...)
480 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StOur weekly grocery store... has it all, plus fun and unusual foods like seaweed and greek yogurt... (Pim's favs...)
Boutique grocery store anyone? You can also get great food to go or eat in store and then wander around the Pearl District ducking into galleries and shops along the way.
630 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StBoutique grocery store anyone? You can also get great food to go or eat in store and then wander around the Pearl District ducking into galleries and shops along the way.
Favorite spots for all things organic and yummy. Plus, there are heaps of great dishes already prepared and ready for takeout!
974 residents recomanen
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StFavorite spots for all things organic and yummy. Plus, there are heaps of great dishes already prepared and ready for takeout!
Sightseeing
Garden sanctuary pitched above the Rose Garden in Washington Park. The 5.5 acre Japanese Garden is composed of five distinct garden styles and worthy of a stroll. Pim and I love the Zen garden.
1015 residents recomanen
Jardí Japonès de Portland
611 SW Kingston AveGarden sanctuary pitched above the Rose Garden in Washington Park. The 5.5 acre Japanese Garden is composed of five distinct garden styles and worthy of a stroll. Pim and I love the Zen garden.
Great day trip... check out Haystack Rock, Ecola State Park, wander the gift shops while sampling ice cream and stop for fish and chips at Lumberyard Rotisserie and Grill.
307 residents recomanen
Cannon Beach
Center StreetGreat day trip... check out Haystack Rock, Ecola State Park, wander the gift shops while sampling ice cream and stop for fish and chips at Lumberyard Rotisserie and Grill.
A great day trip.... hiking, cycling, sitting by the Columbia River, watching windsurfers, then finishing it all off with great brew and grub at Full Sail Brewing.
218 residents recomanen
Hood River
A great day trip.... hiking, cycling, sitting by the Columbia River, watching windsurfers, then finishing it all off with great brew and grub at Full Sail Brewing.
Wine tasting anyone? Another great day trip! My favorite wine and eating spot is the Dundee Bistro.
http://www.oregonlive.com/wine/index.ssf/2013/05/2013_spring_wine_guide_dining.html
15 residents recomanen
Newberg
Wine tasting anyone? Another great day trip! My favorite wine and eating spot is the Dundee Bistro.
http://www.oregonlive.com/wine/index.ssf/2013/05/2013_spring_wine_guide_dining.html
A great place to stop on your way back from Multnomah Falls. McMenamins at Edgefield has a plethora of fun, food, and drink waiting for you!
http://www.mcmenamins.com/Edgefield
McMenamins Power Station Theater & Pub
2126 SW Halsey StA great place to stop on your way back from Multnomah Falls. McMenamins at Edgefield has a plethora of fun, food, and drink waiting for you!
http://www.mcmenamins.com/Edgefield
We especially love the modern and contemporary art here... after the museum, we head over to Elephant's Deli at Director's Park.
https://www.elephantsdeli.com/locations/elephants-in-the-park
785 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Portland
1219 SW Park AveWe especially love the modern and contemporary art here... after the museum, we head over to Elephant's Deli at Director's Park.
https://www.elephantsdeli.com/locations/elephants-in-the-park
One of our favorite gardens to explore. Combine with a walking tour of the Pearl District's many art galleries and eateries.
http://www.lansugarden.org/about-the-garden/
405 residents recomanen
Jardí xinès Lan Su
239 NW Everett StOne of our favorite gardens to explore. Combine with a walking tour of the Pearl District's many art galleries and eateries.
http://www.lansugarden.org/about-the-garden/
Ramona Falls
Spectacular hike... simply breathtaking beauty...
Great spot for a picnic while checking out the stellar views of the city and mountains.
622 residents recomanen
Mansió Pittock
3229 NW Pittock DrGreat spot for a picnic while checking out the stellar views of the city and mountains.
Audubon de Portland
5151 NW Cornell RdWalking distance from Willamette Heights Retreat!
A fun place to browse through exotic items from faraway lands... combine with a trip to Sushi Land and Powell's bookstore for perfect Pearl District day!
31 residents recomanen
Cargo
81 SE Yamhill StA fun place to browse through exotic items from faraway lands... combine with a trip to Sushi Land and Powell's bookstore for perfect Pearl District day!
Meeting spot for Keep Portland Weird Tour- see link below for other great local tours!
https://www.vayable.com/experiences/search
121 residents recomanen
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AveMeeting spot for Keep Portland Weird Tour- see link below for other great local tours!
https://www.vayable.com/experiences/search
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdEverything Else
Great place to wander around, get some views of the city and appreciate the Portlander's love of nature..
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?&propertyid=841&action=viewpark
326 residents recomanen
Parc de Washington
4033 SW Canyon RdGreat place to wander around, get some views of the city and appreciate the Portlander's love of nature..
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?&propertyid=841&action=viewpark
Pim loves this place... lots of Portland made arts, crafts, clothing, food... combine it with a stroll along Waterfront Park esplanade.
425 residents recomanen
Mercat de dissabte de Portland
2 SW Naito PkwyPim loves this place... lots of Portland made arts, crafts, clothing, food... combine it with a stroll along Waterfront Park esplanade.
Great day hike through forest with paths carved into the basalt cliff. Spectacular views and waterfalls, it is easy to see why Eagle Creek Trail is the most popular trail in the Columbia Gorge.
27 residents recomanen
Eagle Creek Trailhead
Northeast Eagle Creek LoopGreat day hike through forest with paths carved into the basalt cliff. Spectacular views and waterfalls, it is easy to see why Eagle Creek Trail is the most popular trail in the Columbia Gorge.
Entertainment & Activities
This is an amazing neighborhood park next to Chapman School with jungle gym, basketball and tennis courts, soccer field and plenty of green space for a picnic. Lots of space to throw a frisbee too!
17 residents recomanen
Wallace Park
This is an amazing neighborhood park next to Chapman School with jungle gym, basketball and tennis courts, soccer field and plenty of green space for a picnic. Lots of space to throw a frisbee too!
Shopping
Local jewelry shop with super cute earrings, bracelets, and necklaces!
24 residents recomanen
Betsy & Iya
1777 NW 24th AveLocal jewelry shop with super cute earrings, bracelets, and necklaces!