is this the latest pdx thread? headed up there tonight for the weekend. i know we're doing pok pok saturday night, and i'll be working from a few coffee shops tomorrow. need other reccos. here's what my friend said, so any feedback on that would be TIGHT:
Misc:
Rent some bikes if the weather is good, can go from westside to east drunk without a problem.
Saturday Farmer's Market at PSU is really awesome - stand in line for Pine State Biscuits or the hatch breakfast burritos - both worth it
Saturday market down by the waterside is probably worth it just to see that area, but I've only been once and don't need to go back
There are so many bars & music venues that I just wrote down a bunch of places to eat - but refs haven't been to a lot of good places, so don't take it as gospel.
Rose Garden & Hoyt Arbortorium is nice if you like that stuff. Japanese Gardens are up here, too - $9 entry, but really neat if you appreciate that kind of thing. The views from up there are great, too; City-scape and mount hood, etc.
Cannon Beach, Multnomah, Mt. Hood, & Hood River are all great if the weather is good and you want to drive. yes to all of these; if you're hiking on Sunday and do a short hike in the gorge and then drive out further to Hood River for afternoon meal, go either to Pfriem or Double Mountain for beers/foods. both are awesome - the pizza at DM is incredible, it's my favorite of the two.
NW (23rd/21st):
Bars (mostly divey)- Wimpy's, Darkhorse, Blue Moon, Silver Dollar, Underdog, Marathon, Matador, 21st Ave Bar & Grill patio, Nob Hill Bar & Grill I'm going to add north 45 to this list.
Barista - I get a cappuccino here once a week
Little Big Burger - truffle fries They also have locations downtown on 10th and... Davis? right near powells, Division, and Alberta
St. Jack's
Fireside
Besaw's
Lela's Bistro - Pork Belly Bahn Mi
Grant's Philly Cheesesteaks
Salt n Straw for ice cream, the line is almost always insane you. must. go. they also have locations on Division and Aberta.
Downtown (downtowny):
Bailey's Taproom for hipster craft beers yes.
Santeria's for Mexican
Mary's Club for oldest strip club on west coast
Bunk Sandwiches for the pork belly cubano or anything else yes.
Food Carts all over downtown, google them - hard to rec anything specific, but lots to choose from biggest pod of them is between 9th/10th and alder/washington
Killer Burger is pretty good
Powell's Bookstore is solid
Stumptown Coffee yes - get that hipster pourover. they've also got a location on Division
Boxer Ramen
Slice Pizza
Voodoo Overrated, but a tourist must-do if you're into that kind of thing. Cash only. Better donuts to be had at Blue Star Donuts on 13th and Washington.
Tasty n Alder Good brunch/breakfast - can definitely have a wait, but solid food. They're the sibling restaurant to Tasty n Sons over on the east side.
Lardo 100% yes. :drool: they also have an east side location on 12th and Hawthorne.
Boxer Ramen
Jackknife
Portland City Grill has a rooftop bar, I've been told its a must Never been, but another rooftop option is the bar at The Nines, right at pioneer square. pretty if its a clear afternoon/evening.
Pearl (yuppie):
Tilt
Oba - spanish tapas. great paella. kinda spendy for meals, but their happy hour is pretty good.
Boke Bowl - ramen - 19th and overton? somewhere in that area? they've got these softbread taco appetizer things that are incredible, and the ramen is ridiculous.
Mississippi-ish (trendy):
Bar Bar
Por Que No (Awesome tacos, also have a location in Hawthorne) yes yes yes. yes. all of the yes. get the guac and chips (the salsa is meh, but the guac is SO good. their margaritas are strong and delicious. i always get the fish tacos, the shrimp are good, and then the other two id say to check out are the 'al pastor' (pork) and the pollo verde. you must go here.
Bunch of other places I don't know about
George's Tavern (local joint on Interstate ave, but great fried chicken)
Tasty n Sons
Ox