Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
A quick walk from the apartment, Ken's is a local bakery that has freshly-baked menu items. Their croissants are always a hit. Anything that you order will be delicious, though.
One of their bakery items is listed here as a must-try: https://pdx.eater.com/2022/2/16/22936357/illustrated-guide-portland-pastries
They also have a pizza night every Monday evening! :)
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Ken's Artisan Bakery
338 NW 21st AveA quick walk from the apartment, Ken's is a local bakery that has freshly-baked menu items. Their croissants are always a hit. Anything that you order will be delicious, though.
One of their bakery items is listed here as a must-try: https://pdx.eater.com/2022/2/16/22936357/illustrated-guide-portland-pastries
They also have a pizza night every Monday evening! :)
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StGreat place to walk to to grab a margarita and some healthy Mexican fare. I would recommend getting the guacamole and tortillas (freshly made onsite). It's not authentic Mexican food, but it is tasty.
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Verde Cocina en la Perla
1131 NW Hoyt StGreat place to walk to to grab a margarita and some healthy Mexican fare. I would recommend getting the guacamole and tortillas (freshly made onsite). It's not authentic Mexican food, but it is tasty.
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveOne of the best scoop shops in town!
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StAnother essential ice cream stop in Portland :).
If you're looking for an upscale dinner, this is the place to splurge on.
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Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th AveIf you're looking for an upscale dinner, this is the place to splurge on.
Tusk
2448 E Burnside StMy favorite restaurant in all of Portland. <3 Great cocktails, too.
Steven Smith Teamaker
1626 NW Thurman StSterling Coffee Roasters
518 NW 21st AveGreat coffee.
I'd recommend the samosas, tea leaf salad, or any of their curries.
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Top Burmese
413 NW 21st AveI'd recommend the samosas, tea leaf salad, or any of their curries.
The PSU Farmers market is a must-do. Every Saturday.
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Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AveThe PSU Farmers market is a must-do. Every Saturday.
Cornell Farm Cafe
8212 SW Barnes Rd
Gado Gado
1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd
G-Love
1615 NW 21st AveVegetable-forward cuisine
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Inventive Thai BBQ
Gado Gado
1801 NE Cesar E Chavez BlvdConsistently listed among Portland's best restaurants
Tucked behind this Northwest Portland bar, known for its karaoke and Monday taco night, lies one of the city’s most underrated bar patios: an expansive and lush winding deck with various levels supports picnic tables and standing bars, with Japanese maples and a pond at the center. A seasonal patio bar slings vodka-spiked strawberry lemonade and pints of Portland-brewed beers, while neighborhood regulars snack on spinach artichoke dip during happy hour.
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Twenty First Ave Kitchen & Bar
721 NW 21st AveTucked behind this Northwest Portland bar, known for its karaoke and Monday taco night, lies one of the city’s most underrated bar patios: an expansive and lush winding deck with various levels supports picnic tables and standing bars, with Japanese maples and a pond at the center. A seasonal patio bar slings vodka-spiked strawberry lemonade and pints of Portland-brewed beers, while neighborhood regulars snack on spinach artichoke dip during happy hour.
This Woodstock mainstay almost always has a line wrapping around the building outside, and for good reason: Flavors are crafted with regional ingredients in mind, as well as partnerships with local businesses.
The Oregon strawberry ice cream is made with Willamette Valley Fruit Company, and the Earl Grey blueberry is a partnership with the Jasmine Pearl Tea Company. Plus: There's a flavor inspired by every horoscope each month.
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Cloud City Ice Cream
4525 SE Woodstock BlvdThis Woodstock mainstay almost always has a line wrapping around the building outside, and for good reason: Flavors are crafted with regional ingredients in mind, as well as partnerships with local businesses.
The Oregon strawberry ice cream is made with Willamette Valley Fruit Company, and the Earl Grey blueberry is a partnership with the Jasmine Pearl Tea Company. Plus: There's a flavor inspired by every horoscope each month.
Super fresh salads with local produce and excellent pizzas.
I personally love the market salad.
Pizza Thief
Super fresh salads with local produce and excellent pizzas.
I personally love the market salad.
Takibi
Great outside patio to enjoy an upscale Japanese menu and delicious cocktails (and mocktails)
Parks & Nature
A nice place for a leisurely walk outdoors or a short jog. I enjoy picking a spot to have a picnic on a sunny day or a quiet reading spot.
