Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
The Observatory overall has good food, but I especially enjoy their happy hour menu. Try the charcuterie plate or the white fish plate. The burgers are also delicious!
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The Observatory
8115 SE Stark StThe Observatory overall has good food, but I especially enjoy their happy hour menu. Try the charcuterie plate or the white fish plate. The burgers are also delicious!
Bipartisan Cafe has an open, comfortable environment, good for reading, meeting with friends or working on your computer. The coffee and food are delicious, too, and they are especially known for their pies.
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Bipartisan Cafe
7901 SE Stark StBipartisan Cafe has an open, comfortable environment, good for reading, meeting with friends or working on your computer. The coffee and food are delicious, too, and they are especially known for their pies.
New to the neighborhood, Townshend's Teahouse is the perfect spot for tea lovers.
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Townshend's Montavilla Teahouse
7940 SE Stark StNew to the neighborhood, Townshend's Teahouse is the perfect spot for tea lovers.
The Country Cat is known in Portland for their elevated approach to down-home Southern-style cooking.
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The Country Cat Dinner House and Bar
7937 SE Stark StThe Country Cat is known in Portland for their elevated approach to down-home Southern-style cooking.
I enjoy Redwood mostly for their brunches. Try the chilaquiles!
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Redwood
7915 SE Stark StI enjoy Redwood mostly for their brunches. Try the chilaquiles!
Delicious pizza in a casual setting. We especially love their happy hour from 4-6 with $2 pizza slices!
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East Glisan Pizza Lounge
8001 NE Glisan StDelicious pizza in a casual setting. We especially love their happy hour from 4-6 with $2 pizza slices!
Great Japanese food only walking distance from our home!
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Miyamoto
422 SE 81st AveGreat Japanese food only walking distance from our home!
Cartlandia is one of Portland's best loved food "pods" consisting of a wide variety of cuisines served from numerous food carts. Options include Thai, Mexican, Indian, Japanese, Southern, American, Middle Eastern and more!
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Cartlandia
8145 SE 82nd AveCartlandia is one of Portland's best loved food "pods" consisting of a wide variety of cuisines served from numerous food carts. Options include Thai, Mexican, Indian, Japanese, Southern, American, Middle Eastern and more!
The best spot in Montavilla to procure fresh local produce, artisan food products and libations, fresh-cut flowers and made-to-order food.
DATES Sundays:
May 6th through October 28th
Thanksgiving Market on November 18th
Winter Stock-Up Markets on Dec 23rd, 2018 and Jan 13th & Feb 10th, 2019
HOURS
May through Nov: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Winter Stock-Ups: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Montavilla Farmers Market
7700 SE Stark StThe best spot in Montavilla to procure fresh local produce, artisan food products and libations, fresh-cut flowers and made-to-order food.
DATES Sundays:
May 6th through October 28th
Thanksgiving Market on November 18th
Winter Stock-Up Markets on Dec 23rd, 2018 and Jan 13th & Feb 10th, 2019
HOURS
May through Nov: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Winter Stock-Ups: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Entertainment & Activities
The Academy is a sweet little second-run theater, which shows great movies at a very affordable price!
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Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark StThe Academy is a sweet little second-run theater, which shows great movies at a very affordable price!
King Pins is a newly-revamped, family-friendly bowling alley, with an arcade as well.
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KingPins Family Entertainment Center
3550 SE 92nd AveKing Pins is a newly-revamped, family-friendly bowling alley, with an arcade as well.
Fun and fantastic...and often WET jetboat tour of Portland on the Willamette River. Guides are funny and give you some great information about Portland buildings, history, etc.
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Willamette Jetboat Excursions
1945 SE Water AveFun and fantastic...and often WET jetboat tour of Portland on the Willamette River. Guides are funny and give you some great information about Portland buildings, history, etc.
"Historic Edgefield, built in 1911 as the county poor farm, is a destination resort in the Pacific Northwest that blends Oregon's natural beauty with McMenamins' signature whimsy: original buildings carefully restored with cozy interiors, gardens grown using organic methods, great food and drink, live entertainment and more.
Encompassing a 74-acre parcel of farmland at the mouth of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area, Edgefield is a 20-minute drive to or from the center of downtown Portland and about 15 minutes from Portland International Airport."
Check out the Summer Concerts on the lawn where you can find headliner acts perform!
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McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey St"Historic Edgefield, built in 1911 as the county poor farm, is a destination resort in the Pacific Northwest that blends Oregon's natural beauty with McMenamins' signature whimsy: original buildings carefully restored with cozy interiors, gardens grown using organic methods, great food and drink, live entertainment and more.
