Scrap
Neighborhood: Mississippi

3901A N Williams
Portland, OR 97227

Laura N. writes: It is a rare occasion that a name truly describes the essence of a store in a way that completely meets your expectations. (Take Gold Dust Meridian for example.)

But Scrap?  Dead on.

Need something, um, scrapish? A barrel full of rubber bands? Corks?…

?Por Que No?
Neighborhood: Mississippi, North Portland

3524 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227

marki v. writes: ?Chips&Guac?
             Home-made chips were good, under salted for me. But hey I
   [$4]   can always add more!
             Guac, very fresh, chunks of avo, onions, and cilantro.
                         
?Tacos?
              Sampled Carnitas,…

Staccato Gelato
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

232 NE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97232

Linda M. writes: This is a nice little gelato shop.  They are friendly, generous with the samples, and don't rush you.  The gelato is good and there is a nice selection of flavors.  I had the peanut butter fudge and was very happy with my choice.  I tried some of the…

Navarre
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

10 NE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97232

stephy s. writes: Flies, Flies, Flies, Yeah!

Oh those aren't the correct lyrics for the Thompson Twins diddy? Well, it was the one in my head as I was shewing away flies while trying to eat the delicious nibblies served to us here at Navarre on late Sunday afternoon.…

Pambiche
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

2811 NE Glisan St
Portland, OR 97232

Josh O. writes: Wow wow wow wow wow.  This is Cuban food?  End the embargo!!  Their Saturday brunch was incredible.  Huge spreads - each dish comes with a handful of sides.  And the pinosa!  Everything from my gf's "Desayuno Tpico" (a light breakfast of fruit and…

Le Pigeon
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Lower Burnside, Northeast Portland

738 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97232

Kyle F. writes: I'm going to write this while I'm still in the food coma Le Pigeon put me in. If I had to pick one word for this place it would be "Incredible".

Had the foie gras with bananas and peanuts for the appetizer. The combination of the soft, buttery foie…

Mt. Tabor
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Mt. Tabor

SE 60th & SE Salmon Street
Portland, OR 97253

Ryan N. writes: This park makes for a steep bike climb. Sometimes I imagine Tony Little from the Gazelle infomercials fully greased up and on my shoulder screaming "YOoU can DOo iiiT!!!".

I wish he would go away.

I frequently bike Tabor as punishment for avoiding 24…

Sawasdee Thai
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

SW 10th and Alder
Portland, OR 97255

Katie S. writes: I'd been hearing rave reviews for this place for a few months now and I didn't have a chance to eat here when I was in town last time.

Today, when I got into the city.. I was super hungry and I knew exactly where I was going.

I headed down to food cart…

Pok Pok
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3226 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97255

Laura N. writes: Pok Pok won restaurant of the year in more than one publication. It has been swarmed with national attention. There is going to be a wait.

The ambiance of sitting outdoors was intoxicating. Surrounded by bamboo, colored patio lights, and the faint…

Olea Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1338 NW Hoyt St
Portland, OR 97255

Eric C. writes: I think this is only my second 5 star review in Portland, and it is certainly well deserved. My girlfriend and I decided to get dressed up and go out to celebrate the paying off of her student loan. We arrived early and were the first customers in…

Everyday Music
Neighborhood: Downtown

1313 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

Ella W. writes: This is my idea of heaven.  The clickety-clack sound of the CDs shifting as I browse through them, the feel of the plastic cases on my fingers, the thrill of finding an album I was looking for or, even better, finding one I didn't even know I wanted…

Wong's King Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

8733 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97266

Stephanie P. writes: Not to sound like I'm shilling for Yelp or anything, but whenever I'm going on a trip, I check in here to see what places the locals recommend.  I was in Portland recently and we were looking for someplace good for dim sum - left to ourselves, we…

Just Be Complex and Compound Gallery
Neighborhood: Old Town

107 NW 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Andrew C. writes: It's like an asian/graph inspired Urban Outfitters - and that is pretty cool. Would I wear any of the 6+ colored sneakers they sell? Probably not. Do I need a big plastic tooth to store candy in? Not really. But is all this stuff super cool to browse…

New Old Lompoc
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1616 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

jeremy k. writes: high 4 stars for this place, heres why.

i like the dank, no, i do not like mold nor am i interested in being locked into a dungeon.  i do not like however, is a pretentious and overpriced watering hole.  i want my draught pours with a smile and…

Pepino's Mexican Grill
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

914 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Liz G. writes: When it comes to Mexican food I don't really know what's authentic and what's not.  And honestly I don't really care.  What I do care about is that I can get a yummy burrito and a huge portion of chips for under $4.  It's not the best burrito I've…

