Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Pips & Bounce
833 SE Belmont StGreat doughnuts
Bison Coffeehouse
3941 NE Cully BlvdVery close - 2 block walk. Good coffee
Daruma Sushi + Sake
1640 NE Killingsworth StVery small, excellent sushi bar.
My favorite wood-fired pizza in Portland. And a very easy walk- super close!
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Pizzeria Otto
6708 NE Sandy BlvdMy favorite wood-fired pizza in Portland. And a very easy walk- super close!
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StGreat Indian food and not your typical menu.
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StGreat bread and pastries
My favorite restaurant in Portland. Excellent food, no pretense, small tapas style plates of Italian and Spanish food. Excellent wine list too.
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Navarre
10 NE 28th AveMy favorite restaurant in Portland. Excellent food, no pretense, small tapas style plates of Italian and Spanish food. Excellent wine list too.
Really great Mexican food. Sometimes the line is a bit long but it's worth it. If you're hungry between 3-6 you won't have to wait.
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveReally great Mexican food. Sometimes the line is a bit long but it's worth it. If you're hungry between 3-6 you won't have to wait.
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveExcellent breakfast joint.
Drinks & Nightlife
Portlands best kept secret if you're into dive bars. It can sometimes have a David Lynch-ian vibe.
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Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge
4830 NE 42nd AvePortlands best kept secret if you're into dive bars. It can sometimes have a David Lynch-ian vibe.
Great little bistro style bar. Low key, good food and good drinks. A find.
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Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveGreat little bistro style bar. Low key, good food and good drinks. A find.
Arts & Culture
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdGreat independent movie theater nearby
Essentials
Great grocery store with lots of organic and healthy items. There is also a Safeway nearby that is closer (70th/Fremont).
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveGreat grocery store with lots of organic and healthy items. There is also a Safeway nearby that is closer (70th/Fremont).
Shopping
If you're into vinyl, you should really consider going here. My favorite record store in the country.
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Mississippi Records
5202 N Albina AveIf you're into vinyl, you should really consider going here. My favorite record store in the country.