Irene's Guidebook

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Irene's Guidebook

Grocery store that is walking distance

Closest grocery store (and my personal favorite). It is about half a mile from the house. Lots of options and has a great Deli grab and go section for pre-made foods.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd Ave
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Closest grocery store (and my personal favorite). It is about half a mile from the house. Lots of options and has a great Deli grab and go section for pre-made foods.

Coffee

I personally love their coffee and vibe located on Alberta street. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well which I enjoy. Great for people watching.
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Barista
1725 NE Alberta St
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I personally love their coffee and vibe located on Alberta street. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well which I enjoy. Great for people watching.
This coffee shop is a NE Portland institution. Located half a mile up the road on Fremont street they have tons of options for breakfast and lunch.
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Jim & Patty's Coffee People
4951 NE Fremont St
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This coffee shop is a NE Portland institution. Located half a mile up the road on Fremont street they have tons of options for breakfast and lunch.
Best coffee walking distance from the house! We love it and frequent it weekly. Delicious and strong!
Prince Coffee
Best coffee walking distance from the house! We love it and frequent it weekly. Delicious and strong!
Closest coffee shop walking distance from the house. Get some delicious coffee, pastries and plants!
Queer Plants Cafe
Closest coffee shop walking distance from the house. Get some delicious coffee, pastries and plants!

Brewery/ Food / scene

Walking distance from the house. About a little less than a mile away. Has a theatre, many restaurants inside, bars, soaking tubs and even a gorgeous must see garden.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
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Walking distance from the house. About a little less than a mile away. Has a theatre, many restaurants inside, bars, soaking tubs and even a gorgeous must see garden.
At the end of the street, walking distance from the house.
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Oakshire Beer Hall
5013 NE 42nd Ave
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At the end of the street, walking distance from the house.

Food scene

Delicious pizza half mile up the road from us, on a busy Fremont street with plenty of other food options as well.
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Red Sauce Pizza
4641 Northeast Fremont Street
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Delicious pizza half mile up the road from us, on a busy Fremont street with plenty of other food options as well.
I LOVE the Tin Shed. But after they were featured on the Food Network, so does everyone else ;) I highly recommend going to their website and make a reservation, there is always a wait otherwise.
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Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta St
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I LOVE the Tin Shed. But after they were featured on the Food Network, so does everyone else ;) I highly recommend going to their website and make a reservation, there is always a wait otherwise.
We love this place for brunch, lunch and dinner. They have wonderful indoor and outdoor areas to sit and also have a variety of vegan alternatives if you need.
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Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina Ave
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We love this place for brunch, lunch and dinner. They have wonderful indoor and outdoor areas to sit and also have a variety of vegan alternatives if you need.
A MUST eat! Walking distance from the house. About a quarter mile, easy walk. It is an incredible food cart that never disappoints.
Loncheria Los Mayas
4212 NE Prescott St
A MUST eat! Walking distance from the house. About a quarter mile, easy walk. It is an incredible food cart that never disappoints.
Mexican Restaurant we recommend. It is located in the neighborhood of NE Mississippi street which also is a strip of Portland that has many great food options, shops and breweries. I personally love the food and especially their Margarita's!
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi Ave
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Mexican Restaurant we recommend. It is located in the neighborhood of NE Mississippi street which also is a strip of Portland that has many great food options, shops and breweries. I personally love the food and especially their Margarita's!
Great spot to get a cocktail.
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Wilder
5501 NE 30th Ave
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Great spot to get a cocktail.
Awesome for breakfast and lunch, walking distance from the house. We highly recommend their biscuits and have never been disappointed with their food options.
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Little Griddle
3520 NE 42nd Ave
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Awesome for breakfast and lunch, walking distance from the house. We highly recommend their biscuits and have never been disappointed with their food options.
If you like great Southern Food, this one is a must. They now have a few locations. The newest one is downtown Portland close to Powells Bookstore. I highly recommend checking it out. The inside is beautiful and I have never been disappointed with the food. Granted a lot of it is fried food.
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Screen Door
2337 E Burnside St
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If you like great Southern Food, this one is a must. They now have a few locations. The newest one is downtown Portland close to Powells Bookstore. I highly recommend checking it out. The inside is beautiful and I have never been disappointed with the food. Granted a lot of it is fried food.
Incredible American/ Italian restaurant close by with food and drinks that won't quit. Beautiful environment and friendly staff.
Gabbiano's
Incredible American/ Italian restaurant close by with food and drinks that won't quit. Beautiful environment and friendly staff.
Bustling kitchen providing takes on Mediterranean street food, plus Turkish coffee & cocktails. They now have a few locations. Not walking distance but in town and not far in a car.
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Shalom Y'all SE - Eastside Location
117 SE Taylor St
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Bustling kitchen providing takes on Mediterranean street food, plus Turkish coffee & cocktails. They now have a few locations. Not walking distance but in town and not far in a car.
Named after the Southern Thai City of Hat Yai near the Malaysian border, Hat Yai was inspired by the streetside fried chicken vendors and small curry and roti shops in Southern Thailand. This place is delicious but be careful, it can be spicy so if you are not into that be sure to let the server know. Also it is close to the house. They have several locations now but the one closest to us is on NE Killingsworth street.
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Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth St
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Named after the Southern Thai City of Hat Yai near the Malaysian border, Hat Yai was inspired by the streetside fried chicken vendors and small curry and roti shops in Southern Thailand. This place is delicious but be careful, it can be spicy so if you are not into that be sure to let the server know. Also it is close to the house. They have several locations now but the one closest to us is on NE Killingsworth street.
BOMB BBQ close to the house. We love this place. They have indoor and outdoor seating which is a nice option.
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Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth St
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BOMB BBQ close to the house. We love this place. They have indoor and outdoor seating which is a nice option.
Super popular for breakfast and lunch. Located on Alberta street. We very much enjoy their vibe but beware they often have a decent line to get in.
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Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta St
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Super popular for breakfast and lunch. Located on Alberta street. We very much enjoy their vibe but beware they often have a decent line to get in.
Amazing meaty sandwiches. It is a butcher shop that offers lunch and dinner. If you like meat, you will love this place.
Pasture PDX
Amazing meaty sandwiches. It is a butcher shop that offers lunch and dinner. If you like meat, you will love this place.
Delicious Mexican Food cart located on the popular NE Alberta street. The burritos are ginormous!
Mole Mole Mexican Cuisine
Delicious Mexican Food cart located on the popular NE Alberta street. The burritos are ginormous!
Higher end vibe walking distance from the house on Fremont street. We love that they have indoor and outdoor seating. On the weekends they often have a live band playing outside, super fun and a wonderful place to get a drink and some food.
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Amalfi's Italian Restaurant
4703 NE Fremont St
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Higher end vibe walking distance from the house on Fremont street. We love that they have indoor and outdoor seating. On the weekends they often have a live band playing outside, super fun and a wonderful place to get a drink and some food.
Incredible Indian food! Everything I have eaten here knocks my socks off. They also have indoor/ outdoor seating!
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta St
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Incredible Indian food! Everything I have eaten here knocks my socks off. They also have indoor/ outdoor seating!
INCREDIBLE ice cream experience located on Alberta street close to the house. Insanely popular all year around.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
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INCREDIBLE ice cream experience located on Alberta street close to the house. Insanely popular all year around.
Ok if you love PIE you must try this place. It is NOT walking distance from the house as it is located in SE Division street Portland but I could not help but put this on the map as the street itself has a lot going on and the pie is out of this world. I especially love the banana and chocolate flavors myself ;)
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Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division St
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Ok if you love PIE you must try this place. It is NOT walking distance from the house as it is located in SE Division street Portland but I could not help but put this on the map as the street itself has a lot going on and the pie is out of this world. I especially love the banana and chocolate flavors myself ;)
Super delicious and fun restaurant located on NE Williams street. Great spot for dinner and drinks.
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Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
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Super delicious and fun restaurant located on NE Williams street. Great spot for dinner and drinks.
INCREDIBLE Vietnamese food! So delicious and the atmosphere is a fun experience. We often come here for food after we visit the Portland Art Museum as it is not far. It is downtown Portland but they do also offer outdoor seating which we love.
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Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd Ave
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INCREDIBLE Vietnamese food! So delicious and the atmosphere is a fun experience. We often come here for food after we visit the Portland Art Museum as it is not far. It is downtown Portland but they do also offer outdoor seating which we love.

Soaking Tub/ Massage Spot walking distance

HOT TUBS walking distance from the house! Less than half a mile away you can soak and or get a massage and acupuncture. Also be aware that it is clothing optional!
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Common Ground Wellness Co-operative
5010 NE 33rd Ave
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HOT TUBS walking distance from the house! Less than half a mile away you can soak and or get a massage and acupuncture. Also be aware that it is clothing optional!

