Portland spots
Food Scene
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StDelicious southern Thai food in casual setting.
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StThe best BBQ in Portland
The best doughnuts in town, featuring brioche dough. Multiple locations across the city.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StThe best doughnuts in town, featuring brioche dough. Multiple locations across the city.
Good Coffee
4747 SE Division StBeautiful coffee shop. Great place to work or meet a friend.
Second location of Good Coffee. Beautiful coffee shop. Great place to work or meet a friend.
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Good Coffee
4747 SE Division StSecond location of Good Coffee. Beautiful coffee shop. Great place to work or meet a friend.
One of our all time favorite PDX restaurants. It's a modern take on a steak house, but has lots of veggie options and excellent cocktails.
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Laurelhurst Market
3155 E Burnside StOne of our all time favorite PDX restaurants. It's a modern take on a steak house, but has lots of veggie options and excellent cocktails.
A fresh produce-driven take on Middle Eastern food. Delicious and a healthier option. Beautiful, light, airy dining space.
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Tusk
2448 E Burnside StA fresh produce-driven take on Middle Eastern food. Delicious and a healthier option. Beautiful, light, airy dining space.
One of our favorite restaurants for special occasions. Casual, intimate feel with excellent food.
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Coquine
6839 SE Belmont StOne of our favorite restaurants for special occasions. Casual, intimate feel with excellent food.
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StSpecial occasion, unique take on seasonal Italian.
Excellent rotisserie chicken stand attached to Providore gourmet food market. The half chicken dinner is a great deal.
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Arrosto
2340 NE Sandy BlvdExcellent rotisserie chicken stand attached to Providore gourmet food market. The half chicken dinner is a great deal.
Grain & Gristle
1473 NE Prescott StMeaty restaurant/tavern with lots of local beers on tap.
Ole Frijole
4125 NE Killingsworth StTasty burritos and pozole
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StParks & Nature
Lovely neighborhood park with play ground, running paths, a track, and off-leash area for dogs.
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Fernhill Park
Fernhill ParkLovely neighborhood park with play ground, running paths, a track, and off-leash area for dogs.
The largest urban forest in the US. Tons of well maintained paths with beautiful vistas of the city.
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Iphaki yomduliya
The largest urban forest in the US. Tons of well maintained paths with beautiful vistas of the city.
Beautiful Japanese garden. On a clear day, you get fabulous views of the city, Mt Rainer and Mt Hood. Can get a bit crowded during peak times, but definitely worth a visit.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful Japanese garden. On a clear day, you get fabulous views of the city, Mt Rainer and Mt Hood. Can get a bit crowded during peak times, but definitely worth a visit.
Classical Chinese garden tucked away in a city block. A great refuge from the city. Enjoy a cup of tea at the tea bar on site.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StClassical Chinese garden tucked away in a city block. A great refuge from the city. Enjoy a cup of tea at the tea bar on site.
Free rose garden at the top of Washington Park. On a clear day, you get fabulous views of the city, Mt Rainer and Mt Hood.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveFree rose garden at the top of Washington Park. On a clear day, you get fabulous views of the city, Mt Rainer and Mt Hood.
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveTrader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StUwajimaya Beaverton
10500 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyExcellent Japanese grocery store.
Sightseeing
Portland's stunning new pedestrian and transit-only bridge across the river. Highly recommend checking this out.
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Tilikum Crossing
Tilikum CrossingPortland's stunning new pedestrian and transit-only bridge across the river. Highly recommend checking this out.
Everything Else
Our favorite spa in the city. Go and enjoy the sauna & steam room for only $23 for 2 hours. Or indulge an excellent massage. Check out their monthly special package. Highly recommended.
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Loyly Sauna Southeast
2713 SE 21st AveOur favorite spa in the city. Go and enjoy the sauna & steam room for only $23 for 2 hours. Or indulge an excellent massage. Check out their monthly special package. Highly recommended.
Getting Around
Portland International Airport (PDX) station
7000 NE Airport WayDrinks & Nightlife
Hale Pele
2733 NE BroadwayTiki bar with delicious drinks and cool setting.