Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Our very favorite breakfast spot in town.. get there early, put your name on the list then stroll around downtown as you wait for them to buzz you for your table...
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Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd AveOur very favorite breakfast spot in town.. get there early, put your name on the list then stroll around downtown as you wait for them to buzz you for your table...
Rustic boulangerie connecting old-world charms of France with the Pacific Northwest vibe. Amazing bfast, lunches and early dinners are part of Pim's and my go-to list of delicious destinations.
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St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StRustic boulangerie connecting old-world charms of France with the Pacific Northwest vibe. Amazing bfast, lunches and early dinners are part of Pim's and my go-to list of delicious destinations.
A bagel with lox, cream cheese, tomatoes, capers, and onions paired with green tea is probably one of my favorite ways to start my morning after a hike down through the woods and yoga at NW yoga!
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The Clearing Cafe
2772 NW Thurman StA bagel with lox, cream cheese, tomatoes, capers, and onions paired with green tea is probably one of my favorite ways to start my morning after a hike down through the woods and yoga at NW yoga!
And yet another amazing cafe destination. Super friendly, warm neighborhood buzz. A fresh berry bran muffin served alongside a foamy latte paired with a comfy sofas... paradise?
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The Dragonfly Coffee House
2387 NW Thurman StAnd yet another amazing cafe destination. Super friendly, warm neighborhood buzz. A fresh berry bran muffin served alongside a foamy latte paired with a comfy sofas... paradise?
"outdoor inspired" cuisine: think campfires, backyard bbq's, and pic-nics. In other words, the good times in life! Great vibe and superb food!
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The Fireside
801 NW 23rd Ave"outdoor inspired" cuisine: think campfires, backyard bbq's, and pic-nics. In other words, the good times in life! Great vibe and superb food!
Dundee Bistro
100 SW 7th StFavorite spot for amazing wine and food experience!
This is THE most amazing Thai restaurant in the world.. take it from someone who lived in S.E. Asia for 5 years. Combine this outing with a walk up at Mt. Tabor or a stroll down S.E. Hawthorne St.
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Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StThis is THE most amazing Thai restaurant in the world.. take it from someone who lived in S.E. Asia for 5 years. Combine this outing with a walk up at Mt. Tabor or a stroll down S.E. Hawthorne St.
THE best sushi Pim and I have ever had with a consciousness towards sustainably harvested fish. Top it off with a trip next door to Salt and Straw ice cream and a stroll down NW 23rd...
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Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveTHE best sushi Pim and I have ever had with a consciousness towards sustainably harvested fish. Top it off with a trip next door to Salt and Straw ice cream and a stroll down NW 23rd...
Simply the very best dessert choices in the universe! Pim and I make ourselves order a salad first for dinner before diving into the panna cotta!
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Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveSimply the very best dessert choices in the universe! Pim and I make ourselves order a salad first for dinner before diving into the panna cotta!
Great beers and fun place to watch football games. Pim loves the vegetarian burger!
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Bridgeport Brewing
1313 NW Marshall StGreat beers and fun place to watch football games. Pim loves the vegetarian burger!
Great food to go option. Pick up food here and walk three blocks to Wallace Park for a picnic!
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Nob Hill Food Carts
1855 NW 23rd PlGreat food to go option. Pick up food here and walk three blocks to Wallace Park for a picnic!
Neighborhood brew pub featuring a full-service restaurant and large range of custom built beers on tap.
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Breakside Brewery - NW Slabtown
1570 NW 22nd AveNeighborhood brew pub featuring a full-service restaurant and large range of custom built beers on tap.
Arts & Culture
Massages, facials, or spa packages along with herbal saunas and tea in a day spa sanctuary... need I say more?
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The DragonTree
2768 NW Thurman StMassages, facials, or spa packages along with herbal saunas and tea in a day spa sanctuary... need I say more?
Great rental bike selection. From the recreational rider enjoying the vast miles of Forest Park just up the street to the visiting downhill racer in need of a race day bike.
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Fat Tire Farm
2714 NW Thurman StGreat rental bike selection. From the recreational rider enjoying the vast miles of Forest Park just up the street to the visiting downhill racer in need of a race day bike.
Great place to watch Indie films with sipping on local brews and fun food!
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Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveGreat place to watch Indie films with sipping on local brews and fun food!
Rainy day? No problem... head to Powell's and spend hours diving into their amazing inventory of books... great cafe inside of bookstore too!
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West Burnside Street
West Burnside StreetRainy day? No problem... head to Powell's and spend hours diving into their amazing inventory of books... great cafe inside of bookstore too!
Located in Director's Plaza...excellent movie choices combine it with Elephants in the Park Deli for an amazing 1-2 punch of an outing!
TMT Development Fox Tower
805 SW BroadwayLocated in Director's Plaza...excellent movie choices combine it with Elephants in the Park Deli for an amazing 1-2 punch of an outing!
Essentials
Our weekly grocery store... has it all, plus fun and unusual foods like seaweed and greek yogurt... (Pim's favs...)
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Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StOur weekly grocery store... has it all, plus fun and unusual foods like seaweed and greek yogurt... (Pim's favs...)
Boutique grocery store anyone? You can also get great food to go or eat in store and then wander around the Pearl District ducking into galleries and shops along the way.
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Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StBoutique grocery store anyone? You can also get great food to go or eat in store and then wander around the Pearl District ducking into galleries and shops along the way.
Favorite spots for all things organic and yummy. Plus, there are heaps of great dishes already prepared and ready for takeout!
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StFavorite spots for all things organic and yummy. Plus, there are heaps of great dishes already prepared and ready for takeout!
Sightseeing
Garden sanctuary pitched above the Rose Garden in Washington Park. The 5.5 acre Japanese Garden is composed of five distinct garden styles and worthy of a stroll. Pim and I love the Zen garden.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveGarden sanctuary pitched above the Rose Garden in Washington Park. The 5.5 acre Japanese Garden is composed of five distinct garden styles and worthy of a stroll. Pim and I love the Zen garden.
Great day trip... check out Haystack Rock, Ecola State Park, wander the gift shops while sampling ice cream and stop for fish and chips at Lumberyard Rotisserie and Grill.
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Cannon Beach
Center StreetGreat day trip... check out Haystack Rock, Ecola State Park, wander the gift shops while sampling ice cream and stop for fish and chips at Lumberyard Rotisserie and Grill.
A great day trip.... hiking, cycling, sitting by the Columbia River, watching windsurfers, then finishing it all off with great brew and grub at Full Sail Brewing.
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Hood River
A great day trip.... hiking, cycling, sitting by the Columbia River, watching windsurfers, then finishing it all off with great brew and grub at Full Sail Brewing.
Wine tasting anyone? Another great day trip! My favorite wine and eating spot is the Dundee Bistro.
http://www.oregonlive.com/wine/index.ssf/2013/05/2013_spring_wine_guide_dining.html
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Newberg
Wine tasting anyone? Another great day trip! My favorite wine and eating spot is the Dundee Bistro.
http://www.oregonlive.com/wine/index.ssf/2013/05/2013_spring_wine_guide_dining.html
A great place to stop on your way back from Multnomah Falls. McMenamins at Edgefield has a plethora of fun, food, and drink waiting for you!
http://www.mcmenamins.com/Edgefield
McMenamins Power Station Theater & Pub
2126 SW Halsey StA great place to stop on your way back from Multnomah Falls. McMenamins at Edgefield has a plethora of fun, food, and drink waiting for you!
http://www.mcmenamins.com/Edgefield
We especially love the modern and contemporary art here... after the museum, we head over to Elephant's Deli at Director's Park.
https://www.elephantsdeli.com/locations/elephants-in-the-park
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Muzium Seni Portland
1219 SW Park AveWe especially love the modern and contemporary art here... after the museum, we head over to Elephant's Deli at Director's Park.
https://www.elephantsdeli.com/locations/elephants-in-the-park
One of our favorite gardens to explore. Combine with a walking tour of the Pearl District's many art galleries and eateries.
http://www.lansugarden.org/about-the-garden/
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Taman Cina Lan Su
239 NW Everett StOne of our favorite gardens to explore. Combine with a walking tour of the Pearl District's many art galleries and eateries.
http://www.lansugarden.org/about-the-garden/
Ramona Falls
Spectacular hike... simply breathtaking beauty...
Great spot for a picnic while checking out the stellar views of the city and mountains.
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrGreat spot for a picnic while checking out the stellar views of the city and mountains.
Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell RdWalking distance from Willamette Heights Retreat!
A fun place to browse through exotic items from faraway lands... combine with a trip to Sushi Land and Powell's bookstore for perfect Pearl District day!
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Cargo
81 SE Yamhill StA fun place to browse through exotic items from faraway lands... combine with a trip to Sushi Land and Powell's bookstore for perfect Pearl District day!
Meeting spot for Keep Portland Weird Tour- see link below for other great local tours!
https://www.vayable.com/experiences/search
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Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AveMeeting spot for Keep Portland Weird Tour- see link below for other great local tours!
https://www.vayable.com/experiences/search
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdEverything Else
Great place to wander around, get some views of the city and appreciate the Portlander's love of nature..
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?&propertyid=841&action=viewpark
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Taman Washington
4033 SW Canyon RdGreat place to wander around, get some views of the city and appreciate the Portlander's love of nature..
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?&propertyid=841&action=viewpark
Pim loves this place... lots of Portland made arts, crafts, clothing, food... combine it with a stroll along Waterfront Park esplanade.
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Pasar Sabtu Portland
2 SW Naito PkwyPim loves this place... lots of Portland made arts, crafts, clothing, food... combine it with a stroll along Waterfront Park esplanade.
Great day hike through forest with paths carved into the basalt cliff. Spectacular views and waterfalls, it is easy to see why Eagle Creek Trail is the most popular trail in the Columbia Gorge.
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Eagle Creek Trailhead
Northeast Eagle Creek LoopGreat day hike through forest with paths carved into the basalt cliff. Spectacular views and waterfalls, it is easy to see why Eagle Creek Trail is the most popular trail in the Columbia Gorge.
Entertainment & Activities
This is an amazing neighborhood park next to Chapman School with jungle gym, basketball and tennis courts, soccer field and plenty of green space for a picnic. Lots of space to throw a frisbee too!
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Wallace Park
This is an amazing neighborhood park next to Chapman School with jungle gym, basketball and tennis courts, soccer field and plenty of green space for a picnic. Lots of space to throw a frisbee too!
Shopping
Local jewelry shop with super cute earrings, bracelets, and necklaces!
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Betsy & Iya
1777 NW 24th AveLocal jewelry shop with super cute earrings, bracelets, and necklaces!