Encompassing a 74-acre parcel of farmland at the mouth of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area, Edgefield is a 20-minute drive to or from the center of downtown Portland and about 15 minutes from Portland International Airport."
Check out the Summer Concerts on the lawn where you can find headliner acts perform!
Drinks & Nightlife
The atmosphere at Vintage is small and intimate and the drinks are always delicious. If you don't see something you want on the menu, tell the bartender what you like in a drink, and he'll make something special for you!
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Vintage Cocktail Lounge
7907 SE Stark StThe atmosphere at Vintage is small and intimate and the drinks are always delicious. If you don't see something you want on the menu, tell the bartender what you like in a drink, and he'll make something special for you!
Montavilla Brew Works has a great selection of Pacific NW-style beers and a fantastic outdoor area where you can drink them. They also allow people to bring in outside food as only small snacks are available in the tap room.
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Montavilla Brew Works
7805 Southeast Stark StreetMontavilla Brew Works has a great selection of Pacific NW-style beers and a fantastic outdoor area where you can drink them. They also allow people to bring in outside food as only small snacks are available in the tap room.
Roscoe's is a great place for friends to gather to enjoy a game of pool and sample some of the 20 beers available on tap. If the Creole- themed menu isn't what you're craving, Roscoe's will take orders for Minamoto, the Japanese restaurant next door, which they will deliver to your table!
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Roscoe's
8105 SE Stark StRoscoe's is a great place for friends to gather to enjoy a game of pool and sample some of the 20 beers available on tap. If the Creole- themed menu isn't what you're craving, Roscoe's will take orders for Minamoto, the Japanese restaurant next door, which they will deliver to your table!
Parks & Nature
Mount Tabor is an extinct volcano right inside the city limits of Portland and has grassy areas for relaxing or playing with friends. In addition, there are good paths to hike, jog or bike as well as tennis courts & playgrounds for children. Check out the Soap Box Derby which careens down the hillsides in August!
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Mount Tabor
Mount Tabor is an extinct volcano right inside the city limits of Portland and has grassy areas for relaxing or playing with friends. In addition, there are good paths to hike, jog or bike as well as tennis courts & playgrounds for children. Check out the Soap Box Derby which careens down the hillsides in August!
Berrydale Park is a short walk from the house and has playground equipment for children as well as plenty of grassy areas for friends and family to enjoy. Look up the schedule for summer concerts!
Berrydale Park
9004 SE Taylor StBerrydale Park is a short walk from the house and has playground equipment for children as well as plenty of grassy areas for friends and family to enjoy. Look up the schedule for summer concerts!
The Columbia River Gorge is chock full of spectacular sites to see. Within a short 30 minute drive from the house, one can take the Old Historic Highway to Crown Point with a spectacular view of the gorge from on high, then descend down to pass along numerous waterfalls. Hiking trails abound as do lakes and rivers for swimming, kayaking, windsurfing, kite boarding, skiing and more! Hood River, which is an hour from Portland, is a small resort town, has multiple breweries, restaurants and shops. While there, visit the wineries as well!
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
The Columbia River Gorge is chock full of spectacular sites to see. Within a short 30 minute drive from the house, one can take the Old Historic Highway to Crown Point with a spectacular view of the gorge from on high, then descend down to pass along numerous waterfalls. Hiking trails abound as do lakes and rivers for swimming, kayaking, windsurfing, kite boarding, skiing and more! Hood River, which is an hour from Portland, is a small resort town, has multiple breweries, restaurants and shops. While there, visit the wineries as well!
The Japanese Garden is one of the most beautiful spots in Portland at any time of year. Made up of several different types of gardens, take advantage of the docent-led tours, which explain the symbolism and function behind the different gardens. Get a great view of Portland from the garden as well.
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Jardín Japonés de Portland
611 SW Kingston AveThe Japanese Garden is one of the most beautiful spots in Portland at any time of year. Made up of several different types of gardens, take advantage of the docent-led tours, which explain the symbolism and function behind the different gardens. Get a great view of Portland from the garden as well.
A beautiful and lesser known park in Portland. It is especially beautiful in spring when all the rhododendrons are in bloom.
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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveA beautiful and lesser known park in Portland. It is especially beautiful in spring when all the rhododendrons are in bloom.
Portland is known as "The Rose City" as its climate is perfect for growing the magnificent flowers, which flourish at The International Rose Test Garden, located in Washington Park in the SW hills. It is a beautiful and free park that allows viewings of hundreds of varieties of roses that have been bred for different qualities.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AvePortland is known as "The Rose City" as its climate is perfect for growing the magnificent flowers, which flourish at The International Rose Test Garden, located in Washington Park in the SW hills. It is a beautiful and free park that allows viewings of hundreds of varieties of roses that have been bred for different qualities.
