Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StThey truly do make the best bacon wrapped dates I have ever had.
The pulled pork was stellar, so tender and tasty., mac & cheese and ribs to die for.
41 locals recommend
Russell St. BBQ (Belmont)
4246 SE Belmont StThe pulled pork was stellar, so tender and tasty., mac & cheese and ribs to die for.
H5O Bistro & Bar
50 SW Morrison StIf you like to walk to your morning coffee. This is the BEST!
Upscale coffee and deli: wine, beer & sandwiches. Outside seating. 0.8 mile
19 locals recommend
Foster & Dobbs Authentic Foods
2518 Northeast 15th AvenueUpscale coffee and deli: wine, beer & sandwiches. Outside seating. 0.8 mile
TeSoAria Vineyard & Winery
4003 North Williams AvenueGreat food, wine and extremely friendly.
Many shops, bars and restaurants on this street just .9 miles from Calm Retreat.
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueMany shops, bars and restaurants on this street just .9 miles from Calm Retreat.
TwentySix Cafe
2723 NE 7th Ave Great local place. 1.5 blocks
Everything Else
I especially enjoy the used travel books and cookbooks.
7 locals recommend
The Title Wave Used Bookstore
216 NE Knott St I especially enjoy the used travel books and cookbooks.
The Secret Society
116 NE Russell StLounge with live music.
Matt Dishman Community Center & Pool
77 NE Knott StGreat indoor pool, gym and leisure center
WineUp On WIlliams
Cool wine bar with live music.
West Burnside Street
West Burnside StreetOne city block of books, need I say more?
Locally designed and made purses and bags; soft, comfortable and cute.
23 locals recommend
Queen Bee Creations
3961 N Williams AveLocally designed and made purses and bags; soft, comfortable and cute.
Wood fired pizza, salads, sweets. Happy hour 11 am-6pm $5 personal pizza, $3 beer or wine.
173 locals recommend
Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AveWood fired pizza, salads, sweets. Happy hour 11 am-6pm $5 personal pizza, $3 beer or wine.
1 hr $9; 2 hrs $17; 5 hrs $28; 1st 24 Hrs $40; add’l 24 hrs $20; Week $100
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14 locals recommend
Waterfront Bicycles
1 hr $9; 2 hrs $17; 5 hrs $28; 1st 24 Hrs $40; add’l 24 hrs $20; Week $100
http://www.waterfrontbikes.com/rentals
Many shops, bars and restaurants on this street just 1.5 miles from Calm Retreat.
117 locals recommend
Northeast Alberta Street
Northeast Alberta StreetMany shops, bars and restaurants on this street just 1.5 miles from Calm Retreat.
City block full of books new and used, a PDX icon just 1.9 mile walk or bus ride.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StCity block full of books new and used, a PDX icon just 1.9 mile walk or bus ride.
Convention Center MAX Station
25 min ride from PDX airport.
Louiza - Event Space
2808 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLaundromat- close, clean, quiet
Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StSuper cool, fun place to hang out!
Shopping
Bridges Café & Catering
2716 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdClose by great breakfast and lunch.
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveBring a Portland icon home for breakfast, dessert, snack...
Homemade ice cream and sorbet all from scratch with fresh ingredients. Yummy!
31 locals recommend
What's the Scoop?
3540 N Williams AveHomemade ice cream and sorbet all from scratch with fresh ingredients. Yummy!
Drinks & Nightlife
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat beef and clam chowder.
The Waypost
3120 N Williams AveLow key, vegan, lunch, coffee and tea...outside area.
Not to be missed Portland icon: live music, microbrews and food.
49 locals recommend
Blue Moon Tavern & Grill
432 Northwest 21st AvenueNot to be missed Portland icon: live music, microbrews and food.
Hopworks N Williams Pub and Beergarden
3947 N Williams AveEarn your beer calories pedaling.
Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi AveGreat pizza (vegan choice, too). Walk there and sit outside.
For your cat fix while away from home. Tuesday through Sunday 12:00pm to 8:00pm by reservation, $8/hr. Oregon’s finest locally roasted coffees, microbrews, wines and teas.
17 locals recommend
Purrington's Cat Lounge
3529 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdFor your cat fix while away from home. Tuesday through Sunday 12:00pm to 8:00pm by reservation, $8/hr. Oregon’s finest locally roasted coffees, microbrews, wines and teas.
Ex Novo Brewing Co.
2326 N Flint AvePub with local owners. Great beer, cider and liquor
Essentials
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StGreat store, and nice deli for eat-in or carry-out!
Parks & Nature
Must see if you have time. http://columbiagorgeexpress.com/
The Columbia Gorge Express is a convenient, reliable and fun way to get from Portland to Multnomah Falls. Linking MAX transit with Multnomah Falls and Rooster Rock State Park, the Columbia Gorge Express bus provides a relaxing option for accessing some of the best the Gorge has to offer.
The Columbia Gorge Express will operate Friday through Sunday (and federal holidays), May 26 through Sept. 24 in 2017.
No car necessary
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Must see if you have time. http://columbiagorgeexpress.com/
The Columbia Gorge Express is a convenient, reliable and fun way to get from Portland to Multnomah Falls. Linking MAX transit with Multnomah Falls and Rooster Rock State Park, the Columbia Gorge Express bus provides a relaxing option for accessing some of the best the Gorge has to offer.
The Columbia Gorge Express will operate Friday through Sunday (and federal holidays), May 26 through Sept. 24 in 2017.
No car necessary