Sightseeing

Meditative, quiet, peaceful and serene garden located close to the house. If you love a labyrinth this place is for you.
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IGrotto
8840 NE Skidmore St
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Meditative, quiet, peaceful and serene garden located close to the house. If you love a labyrinth this place is for you.
Do you love books? Powell's Books is a must even if you don't! It is a few stories high and claims to be the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world. Located downtown Portland.
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Isifunda sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
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Do you love books? Powell's Books is a must even if you don't! It is a few stories high and claims to be the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world. Located downtown Portland.
A must see for Portland. It is so beautiful and serene. It is not walking distance to the house so you will need to drive or bus but it is worth it.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston Ave
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A must see for Portland. It is so beautiful and serene. It is not walking distance to the house so you will need to drive or bus but it is worth it.
Located Downtown Portland.
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I-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave
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Located Downtown Portland.
Also houses our rose city garden, thousands of gorgeous roses. Has a great view of Mt. Hood and plenty of places to hike around on smaller trails. Also it is located by the zoo and the Japanese Gardens. It is not walking distance from the house but it a Portland Sightseeing must!
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Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon Rd
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Also houses our rose city garden, thousands of gorgeous roses. Has a great view of Mt. Hood and plenty of places to hike around on smaller trails. Also it is located by the zoo and the Japanese Gardens. It is not walking distance from the house but it a Portland Sightseeing must!
Do you love trees? I personally love walking/ hiking the arboretum because not only is it gorgeous but they have plaques on all the trees so you get to know what kind of tree they are and where they are from. This is close to Washington Park and NOT WALKING distance from the house. You will need a car of public transportation to get here. Either way it is a must, especially in the summer/fall.
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Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview Blvd
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Do you love trees? I personally love walking/ hiking the arboretum because not only is it gorgeous but they have plaques on all the trees so you get to know what kind of tree they are and where they are from. This is close to Washington Park and NOT WALKING distance from the house. You will need a car of public transportation to get here. Either way it is a must, especially in the summer/fall.
Famous waterfall of Portland. It is NOT walking distance from the house and you will need a car or public transportation. If you have no access to a car we recommend CAT (Columbia Area Transit) it is a cool busing system to give folks tours of the hot spots along the Columbia River Gorge. All of our guests who have done it have given it a great review. A definite sightseeing must!
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Multnomah Falls
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Famous waterfall of Portland. It is NOT walking distance from the house and you will need a car or public transportation. If you have no access to a car we recommend CAT (Columbia Area Transit) it is a cool busing system to give folks tours of the hot spots along the Columbia River Gorge. All of our guests who have done it have given it a great review. A definite sightseeing must!
Hoyt Arboretum is a public park in Portland, Oregon, which is part of the complex of parks collectively known as Washington Park. The 189-acre arboretum is located atop a ridge in the Tualatin Mountains two miles west of downtown Portland
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Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell Rd
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Hoyt Arboretum is a public park in Portland, Oregon, which is part of the complex of parks collectively known as Washington Park. The 189-acre arboretum is located atop a ridge in the Tualatin Mountains two miles west of downtown Portland
The Pittock Mansion is a French Renaissance-style château in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon, United States. The mansion was originally built in 1914 as a private home for London-born Oregonian publisher Henry Pittock and his wife, Georgiana Burton Pittock. It houses an incredible view!
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Pittock Mansion Park Viewpoint
3229 NW Monte Vista Terrace
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The Pittock Mansion is a French Renaissance-style château in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon, United States. The mansion was originally built in 1914 as a private home for London-born Oregonian publisher Henry Pittock and his wife, Georgiana Burton Pittock. It houses an incredible view!
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr
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One of my favorite waterfalls in the Columbia Gorge. Great for a short hike and picnic.
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Wahclella Falls
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One of my favorite waterfalls in the Columbia Gorge. Great for a short hike and picnic.
Gives you one of the best views of the entire Columbia Gorge. Perfect for sightseeing!
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Indlu yeVista
40700 Historic Columbia River Hwy
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Gives you one of the best views of the entire Columbia Gorge. Perfect for sightseeing!

Donuts

INCREDIBLE donuts walking distance (half a mile) from the house on Fremont Street. Beware, there will be a line, that is how good they are!
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Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont St
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INCREDIBLE donuts walking distance (half a mile) from the house on Fremont Street. Beware, there will be a line, that is how good they are!
Vegan Donut shop located down the road in the Hollywood district. Small, wood-lined shop offering handcrafted vegan donuts in classic & creative flavors.
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Doe Donuts
4110 Northeast Sandy Boulevard
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Vegan Donut shop located down the road in the Hollywood district. Small, wood-lined shop offering handcrafted vegan donuts in classic & creative flavors.