One of Oregon's most iconic beaches. Just over an hour's drive from the city, Cannon Beach is filled with quaint shops and restaurants and boasts the iconic Haystack Rock seen in many photos of Oregon.
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Cannon Beach
Center StreetOne of Oregon's most iconic beaches. Just over an hour's drive from the city, Cannon Beach is filled with quaint shops and restaurants and boasts the iconic Haystack Rock seen in many photos of Oregon.
Multnomah Falls is one of THE most photographed images in the greater Portland area. It is actually one of multiple waterfalls that visitors can experience along their drive through the Columbia River Gorge and has a charming cottage there with a cafe and gift store.
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Multnomah Falls station
Multnomah Falls is one of THE most photographed images in the greater Portland area. It is actually one of multiple waterfalls that visitors can experience along their drive through the Columbia River Gorge and has a charming cottage there with a cafe and gift store.
The volcano is located in the Cascade Range and is part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, a segment of the Pacific Ring of Fire that includes over 160 active volcanoes. This volcano is well known for its ash explosions and pyroclastic flows.
Mount St. Helens is most notorious for its major 1980 eruption, the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the history of the United States.
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Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument
The volcano is located in the Cascade Range and is part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, a segment of the Pacific Ring of Fire that includes over 160 active volcanoes. This volcano is well known for its ash explosions and pyroclastic flows.
Mount St. Helens is most notorious for its major 1980 eruption, the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the history of the United States.
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.
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Parque Nacional Monte Rainier
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.
Located just outside Portland, Sauvie Island is one of our local treasures. Boasting some of our most beautiful agricultural land closeby, Sauvie Island is a wonderful place to go picking berries, lavender or flowers in the summer or to take a trip through a haunted corn maze in the autumn. Sauvie also boasts some of Portland's closest beaches- including a nude beach. There is also a lovely walk to a lighthouse there. There are multiple farmer's markets there, like Kruger's farm that host Thursday evening summer concerts- great for families!
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Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdLocated just outside Portland, Sauvie Island is one of our local treasures. Boasting some of our most beautiful agricultural land closeby, Sauvie Island is a wonderful place to go picking berries, lavender or flowers in the summer or to take a trip through a haunted corn maze in the autumn. Sauvie also boasts some of Portland's closest beaches- including a nude beach. There is also a lovely walk to a lighthouse there. There are multiple farmer's markets there, like Kruger's farm that host Thursday evening summer concerts- great for families!
Built as a solution to a problem of cleaning and transporting thousands of gallons of water on a continual basis, The Oregon Gardens were created 17 years ago. A tram ride tours guests through beautiful scenery with a history of the 25 various gardens and descriptions of each. Visitors can hop on and off the tram to explore the gardens of their interest. Also in the gardens is 'The Gordon House", one of Frank Lloyd Wright's creations, which can also be toured.
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El Jardín de Oregón
879 W Main StBuilt as a solution to a problem of cleaning and transporting thousands of gallons of water on a continual basis, The Oregon Gardens were created 17 years ago. A tram ride tours guests through beautiful scenery with a history of the 25 various gardens and descriptions of each. Visitors can hop on and off the tram to explore the gardens of their interest. Also in the gardens is 'The Gordon House", one of Frank Lloyd Wright's creations, which can also be toured.
Shopping
This large antique marketplace has an excellent selection of antiques and is a great place to buy gifts. One of their rooms is like a large garden-style greenhouse with birdsong playing and creates a wonderful environment for entertaining one's self. Check out Monti's cafe, which is attached, and which serves sandwiches, beverages and excellent cookies! There are tables there as well where visitors can eat and read.
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Monticello Antique Marketplace
8600 SE Stark StThis large antique marketplace has an excellent selection of antiques and is a great place to buy gifts. One of their rooms is like a large garden-style greenhouse with birdsong playing and creates a wonderful environment for entertaining one's self. Check out Monti's cafe, which is attached, and which serves sandwiches, beverages and excellent cookies! There are tables there as well where visitors can eat and read.
Beanstalk is a family-owned children's resale clothing boutique offering adorable children's clothing, books, toys, and various paraphernalia. This a great spot for the budget-minded parent or budget shopper.
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Beanstalk Children's Resale Clothing
8021 SE Stark StBeanstalk is a family-owned children's resale clothing boutique offering adorable children's clothing, books, toys, and various paraphernalia. This a great spot for the budget-minded parent or budget shopper.
An environmentally-conscious baby store carrying everything from furniture and strollers to toys, gifts and clothing.
