Muu-Muu's
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

612 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209

January M. writes: This is one curiously sexy bar. Boom-boom tunes. Dark corners. Deep pours.

Too many bars in Portland misappropriate precious shelf space to  an array of disgusting flavored vodkas. Which limits the selection of actual liquors. If I wanted to get…

McMenamins Ringlers Pub
Neighborhood: Downtown

1332 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

tanner r. writes: it's a good place to eat burgers and play some pool while getting drunk. this place is good for groups but kinda chodey.. like columbus cafe in north beach in san francisco.....

their bar is quite beautiful .. long and full of hard alcohol.

Via Delizia
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1105 NW Marshall Street
Portland, OR 97209

marki v. writes: Friend and I made the mistake of going here for a light dinner. If it's was a mistake then why 5*s, you might ask. Even if you didn't  I am going to just say it.

We went there just to grab a panini but then we made the mistake of looking at their…

Low Brow Lounge
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1036 NW Hoyt St
Portland, OR 97209

Laura N. writes: Let's do some Low Brow Lounge word association:

When I say "Low Brow Lounge" you think the following things:

-dirty dive bar
-tater rocks
-scuzzy bathrooms
-a passion for all things deep fried
-smokey haze
-stiff drinks
-The "rough" side of the diamond that…

Bluehour
Neighborhood: Pearl District

250 NW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Izzy N. writes: I really liked it here. It was NOT pretentious at all.. unless it's cuz my friend and I are both pretentious anyway so we fit right in? We came here on a friday night, probably after 8pm. Landed a table right away. Blondie and I stopped by here to…

Caffe Mingo
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

807 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209

marki v. writes: It turns out there are two ways to get to Italian heaven.

If you are in the NW then you take Caffe Mingo and if you are in Beaverton then you take Mingo.

Mingo or Caffe Mingo, the steps to heaven are still just 6!!!

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Wimpy's
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

517 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209

mel r. writes: So I'm having a conversation with my friend, in this dark, smoky, cavernous bar and I learned some fascinating things about the male species...or rather the reason they don't approach me.

Mel: Timmay, guys don't approach me. I try to give them 'the…

Noah's Arf
Neighborhood: Northwest

1306 NW 18th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Nikki S. writes: My dog L.O.V.E.D staying here.  We would go away for a week, and when we'd come back to get her, she'd sleep for 24 hours straight because she was so exhausted from playing non stop.

The staff is friendly, and they keep the place clean.  i actually…

Park Kitchen
Neighborhood: Pearl District

422 NW 8th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Krista T. writes: I'm not going to try and hide it. I'm bitter.
I used live right around the lovely corner from Park Kitchen. On a sunny day, I could wander the park blocks on my way to a great meal at Park. In the summer they'd greet me with the open garage doors and…

Hobo's
Neighborhood: Old Town

120 NW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Jenny C. writes: This is a great place to hang out with friends for a bit.  The atmosphere is one of the most laid back ones I have experienced in Portland yet... love it.  We got there around 5.00- before the shanghai tour - and it was pretty empty save for the…

Sushi Takahashi
Neighborhood: Old Town

24 NW Broadway
Portland, OR 97209

Adam E. writes: This is not very good sushi, but it rides around on a little train, and the cuteness factor makes up for any gastro-intestinal distress I might experience later.  If I want quality fresh fish, I'll head elsewhere, but I'm perfectly willing to stop in…

Henry's 12th Street Tavern

10 NW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Michelle H. writes: Oh Henry, if it weren't for your massive beer list  I probably wouldn't be all that intrigued.  A man with a beer list that massive shouldn't be ignored. Is that shallow of me?  Seriously, I love that beer list so much I could marry it.  That's…

Pearl Hardware
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1621 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209

Brenda W. writes: The service is so good you might think you stepped back into the 1950's. Unlike the BIG hardware stores there is always someone around to ask if they can help and they will patiently help you find whatever it is and take the time to explain to you…

Bullseye Connection Gallery
Neighborhood: Pearl District

300 NW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

jill j. writes: Does Oregon have a state lottery?  If so, I'm going to play it.  And when I win $5,000-$10,000 -- I'm not greedy; it doesn't have to be the BIG ONE -- I'm going to take my winnings to Bullseye and buy some glass eye candy.  Spectacular collection of…

Pi-rem Hybrid Gallery & Lounge
Neighborhood: Old Town

440 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209

Gabe C. writes: Pi-rem has a lot going for it.  Approaching the doorway, I was anticipating the requirement of some sort of password or bizarre dress code standard.  Nope.   The dude checked my ID and said, "bar is downstairs, have a good time".  I descended the…

Ling Garden Restaurant
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

915 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209

marki v. writes: Not bad, not great, just average chinese food.
Friend and I went for dinner and had their dine-in special, this is how our experience maps to my "Great Wall of China" scale!

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ActivSpace At Raleigh
Neighborhood: Northwest

1722 NW Raleigh Street
#118
Portland, OR 97209

Abe I. writes: ActivSpace is the perfect solution for young artists and creative entrepreneurs to develop a business. For as little as 200 a month, you can get a small work space to develop your craft and for a little more, you can get a small storefront space…

Andina
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1314 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209

Lainie L. writes: I like road trips.  I love to drive but when I have to go from point A to point B I am on a mission. .. no unnecessary stops. . .rest stops are for pusses.  When I heard about that bat-shit astronaut who threw on an astronaut diaper so she could…

Videorama
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1136 NW Lovejoy St
Portland, OR 97209

Sara G. writes: This place gets three stars from me just because it is located on the same block as my workplace! Yet somehow I still manage to accrue late fees... hm... anyway, Videorama has a decent selection of new and independent releases, with a helpfully large…

Paragon Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pearl District

605 NW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Brice B. writes: Some friends and I weighed anchor at Paragon for a long Sunday afternoon of drinking and munchies.  We had a seat outside on the sidewalk, and the day was completely perfect.

