Laura’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
You're just a lstroll away from Richmond's stand out restaurants, world class beer and wine and great shopping, which draws travelers year-round. Richmond exemplifies Portland's quintessential scene!
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Richmond
You're just a lstroll away from Richmond's stand out restaurants, world class beer and wine and great shopping, which draws travelers year-round. Richmond exemplifies Portland's quintessential scene!
Food scene
Richmond neighborhood explodes with food and drink spots. Brew pubs, cafes, fine dining and wineries and coffee shops - all a stroll away. We tend to go out to casual spots, so this list leans toward relaxed places with an easy vibe. I've added in a few spots farther a field too for when you're out exploring the city.
Thai favorites done up right. Fun atmosphere, outdoor seating, great cocktails. 15 minute walk from your studio.
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Kati Portland
2932 SE Division StThai favorites done up right. Fun atmosphere, outdoor seating, great cocktails. 15 minute walk from your studio.
Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StPie and biscuits. Best in town! Right on SE Division.
Bollywood always feels fun and festive and I've never had a bad meal. It's Indian street food, casual affair.
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StBollywood always feels fun and festive and I've never had a bad meal. It's Indian street food, casual affair.
Fresh takes on Mexican food with veg focus. Awesome service and nice outdoor tables. Great margaritas too!
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Mestizo
2910 SE Division StFresh takes on Mexican food with veg focus. Awesome service and nice outdoor tables. Great margaritas too!
A family brewery with a passion for making great beer with a relaxed feel and outdoor lawn and patio perfect for a local brew and casual dinner.
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Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden
3412 SE Division St A family brewery with a passion for making great beer with a relaxed feel and outdoor lawn and patio perfect for a local brew and casual dinner.
Just a stroll away, Division Wines feature a handpicked collection of local and global wines. Grab a bottle to bring back to the studio and enjoy on the patio or relax in their beautiful space for a light meal and your favorite varietal.
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Southeast Division Street
Southeast Division StreetJust a stroll away, Division Wines feature a handpicked collection of local and global wines. Grab a bottle to bring back to the studio and enjoy on the patio or relax in their beautiful space for a light meal and your favorite varietal.
I've never sipped a better green smoothie in my life. Great hang out spot, smoothies and acai bowls and amazing customer service!
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Kure Juice Bar
4380 SE Hawthorne BlvdI've never sipped a better green smoothie in my life. Great hang out spot, smoothies and acai bowls and amazing customer service!
On SE Division and 12th, 1.5 miles away, on a warm night, it's a happening scene. You'll find the beer you're craving, as selection is gigantic. Los Gorditos right next store cooks up Mexican favorites that you can bring into the beer garden.
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APEX
1216 SE Division StOn SE Division and 12th, 1.5 miles away, on a warm night, it's a happening scene. You'll find the beer you're craving, as selection is gigantic. Los Gorditos right next store cooks up Mexican favorites that you can bring into the beer garden.
I love this place! In SE industrial, their counter-service makes breakfast and sweet treats easy to order. Get your juice or smoothie fix or try their Acai bowl or an egg dish. Full coffee bar, killer pastries.
La Luna Cafe
828 Southeast Ash Street I love this place! In SE industrial, their counter-service makes breakfast and sweet treats easy to order. Get your juice or smoothie fix or try their Acai bowl or an egg dish. Full coffee bar, killer pastries.
Movie theater/pub
If you feel like catching a movie, the Baghdad is a nice 1 mile stroll. And drink beer while viewing too!
Mcmenamins are a local long-time group of movie theaters, restaurants, pubs, hotels, and concert venues. It’s worth it to check out a Mcmenamins while you’re in Portland.
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd