Love the Happy Hour by the fireplace, though sadly it's not as warm as you think it ought to be. Prices great, food good, service fast. Check, check, check. Cool ass restaurant too!
This PDX favorite serves up doughnuts with names like "Dirt" and "Cock-n-Balls" (double cream filled) as well as a bacon-topped doughnut and several vegan specialties. - IFC Staff
The train is fun and relaxing. Also there is a power outlet at all seats for your electronics!
This hotel made an appearance on Portlandia as the “Deuce Hotel.” Known for its great décor, it has been called hip, modern, and funky and is located close to many of Portland’s favorite places.
Best drinks: 1944 Mai Tai served "the old way", Tiki Puka Puka and Fog Cutter. The signature drink, Nelson's Blood is also good and goes incredibly well with the flourless choc. cake. All appetizers a
Powell's is the West Coast's largest bookstore and has a great selection of current titles and old favorites. Check out this Pearl District location in downtown Portland and snap up some great reads. Read more.
Don't miss the internationally-acclaimed Portland Art Museum, also the oldest museum in the Pacific NorthWest. Stop by the NW Film Center and take in a film while you're there!
This nonprofit exhibition space is a great place for finding outstanding local photography.
French press black is where it's at. Barista's are always super friendly here.
If Alvar aalto and Betty Crocker had a love child, it would be this Southeast Clinton Scandinavian place. Broder’s brunch is the most inventive in Portland. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
While it isn't cheap, the bar menu during happy hour is a steal. With 50% off appetizers from 2pm-close, many of which are quite classy, bring your friends, because you'll need to share. Read more.
Tacos, Tacos, Tacos. You can't go wrong with any of the taco options on the menu, but the seafood ones are probably the best decision, especially the calamari taco.
Try the Causa Mixta Nikkei, Peruvian tapas with a key lime-spiked mashed-potato base, topped with crab, tuna and crispy shrimp. Quinoa salad and other vegetarian food is also offered here. Read more.
A staple of Argentinian cuisine is mayo. They pile it in in authentic amounts here. Be prepared.
Beautiful place to grab a table, have a drink, and watch Hawthorne night life pass by.
Friendliest shop in town. Grab a comic from the local section plus ask Michael, Lucas or whoever is working for a recommended read. They won't steer you wrong.
