Trader Joe's
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

2122 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97210

Jen K. writes: Naan.  It is all about the naan, man.  My current food obsession that just isn't stocked in most stores.  Freddies - nope.  New Seasons - the guy in the bakery had no idea what I was talking about.

TJ's is the place.  Not only do they have naan, they…

Kennedy School
Neighborhood: Concordia, Northeast Portland

5736 NE 33rd Ave
Portland, OR 97211

Adam E. writes: Dragged here by friends last night, I kept thinking, "No way this place is real" during the drive.  I figured I was being chauffeured to some hole-in-the-wall dive bar with an overriding school motif, and I prepared myself for the kitschy worst.  OH…

Rontoms
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Lower Burnside, Northeast Portland

600 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97253

Weston S. writes: HEY! Seriously, it's not that bad. I mean, I was already pretty drunk when I showed up and was feeling a bit more open than usual to new ideas. Mainly the thing is that it wasn't super pricey- at least not for beer. I didn't order any cocktails.…

Trader Joe's
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

11753 SW Beavertn Hllsdle Hwy
Beaverton, OR 97005

S. Alicia S. writes: Got lost going to the zoo.  And Beverton Mall was recommended as the place to be.  They have a Burgerville.  And at 10 am on a Sunday morning, Trader Joe's may of been the only place open.  Yeah buddy!

Gourmet popcorn and directions.  Friendly…

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Interstate 84, Exit 31
50000 Historic Columbia River Hwy
Corbett, OR 97019

tinna h. writes: I want to bring my Nikon D40 here. It's a must-visit if you're in the Portland area. The air is fresh, and the views are beautiful! Great photo opportunities in all seasons. Hiking, driving, camping -  it's all there.

It doesn't matter that every…

Hakatamon
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

10500 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
Beaverton, OR 97005

Tabitha R. writes: OK so I don't profess to be an expert or connoisseur of Japanese Cuisine ... I definitely enjoy Sushi (or did before getting knocked up) ... but I must say this place is amazing.

We went with a couple friends (who are definitely connoisseurs and…

New Seasons
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

3495 Cedar Hills Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005

Bill R. writes: I don't live in the area. But I do stay there quite a bit. And New Seasons is THE place to shop!
They have so much in there. The food is really fresh. The cookies are great!! I love the cheese area. A good selection of wine makes this place even more…

Beaverton Bakery
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

12375 SW Broadway St
Beaverton, OR 97005

g h. writes: The most fabulous cakes ever made!!!!  I wish I would have used them for my wedding.  Since, I didn't, I used them for my baby shower cake and what a great decision that was!!!  Yellow cake and white icing has to be the best, simple and…

McMenamins Edgefield

2126 SW Halsey St
Troutdale, OR 97060

Tim O. writes: I would have totally joined the Branch Davidians if this was their compound.

I'm not a huge fan of the McMenamin's empire, but this place has it all. Between the golf course, 9 or so bars/restaurants, distillery, hotel, winery, etc., this is a great…

Syun Japanese Restaurant

209 NE Lincoln St
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Courtney W. writes: I LOVE SYUN :]

Nothing could be more surprising
than to drive across the agricultural fields
of a BORING Portland suburb
and find yourself in a spot that seems
right out of the Ginza in Tokyo!

The sake menu is very extensive.
If you're still having…

Lived-In-Lover
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3619 S.E. Division Street
Portland, OR 97202

Jenny H. writes: But you're thinking, "I don't need any embroidered hankies or sugar bowls! My closet simply cannot hold any more crinolines or fancy dresses!" This place will make you think otherwise. And among all the clothes and handbags and beautiful home items,…

Nuestra Cocina
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2135 S.E. Division Street
Portland, OR 97202

Jen K. writes: It's raining men, hallelujah!

Other reviewers have hit the high points well. But, it should be noted that they have the cutest collection of predominantly male servers, bartenders and kitchen staff here.  I always find it amusing when a restaurant…

Sock Dreams
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

725 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

tinna h. writes: Whenever I see the name of this place, I inadvertently place the word "Puppet" in between the two words. Yes, I think about sock puppet dreams...