While I'm not much for fancy-schmancy drinking, we had a lot of fun.  The…

Peets Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1114 NW Couch St
Portland, OR 97209

Elizabeth E. writes: Steamy sweet luscious soy latte.

This is the only way to start the day.  I am a bit of a coffee connoisseur in part because I worked as a barista (making my own drinks).  This location provides consistently well-made drinks including nicely steamed…

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

803 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Laura N. writes: HELP ME!  I feel like my nose is getting gang raped by the fragrance fraternity...and my pepper spray is only making matters worse.  

Don't get me wrong, I like to Lush-it-up like the next girl. And when a single Lush product is doing its thing in my…

Fruition
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1037 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Katie S. writes: For the love of god stop going to Starbucks and get a coffee from Kevin instead. Or even a wine, what the hell. Good snacks, wireless, lovely art, nice folks. Sit outside and watch the tourists get off the streetcar, but try not to get run over by…

Urbino Home
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

638 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Angela B. writes: I call Urbino Home the "I want that" store, because I want to buy every single thing they have displayed on the wall, the shelf, the floor! Walking into Urbino Home feels as though you have been transported into an airy European villa where every…

William Temple House
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

2230 N.W. Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97210

Erin O. writes: I know we live in a town that would marry Powell's (if only he'd ask!), but for those of us who require many, many, many books, even the used selection at Powell's can get a little pricey.   Thank goodness for WTH.  

No, the selection isn't as big, no…

Bleuet
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1019 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Brandon B. writes: Growing up in Mississippi turns you weird sometimes. I remember the generative moment, a homunculus in the heap of daily ordinary moments. I am 4. It's the 1970's. I have pigtails, an aqua tube top with matching terry cloth pants, and yellow jelly…

The Ram's Head
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

2282 NW Hoyt St
Portland, OR 97210

Sarah E. writes: Like most McMenamins restaurants, it sounds like a good idea until you get there.  I appreciate that the McMenamin brothers want to preserve historic landmarks and provide affordable eateries and decent beer. But do they have to hire such indifferent…

Serratto
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

2112 NW Kearney St
Portland, OR 97210

Jeannie J. writes: What have I been thinking?  This place is steps from my house, but I hardly go.  It's crazy.  Anyway, a month or so ago my friend and I went for their brunch.  They only started serving it Mother's Day, so it hasn't caught on yet.  We were able to…

Blake
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

2285 NW Johnson St
Portland, OR 97210

dude b. writes: Really cool place. They know there denim. The shopping experience at an independent business is so much better than these silly department stores.

Sloan Boutique
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

740 NW 23rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97210

Krista T. writes: Yum. This location used to house a different funky boutique that was much more western...NOW its very party*glam*trendy*rock with dresses, bright leggings, sweet jewelry made by a local artist and shoes and bags too. I think I could walk in and biuld…

Tara Thai
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1310 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

marki v. writes: Not the best but decent.

Pad Thai:
                Not my favorite since it is on the sweeter side.

Hoo Mok Talay (#64):  
                                     Combination seafood from the tank below (darn it, I missed the mussels) cooked with red…

Bartini
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

2108 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97210

Adam P. writes: When was the last time you went out with Andrew Jackson in your pocket and figured you'd be able to guzzle a trio of martini's AND order a pair of appetizers?  

Including tip?

That's exactly what me and a friend did on a random Weds night at Bartini…

Gilt
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

720 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

mel r. writes: This is one of those places that I wish I had more money. So that being said, once I am wealthy, I'll be dropping bank rolls here. They mainly deal with estate jewelry; meaning: vintage goods. Ding ding ding- I've hit the jackpot! Honestly, I'd…

Pro Photo Supply
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1112 NW 19th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

George H. writes: I have now purchased items from this store 3 times (a camera body, a lens and a flash) and each time it has been the absolute perfect shopping experience.

The staff is extra friendly and extremely forthcoming with real world answers and honesty when…

Sahagun Handmade Chocolates
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Pearl District

10 NW 16th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Jen K. writes: It is not you, it is me.

Well maybe I shouldn't pussyfoot around.  I think it is a little you too.

On me:  Chocolate is like wine and everyone has a different palate.  So the fact that almost everyone else gives you five stars means I might be the…

Hive Modern Design
Neighborhood: Pearl District

820 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209

Michelle B. writes: If I could hide an Eames rocker in my jacket and take off with it, I would. Sorry Hive Modern, but I would steal from you if I could, as much as I love your store it tempts me into a life of crime. Perhaps we could work out some kind of plea bargain…

Coffeehouse Northwest
Neighborhood: Northwest

1951 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

Michelle B. writes: This is the hipster version of Cheers!

Finely crafted coffee, knowledgeable and friendly baristas, and everyone seemed to know everyone's name. So many people were chatting, saying hello to one another, and generally going about their business in a…

Marrakesh
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1201 NW 21st Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Michelle H. writes: Sadly this place is marinated in hype.  What it lacks in flavor it makes up for in mediocrity.  Maybe it was the super high expectations I had that let me down.  

The ambiance is killer.  You walk in and feel like you've stepped out of Portland.…