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Couch Park
551 NW 19th AveA nice place for a leisurely walk outdoors or a short jog. I enjoy picking a spot to have a picnic on a sunny day or a quiet reading spot.
The Wildwood Trail is over 30 miles of meandering, breathtaking goodness, just try not to get spooked when you stumble upon the ominous stone house. Forest Park is also home to the largest urban forest in the United States.
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Forest Park
The Wildwood Trail is over 30 miles of meandering, breathtaking goodness, just try not to get spooked when you stumble upon the ominous stone house. Forest Park is also home to the largest urban forest in the United States.
Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell RdEasy, flat trails with nice views.
Kruger's Farm Market
17100 NW Sauvie Island RdArts & Culture
It's about a ~17 minute walk, or a ~10 minute bike ride to get here. It's a great place for a rainy day or when you're in need of some culture. Be sure to check out the list of their rotating exhibits. The area around the museum can be dicey, so it's best to stick to daytime hours before it gets dark.
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Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveIt's about a ~17 minute walk, or a ~10 minute bike ride to get here. It's a great place for a rainy day or when you're in need of some culture. Be sure to check out the list of their rotating exhibits. The area around the museum can be dicey, so it's best to stick to daytime hours before it gets dark.
Every first Thursday of the month, the Pearl district has an art walk.
http://www.firstthursdayportland.com/
http://explorethepearl.com/about-the-pearl/first-thursdays-in-the-pearl-portland-or/
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First Thursday Portland
Every first Thursday of the month, the Pearl district has an art walk.
http://www.firstthursdayportland.com/
http://explorethepearl.com/about-the-pearl/first-thursdays-in-the-pearl-portland-or/
Everything Else
A yoga sanctuary across the street. They have free mats, so you don't need a yoga mat for their classes. Light comes through the stained-glass windows and they have phenomenal teachers.
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The Yoga Space Northwest
210 NW 17th AveA yoga sanctuary across the street. They have free mats, so you don't need a yoga mat for their classes. Light comes through the stained-glass windows and they have phenomenal teachers.
The Belmont Goats
6631 N Syracuse Sthttps://thebelmontgoats.org/visit
Getting Around
If you need to rent a car, this place is just a few streets away. There are also a few zipcar locations in the area. Lyft rides are cheap in Portland, too.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2740 NE Sandy BlvdIf you need to rent a car, this place is just a few streets away. There are also a few zipcar locations in the area. Lyft rides are cheap in Portland, too.
Providence Park MAX Station
Zipcar
431 SW 12th AveEntertainment & Activities
So. Much. Fun. Take a look at their calendar of events: https://www.mcmenamins.com/mission-theater
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McMenamins Mission Theater
1624 NW Glisan StSo. Much. Fun. Take a look at their calendar of events: https://www.mcmenamins.com/mission-theater
Sauna, steam room, dipping pools. Great place to unwind. They have services you can choose from, like massages, too.
Sante Aesthetics & Wellness
210 NW 17th AveSauna, steam room, dipping pools. Great place to unwind. They have services you can choose from, like massages, too.
Great little indie theater in the neighborhood. Very reasonably-priced --$4 admission for adults, with discounts for seniors and matinee screenings.
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Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StGreat little indie theater in the neighborhood. Very reasonably-priced --$4 admission for adults, with discounts for seniors and matinee screenings.
Special on Mondays and Tuesdays -- movie for $6
They usually have a wide selection of indie movies playing. You're able to eat dinner and order cocktails from your seat, too.
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Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveSpecial on Mondays and Tuesdays -- movie for $6
They usually have a wide selection of indie movies playing. You're able to eat dinner and order cocktails from your seat, too.
Portland’s minor league baseball team, The Portland Pickles, play here every summer. The games are incredibly fun, even if you’re not a fan of baseball. A great time.
Walker Stadium
4727 SE 92nd AvePortland’s minor league baseball team, The Portland Pickles, play here every summer. The games are incredibly fun, even if you’re not a fan of baseball. A great time.
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StLive music
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan St~9 min walk away.
Aveda Institute Portland
325 NW 13th AveA beauty institute with cheap haircuts and services.
Grocery store that focuses on foods from around the world (sourcing ingredients from all countries).
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World Foods
830 NW Everett StGrocery store that focuses on foods from around the world (sourcing ingredients from all countries).