When I can't go out and shop in a store because of long hours of work on weekdays and catching up on…

New Seasons
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton, Ladd's Addition

1954 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

Lisa H. writes: My roommate used to butcher meat here in a refrigerated room for 8 hours a day and could only say great things about the company.

PLUS, they have a little basket of tampons in the ladies room.  That gave me the warm fuzzies.  New Seasons cares.

Yoko's Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

2878 SE Gladstone St
Portland, OR 97202

shane e. writes: We had a roll there with salmon, avocado, cream cheese, and mango, and it was just about the most damn delicious roll of sushi I've ever had. No joke. Yum yum yum. Everything else was great as well. The sauce that comes with the tempura is some of…

Fifth Avenue Suites
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

506 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97204

MiRIAM w. writes: When I pulled off of a busy downtown street into the Fifth Avenue Suites Hotel underground parking garage I was exhausted from driving. The congenial valet immediately helped us unpack the car and  directed us to a nearby elevator that sent us up to…

Bolt
Neighborhood: Alberta Arts District, Northeast Portland

2136 N.E. Alberta
Portland, OR 97211

Brenda W. writes: I try to shop here for fabric before I go anywhere else. The fabric choices are amazing. It's a small shop but it's as if the owner just weeded out all the good prints and put them in one place.

Service is REALLY nice.

Tin Shed
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

1438 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211

Jen K. writes: Serendipity is the effect by which one accidentally discovers something fortunate, especially while looking for something else entirely.

I took Friday off work and the world (aka Portland) was my oyster.  I had my day all planned out.  Breakfast at…

Embassy Suites Hotel
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

319 SW Pine St
Portland, OR 97204

mnypny b. writes: Unexpectedly nice suite, good service, great location. This is a beautiful hotel, and we look forward to staying here again when we visit PDX.

Jake's Grill
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

611 SW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Matthew W. writes: "It's not you, it's me...  Look, I'm sorry, but Jake's has so much more to offer me."  Jake's wins my heart for the best Macaroni and Cheese I've ever had in my life (other than mom's, of course)!  Spiral noodles immersed in a thick 4 cheese sauce...…

Jake's Famous Crawfish
Neighborhood: Downtown

401 SW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Quinn E. writes: I learned a lot of things in Portland, the most memorable of which is probably this- Portlanders are CHEAP. They won't spend money on anything, even if it's really terrific. Good thing there's such thing as Happy Hour. Can you believe that it's…

India Chaat House
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

804 SW 12th St
Portland, OR 97205

lindsey r. writes: I love meat. Meat meat meat, burgers, steaks, chicken fried steak, fried chicken...um, this place is vegetarian. And yet I gave it the Holy Grail of Five Stars. Get the picture? Yes, we see. (That was a Shangri-Las quote.)

SO. This place was A MAY…

Wildwood Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1221 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209

marki v. writes: I am scared....

I am scared to go out to dinner tonight....

I am locking myself in tonight!

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Pearl Bakery
Neighborhood: Pearl District

102 NW 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

spiff e. writes: aside from pearl bakery (which also keeps a booth at the portland farmers market), tell me where else you can find a brioche bun with rock sugar. seriously, tell me where. i may even feel compelled to give you a hug, especially if it's in the san…

Burgerville
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

1122 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Lauren G. writes: Listen, I try to avoid fast food whenever possible. Duh.  And I know Burgerville is better than other burger/fries places, blah blah blah.  And seriously, if you simply hold the mayo...

But my relationship with Burgerville, as of late, has been one…

Pastaworks
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3735 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Suzanne F. writes: Unlike Beth M., I do not have the instantaneous orgasm she seems to experience when i walk through the doors of Pastaworks. I DO go to my Happy Place, though...I am reminded of Market Hall in Oakland or countless groceries in NY when I enter these…

Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

707 SE 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Laura N. writes: "Home of the casually threatening atmosphere" ...accord ing to their blog.