EcoBaby Gear
An environmentally-conscious baby store carrying everything from furniture and strollers to toys, gifts and clothing.
Oregon Bike Shop is a mechanic-owned neighborhood bicycle and repair shop. During business hours, they even leave a pump outside their shop if you need to inflate your tires.
Oregon Bike Shop
418 SE 81st AveOregon Bike Shop is a mechanic-owned neighborhood bicycle and repair shop. During business hours, they even leave a pump outside their shop if you need to inflate your tires.
A fun an funky second hand shop with records, jewelry, vintage clothes, books, cameras, etc.
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Cactus Records
7910 SE Stark StA fun an funky second hand shop with records, jewelry, vintage clothes, books, cameras, etc.
Invoke's website has the following to say about them: "Calling forth the unexpected & wisdom of old through sacred, practical modern day living. Offering information, classes & findings that brings deeper meaning into the home while igniting a curiosity that leads us deeper into the roots of the soul." You will find some unusual, items here, but they also have great jewelry and other home items.
INVOKE
106 North 1st StreetInvoke's website has the following to say about them: "Calling forth the unexpected & wisdom of old through sacred, practical modern day living. Offering information, classes & findings that brings deeper meaning into the home while igniting a curiosity that leads us deeper into the roots of the soul." You will find some unusual, items here, but they also have great jewelry and other home items.
"A gathering place for vintage wares, handmade goods and plants"
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Maven Collective
8842 SE Stark St"A gathering place for vintage wares, handmade goods and plants"
Essentials
Fred Meyer is one of the most popular stores in the Pacific NW for full scale grocery items as well as many other household goods, electronics, etc.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdFred Meyer is one of the most popular stores in the Pacific NW for full scale grocery items as well as many other household goods, electronics, etc.
Winco is a grocery store with some of the most affordable prices around. They keep their prices low by only accepting debit cards or cash.
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WinCo Foods
7979 SE Powell BlvdWinco is a grocery store with some of the most affordable prices around. They keep their prices low by only accepting debit cards or cash.
Target is one of the closest places to get food and various other needed supplies and is conveniently located only a few minutes drive from the house.
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Target
939 SW Morrison StTarget is one of the closest places to get food and various other needed supplies and is conveniently located only a few minutes drive from the house.
Hong Phat, located in Portland's Jade District, has quickly become one of the best Asian Markets in Portland, and is within walking distance of our home.
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Hong Phat Food Center
101 SE 82nd AveHong Phat, located in Portland's Jade District, has quickly become one of the best Asian Markets in Portland, and is within walking distance of our home.
FuBonn is one of the most loved Asian shopping markets in town and is only a short biking or driving distance from the house the house.
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Fubonn Shopping Center
2850 SE 82nd AveFuBonn is one of the most loved Asian shopping markets in town and is only a short biking or driving distance from the house the house.
An excellent, gourmet grocery with specialty domestic and international items.
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La Bouffe International Gourmet
8015 SE Stark StAn excellent, gourmet grocery with specialty domestic and international items.
Sightseeing
Built under FDR's presidency, The Vista House at Crown Point lies on the Historic Columbia River Hwy, which parallels I-84, and offers spectacular views of the Columbia River Gorge. Inside the building, one can learn more about the construction of the The Vista House, and the old highway and The Vista House. Vista House is located very close to Multnomah Falls and other falls in the gorge.
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Casa Vista
40700 Historic Columbia River HwyBuilt under FDR's presidency, The Vista House at Crown Point lies on the Historic Columbia River Hwy, which parallels I-84, and offers spectacular views of the Columbia River Gorge. Inside the building, one can learn more about the construction of the The Vista House, and the old highway and The Vista House. Vista House is located very close to Multnomah Falls and other falls in the gorge.
Built under FDR, the Timberline Lodge is an icon of the Pacific NW and you may recognize its exterior as it was used as the hotel in the film, "The Shining". This is one of the most loved spots for skiing close to Portland.
https://www.timberlinelodge.com/
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Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadBuilt under FDR, the Timberline Lodge is an icon of the Pacific NW and you may recognize its exterior as it was used as the hotel in the film, "The Shining". This is one of the most loved spots for skiing close to Portland.
https://www.timberlinelodge.com/
The Portland Aerial Tram or OHSU Tram is an aerial tramway in Portland, Oregon, carrying commuters between the city's South Waterfront district and the main Oregon Health & Science University campus, located in the Marquam Hill neighborhood.
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South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AveThe Portland Aerial Tram or OHSU Tram is an aerial tramway in Portland, Oregon, carrying commuters between the city's South Waterfront district and the main Oregon Health & Science University campus, located in the Marquam Hill neighborhood.