Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Thursday afternoons in the sunny season - fresh gnosh and flowers plus the community table always has treasures...Get some ayurvedic tinctures for your friends back home... goat's milk soap for that someone special... live music...
Cully Farmers Market
5011 NE 42nd AveThursday afternoons in the sunny season - fresh gnosh and flowers plus the community table always has treasures...Get some ayurvedic tinctures for your friends back home... goat's milk soap for that someone special... live music...
Amazing and authentic corn-fried fish for the pescatarian bunch in a laid back, spare and honest setting.
6 residents recomanen
42nd Ave Fish and Chips
5302 NE 42nd AveAmazing and authentic corn-fried fish for the pescatarian bunch in a laid back, spare and honest setting.
Comfortable diner style surroundings with many variations on scrambled tofu or eggs - fine place to sit and watch the sky go by, near some shops, near some shops and the Kiwi Palace.
31 residents recomanen
Cup & Saucer Cafe
3000 Northeast Killingsworth StreetComfortable diner style surroundings with many variations on scrambled tofu or eggs - fine place to sit and watch the sky go by, near some shops, near some shops and the Kiwi Palace.
Both vegetarians and omnivores and eating fussy folks delight at this restaurant right out of Portlandia. "Good Dog" and "Bag Dog" both amazing - we love the Tim Curry too... On weekends, prepare for a wait, during which you can drink coffee and meet new friends in the Alberta Arts District
359 residents recomanen
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StBoth vegetarians and omnivores and eating fussy folks delight at this restaurant right out of Portlandia. "Good Dog" and "Bag Dog" both amazing - we love the Tim Curry too... On weekends, prepare for a wait, during which you can drink coffee and meet new friends in the Alberta Arts District
Thali meals if you're hungry - or try tapas-style Indian street food. We always get the beet plate. Tasty thin okra slices a favorite. Mango lassi for those inclined. Many gluten free options
625 residents recomanen
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StThali meals if you're hungry - or try tapas-style Indian street food. We always get the beet plate. Tasty thin okra slices a favorite. Mango lassi for those inclined. Many gluten free options
Excellent brunches, amazing fresh baked goods with gluten-free options. Try the lavender honey steamer...
21 residents recomanen
Beeswing Restaurant
6716 Southeast Milwaukie AvenueExcellent brunches, amazing fresh baked goods with gluten-free options. Try the lavender honey steamer...
Native heritage inspired coffee shop with ethical and fresh grind options and cool art
28 residents recomanen
Bison Coffeehouse
3941 NE Cully BlvdNative heritage inspired coffee shop with ethical and fresh grind options and cool art
Creative Thai street food - like Thai tapas - don't forget to try the sipping vinegars
201 residents recomanen
Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StCreative Thai street food - like Thai tapas - don't forget to try the sipping vinegars
Drinks & Nightlife
Great sushi, music, drinks - and if you can snag an outside table in good weather, all the better...Full MSC certified fish ensures your time is sustainable
471 residents recomanen
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveGreat sushi, music, drinks - and if you can snag an outside table in good weather, all the better...Full MSC certified fish ensures your time is sustainable
Several bars and restaurants plus a soaking pool and movie theater on a creatively converted schoolgrounds. Roam the hallways to check out the unique art. Fresh northwest brews on tap. Weekend live music events. Try their nonalcoholic fresh apple cider for a taste of the northwest. Prepare for a huge basket of cajunized tater tots - ask for ranch.
538 residents recomanen
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveSeveral bars and restaurants plus a soaking pool and movie theater on a creatively converted schoolgrounds. Roam the hallways to check out the unique art. Fresh northwest brews on tap. Weekend live music events. Try their nonalcoholic fresh apple cider for a taste of the northwest. Prepare for a huge basket of cajunized tater tots - ask for ranch.
Parks & Nature
Many trees, nearby walking spot. Can you find the hornbeam on the hill? Check out the rare Chinese lacebark pine by the tennis court. A deluxe running track to the south of the park.
49 residents recomanen
Fernhill Park
Fernhill ParkMany trees, nearby walking spot. Can you find the hornbeam on the hill? Check out the rare Chinese lacebark pine by the tennis court. A deluxe running track to the south of the park.
Arts & Culture
Great gallery with local artists - try Last Thursdays for the Alberta Arts Walk
35 residents recomanen
Guardino Gallery
2939 NE Alberta StGreat gallery with local artists - try Last Thursdays for the Alberta Arts Walk
Shopping
Collage
1639 NE Alberta StWonderful local arts and crafts store... get inspired!
Stroll the Alberta Arts District: Collage for the artists, Salt and straw for the ice cream heads... and so much in between!
69 residents recomanen
Alberta
Stroll the Alberta Arts District: Collage for the artists, Salt and straw for the ice cream heads... and so much in between!
Essentials
Full service store with local and fresh in mind. Breakfast and lunch bar cover the basics, or grab a wide selection of food at the deli before your picnic drive to Sauvie's Island...
1022 residents recomanen
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveFull service store with local and fresh in mind. Breakfast and lunch bar cover the basics, or grab a wide selection of food at the deli before your picnic drive to Sauvie's Island...
From Kombucha to local cheeses and fruit, a wall of juices - Alberta Co-op is an oasis of healthy eating we love
195 residents recomanen
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StFrom Kombucha to local cheeses and fruit, a wall of juices - Alberta Co-op is an oasis of healthy eating we love
Getting Around
The 75 line goes south to the Hollywood Transit Center, where you can transfer to the Red, Blue, or Green Lines to Downtown
NE 42nd & Holman station
The 75 line goes south to the Hollywood Transit Center, where you can transfer to the Red, Blue, or Green Lines to Downtown
The 72 goes west down Killingsworth by New Seasons Market and several restaurants and shops at NE 30th. On its return loop it comes up Alberta to the Alberta Arts District
Northeast 55th Avenue & Northeast Killingsworth Street
The 72 goes west down Killingsworth by New Seasons Market and several restaurants and shops at NE 30th. On its return loop it comes up Alberta to the Alberta Arts District