Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StOne block from the house!
High-end boutique grocery with an awesome selection of meats, cheeses and wines! A bit pricier than Trader's, but their produce stays fresher for longer.
72 residents recomanen
Zupan's Markets - Burnside Store
2340 W Burnside StHigh-end boutique grocery with an awesome selection of meats, cheeses and wines! A bit pricier than Trader's, but their produce stays fresher for longer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Happy starts at 9:30pm. Yes, PM! It's worth the wait, I promise. Vast wine selection and cocktail menu.
53 residents recomanen
RingSide Steakhouse
2165 W Burnside StHappy starts at 9:30pm. Yes, PM! It's worth the wait, I promise. Vast wine selection and cocktail menu.
Awesome for people watching! Seasonal New American plates & craft cocktails served in a modern, bi-level gastropub with a patio.
24 residents recomanen
23Hoyt
529 NW 23rd AveAwesome for people watching! Seasonal New American plates & craft cocktails served in a modern, bi-level gastropub with a patio.
One of the oldest standing restaurants in PDX, Besaw's is a legend. They lost their lease, so go while you still can! Service breakfast, lunch and dinner. Get their chocolate cake for dessert!
78 residents recomanen
Besaws
1545 NW 21st AveOne of the oldest standing restaurants in PDX, Besaw's is a legend. They lost their lease, so go while you still can! Service breakfast, lunch and dinner. Get their chocolate cake for dessert!
Food Scene
Popular & vibrant restuarant specializing in gourmet deli fare plus prepared foods & wine
80 residents recomanen
Elephants Delicatessen
115 NW 22nd AvePopular & vibrant restuarant specializing in gourmet deli fare plus prepared foods & wine
Compact Chinese restaurant with paper lanterns offers familiar dishes for the whole family.
August Moon
405 NW 23rd AveCompact Chinese restaurant with paper lanterns offers familiar dishes for the whole family.
Unassuming Jewish deli drawing crowds with giant sandwiches, buckets of pickles & all-day breakfast.
19 residents recomanen
Kornblatt's
628 NW 23rd AveUnassuming Jewish deli drawing crowds with giant sandwiches, buckets of pickles & all-day breakfast.
Old-school cash-only pizza joint features traditional NYC-style slices & pies in an unfussy space.
36 residents recomanen
Escape From New York Pizza
622 NW 23rd AveOld-school cash-only pizza joint features traditional NYC-style slices & pies in an unfussy space.
Upscale lounge attracts locals with its wood-fired New American fare, cocktails & happy hour deals
189 residents recomanen
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveUpscale lounge attracts locals with its wood-fired New American fare, cocktails & happy hour deals
Stylish spot with red booths known for its variety of savory & sweet fondues plus wine & cocktails
8 residents recomanen
Urban Fondue
2114 NW Glisan StStylish spot with red booths known for its variety of savory & sweet fondues plus wine & cocktails
Italian eatery featuring pizzas & a popular happy hour in a romantic space with off-street parking
8 residents recomanen
Bastas Trattoria
410 NW 21st AveItalian eatery featuring pizzas & a popular happy hour in a romantic space with off-street parking
Homey, intimate Italian restaurant serving handmade pastas & other classics with a Northwest touch
34 residents recomanen
Caffe Mingo
807 NW 21st AveHomey, intimate Italian restaurant serving handmade pastas & other classics with a Northwest touch
Some of the best sushi in Portland! Certified sustainably sourced seafood, including carefully presented sushi rolls, in a modern space
471 residents recomanen
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveSome of the best sushi in Portland! Certified sustainably sourced seafood, including carefully presented sushi rolls, in a modern space
GET THE TRUFFLE FRIES. Seriously. Just do it. There's not such thing as diets on vacation. :)
18 residents recomanen
Little Big Burger - NW 23rd Ave
930 Northwest 23rd AvenueGET THE TRUFFLE FRIES. Seriously. Just do it. There's not such thing as diets on vacation. :)
Hands down some of the best brunch in PDX. Usually a line, so go when you're not starving. Fast service. Inventive comfort-type breakfasts. GO HERE.
39 residents recomanen
Stepping Stone Cafe
2390 NW Quimby StHands down some of the best brunch in PDX. Usually a line, so go when you're not starving. Fast service. Inventive comfort-type breakfasts. GO HERE.