Guidebook for Portland

Carrie
Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Portland’s renowned small batch “farm to cone” ice cream shop with flavors such as “honey balsamic strawberry with cracked pepper”. Long lines though, and we generally prefer Pinolo gelato down the street.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
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Portland’s renowned small batch “farm to cone” ice cream shop with flavors such as “honey balsamic strawberry with cracked pepper”. Long lines though, and we generally prefer Pinolo gelato down the street.
Our favorite Sushi in town, and great for both fish fans and vegetarians, with good veggie sushi options. The Walla Walla roll with or without crab is not to be missed. The major caveat is this place is always super busy, but the easy answer is you are guaranteed a table if you show up at 5:00 when they open. Alternatively, the C-Bar next door is a fantastic bar on its own accord and you can hang there and Yoko's will call you when your table is ready.
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Baan Thai | Restaurant and Bar
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Our favorite Sushi in town, and great for both fish fans and vegetarians, with good veggie sushi options. The Walla Walla roll with or without crab is not to be missed. The major caveat is this place is always super busy, but the easy answer is you are guaranteed a table if you show up at 5:00 when they open. Alternatively, the C-Bar next door is a fantastic bar on its own accord and you can hang there and Yoko's will call you when your table is ready.
Our favorite restaurant in town, serving up fantastic Italian cuisine in a beautiful setting. If interested, you should look to book ASAP. The good news is they book through opentable.com, the bad news is if you are visiting soon you'll have to arrive early or late or sit at the bar. Very romantic spot, and make sure you try several of the garden options, as nobody does vegetable dishes better in Portland. Make sure you get a Pane as well (ideally one with a delicious cheese on top).
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Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division St
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Our favorite restaurant in town, serving up fantastic Italian cuisine in a beautiful setting. If interested, you should look to book ASAP. The good news is they book through opentable.com, the bad news is if you are visiting soon you'll have to arrive early or late or sit at the bar. Very romantic spot, and make sure you try several of the garden options, as nobody does vegetable dishes better in Portland. Make sure you get a Pane as well (ideally one with a delicious cheese on top).
Our most visited restaurant in the hood. Family-friendly Italian food with a killer happy hour ($5 spicy spaghetti and $8 pizzas) and the food always comes out in less than 20 minutes. Great decor and friendly vibe.
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Cibo
3539 SE Division St
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Our most visited restaurant in the hood. Family-friendly Italian food with a killer happy hour ($5 spicy spaghetti and $8 pizzas) and the food always comes out in less than 20 minutes. Great decor and friendly vibe.
Our favorite Thai restaurant in SE PDX. Yes, even over Pok Pok and despite the fact its vegetarian. The food is bursting with flavor; make sure you start off with the lettuce wrap appetizer.
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Kati Portland
2932 SE Division St
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Our favorite Thai restaurant in SE PDX. Yes, even over Pok Pok and despite the fact its vegetarian. The food is bursting with flavor; make sure you start off with the lettuce wrap appetizer.
Delicious Indian street food. The food is amazing and not your traditional Indian.
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta St
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Delicious Indian street food. The food is amazing and not your traditional Indian.
We are not really donut people, but if you like donuts this is the place to go.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division St
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We are not really donut people, but if you like donuts this is the place to go.

Parks & Nature

Great place to stroll along the Willamette River if you happen to be downtown.
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Tom McCall Strandlengju Park
98 SW Naito Pkwy
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Great place to stroll along the Willamette River if you happen to be downtown.
The oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States boasts more than 8,000 roses. Very close to the Japanese Garden so you can easily see both.
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Alþjóðlegur rósa prófunar garður
400 SW Kingston Ave
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The oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States boasts more than 8,000 roses. Very close to the Japanese Garden so you can easily see both.
A beautiful Japanese style garden, a perfect place to spend a few hours on a beautiful day. Peak hours the park is crowded so try for off hours or mid-week visits. Admission is $10, so take your time exploring and enjoying the tranquil setting
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Portland Japanska garðurinn
611 SW Kingston Ave
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A beautiful Japanese style garden, a perfect place to spend a few hours on a beautiful day. Peak hours the park is crowded so try for off hours or mid-week visits. Admission is $10, so take your time exploring and enjoying the tranquil setting
Only Volcano within City Limits in the U.S. Great hiking and biking or simply drive close to the top and get out to check out killer views of downtown and the West Hills.
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Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln St
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Only Volcano within City Limits in the U.S. Great hiking and biking or simply drive close to the top and get out to check out killer views of downtown and the West Hills.

Shopping

A book lover's paradise & the largest used and new bookstore in the world! Open 365 days a year. Occupying an entire city block, the City stocks more than a million new and used books.
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Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
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A book lover's paradise & the largest used and new bookstore in the world! Open 365 days a year. Occupying an entire city block, the City stocks more than a million new and used books.

Arts & Culture

This 1914 home is spectacular both inside and outside. The beautiful grounds include what has to be one of the best views of the city, and the interior contains gorgeous ceilings, curved walls, amazing fireplaces, and unique floor designs. This well preserved home is a must see for anyone who values the treasures of a bygone era
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr
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This 1914 home is spectacular both inside and outside. The beautiful grounds include what has to be one of the best views of the city, and the interior contains gorgeous ceilings, curved walls, amazing fireplaces, and unique floor designs. This well preserved home is a must see for anyone who values the treasures of a bygone era
The seventh oldest museum in the United States, the Portland Art Museum was founded in 1892 and has since amassed a substantial and varied collection. The number of items exceeds 42,000 and only a small portion is displayed in more than 112,000 square feet of gallery space. Highlights include Native American artifacts, graphic arts, English silver, Asian art, photography, and Northwest art. One of the Portland Art Museum's most notable pieces is Vincent Van Gogh's Cart with Black Ox.
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Portland Listasafn
1219 SW Park Ave
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The seventh oldest museum in the United States, the Portland Art Museum was founded in 1892 and has since amassed a substantial and varied collection. The number of items exceeds 42,000 and only a small portion is displayed in more than 112,000 square feet of gallery space. Highlights include Native American artifacts, graphic arts, English silver, Asian art, photography, and Northwest art. One of the Portland Art Museum's most notable pieces is Vincent Van Gogh's Cart with Black Ox.

Essentials

Our go to Grocery Store.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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Our go to Grocery Store.
Walking distance, has most things you might need.
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Rite Aid
2440 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd
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Walking distance, has most things you might need.
Higher-end grocery store; very friendly, great produce.
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division St
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Higher-end grocery store; very friendly, great produce.

Bars and Nightlife

Our favorite bar within walking distance, and right in the middle of the action on Division.
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The Richmond Bar
3203 SE Division St
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Our favorite bar within walking distance, and right in the middle of the action on Division.
Best cocktails in Portland; where bartenders go to drink.
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Rum Club
720 SE Sandy Blvd
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Best cocktails in Portland; where bartenders go to drink.