While they are home to a many number of things, including live classical music and delicious, yet dauntingly simple dessert selections, there is one aspect of this unassuming…

Crema Coffee & Bakery
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

2728 SE Ankeny Street
Portland, OR 97214

Kimberly V. writes: Here's a haiku for the stylish purveyor of caffeine, pastries, and Neutral Milk Hotel on 28th. Some people write poems for their beloveds, but what have your beloveds done for me today? I write poems for coffee.

Raining on Burnside -
Beckons dripping…

Zell's An American Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

1300 SE Morrison St
Portland, OR 97214

Melinda B. writes: Zell's is like that one friend everyone has - the friend that, the morning after a night of willfully excessive alcohol consumption, is the only one to miraculously have avoided a hangover.  And while everyone else is staggering to their feet,…

Apizza Scholls
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215

Michelle B. writes: I've heard people say that "pizza is like sex, even when it's bad, it's still pretty good."

Man, those people have some low self esteem.

I think the saying should be, "pizza is like sex, easy to mess up, and priceless when it's done right." The pizza…

Fire On the Mountain
Neighborhood: North Portland

4225 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97217

Ella W. writes: At age nine, to the dismay of my parents, I began a utensil boycott that lasted for approximately six months.  I can't quite remember the logic (probably because there wasn't any) that was going on in my little brain but I think it went something…

Presents of Mind
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3633 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Brenna S. writes: Conveniently located in the heart of Hawthorne, Presents of Mind is one the more unique gift shops in Portland. I call it my "oh-crap-I-forgot" saving grace of a store. I can find almost anything for anyone of any age for any occasion. Weddings,…

Fresh Pot
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3729 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

vanessa s. writes: no complaints. well i do sort of hate all the laptop people who hang out and mooch free wifi for hours but sadly thats just a part of our "culture" now. fresh pot serves stumptown coffee. we all know how delish this stuff is. freshpot has great vegan…

Powell's Books for Home and Garden
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3747 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Quinn E. writes: I have a secret. I used to go to the knitting section in this Powell's and browse. "Innocent enough, " you're thinking, "this person flipped through a few books, everyone does that." Well, you give me too much credit. I don't know how to knit and I…

Andy & Bax Sporting Goods and G I Surplus
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

324 SE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Andy and Bax is so loveable for their large selection of extremely useful things you never knew you needed.  I love looking at their camping and survival supplies and there is no cheaper rain gear in the city (a must have for bike commuters).  

If…

Farm Café
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Industrial District, Lower Burnside

10 SE 7th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Laura N. writes: Something was amiss my first shot at the Farm. After all the great reviews I was left feeling quite underwhelmed.

...Cue the questions.

Was it you? Was it me? I mean...I've never had complaints in the satisfaction department...and from your…

Anthem Records
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

828 SE 34th Avenue
Suite C
Portland, OR 97214

Cornelius S. writes: I love record stores like these: stores that only stock what the staff really believes in. Similar in vibe to Aquarius records in San Francisco, but without the sales tax.

Horse Brass Pub
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

4534 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97215

Gabe C. writes: Now I've been to this place a gazajabillion times.  Come to think of it, much like Montage, this was a spot I visited years before I ever lived in Portland.  When Belmont Station was next door, I'd drive from Eastern Wa. over to this pub...get really…

CD Baby
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

5925 NE 80th Ave
Portland, OR 97218

Spratt M. writes: CD Baby is my new love, thanks for not making me go to iTunes to buy my boy Wil Ridge's CD (805 represent y'all. You stay classy Santa Ynez). I think the personal check-in email post-purchase is cute, and a nice touch, and a great antidote to the…

Crow Bar
Neighborhood: Mississippi, North Portland

3954 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227

Brenna S. writes: I can't justify calling this place a "dive bar" as it is much too airy and clean, but Crowbar embraces the cheap drinks and witty banter just as much as any of Portland's oldest stinkers. A well stocked bar, large selection of beer and wine,…