Grace Hair Salon
Neighborhood: Pearl District

906 NW Irving St
Portland, OR 97209

Alicia P. writes: I came here to get my hair done for my very casual wedding.  I walked in the door and the guy who was fixin' my hair named Collin asked what I was looking for I told him some ringlets or just a blow dry since my hair is only chin-length, then I told…

Apotheke
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1314 NW Glisan St
Ste 2A
Portland, OR 97209

Marina K. writes: imagine sigur ros and a lounge in a space station. apotheke has got it all - decor, ambient music, designy furniture, abstract futuristic artwork, and a glass pyramid skylight when you walk up to the entrance. i am tempted to try each and every one…

Daily Cafe
Neighborhood: Pearl District

902 NW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Laura N. writes: Amongst all of the tragic marketing ploys that plague Portland with poorly named shops and restaurants - I exhaled a large sigh of relief when I concluded that, YES...I could come to this cafe Daily...and be exceptionally satisfied. Thus - the…

Paley's Place
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1204 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Lainie L. writes: Vitaly Paley won the James Beard Award for Best Chef-Northwest/ Hawaii in 2005.  I suppose if I won a James Beard award I would have that shit tattooed on my forehead. . .if someone dissed my food, I would just raise my bangs and BOOYAH. . .take…

North 45
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

517 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Andrew C. writes: "Sail Forth- Steer for the deep waters only. Reckless O soul, exploring. I with thee and thou with me. For we are bound where mariner has not yet dared go. And we will risk the ship, ourselves, and all."

-Walt Whitman

It's impossible to suppress…

Everett Street Bistro
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1140 NW Everett St
Portland, OR 97209

Laura N. writes: Next time I want to truly break my fast with loads of down home buttery fluffy goodness, I just may head on back to ESB, but I may not. I'm not sure why I'm left so underwhelmed -- perhaps I'm just a spoiled rotten breakfast brat, but with so many…

Saint Cupcake
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

407 NW 17th Ave
off Flanders
Portland, OR 97209

Lindi M. writes: FINALLY - a saint worth worshipping!

These freshly baked cupcakes were fan-flippin'-tastic. I absolutely loved the bite-sized "dots"! You can try a bunch of different cupcakes without emptying your wallet and filling your belly. Plus, you totally…

Escape from New York Pizza
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

622 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Chris E. writes: I have no idea if this EFNY pizza is related to the two in San Francisco, but it's just as good. The best thing about the place is the owner. He has no tolerance for the average NW23 dickbag. If you're yapping on your phone while in line, you get…

Tea Chai Te
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

734 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

stephy s. writes: Coffee.

I have really never been a fan of the stuff. I will drink it in emergency cases, but on the whole, it just never sits well. Which is why I have a loyal little love affair with tea.

Before really getting into it and having grown up thinking all…

Bitch Magazine
Neighborhood: Alberta Arts District, Concordia, Northeast Portland

4930 NE 29th Ave
Portland, OR 97211

Kimberly V. writes: Just over two years ago, I headed into Powell's and picked up a coffee and a copy of Bitch. I had spent the last few months packing my belongings, carting them every which way, and then setting them in a garage before getting lost in the…

La Bonita
Neighborhood: Alberta Arts District, Concordia, Northeast Portland

2839 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211

Don B. writes: Not the best or most authentic in town, but this Taqueria comes through where other semi-authentic taquerias do not - VEGAN FOOD!!!

I love taquerias, and have been ever so sad that I can't share that love with my vegan wife (who has this funny…

Chang's Mongolian Grill II

1935 NW 167th Pl
Beaverton, OR 97007

Laura N. writes: 95% boneless chicken....ummm, good. Thank you?
95% boneless salmon....ok, I can appreciate that.
95% boneless SHRIMP?

Hmmm...does something seem a little...off? Well, that's how I feel about Chang's.

I mean, I'm all about choices...and fresh…

Dots Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2521 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR 97202

Kenneth H. writes: I am not quite sure whether Dots is a restaurant that thinks its a dive bar, or a dive bar that thinks its a restaurant.  I can say that the food is delicious, and the spicy tofu dipping sauce is a great achievement.  It is dark inside at all hours,…

People's Food Co-op
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3029 SE 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Skylar L. writes: After researching the three local co-ops, I decided to join People's. It seemed like the right fit, plus there are four free yoga classes a week for 'owners.'

When I volunteered for my college's food co-op back in the day I was just about disenchanted…

Bijou Cafe
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

132 SW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Will L. writes: I woke up spinning. Who the hell was the smart-ass who put my bed on a rollercoaster? Since when does the sun lower itself instead of rise? And how did the hotel get the desk and chairs to hang off the walls like that? Why is it that instead of…

Masu
Neighborhood: Downtown

406 SW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

nam h. writes: Masu reminds me alot of Dragonfly back in DC.  Minimal modern decor in a nice open space.  They've got a nice sushi/sashimi selection including toro and they specialize in rolls.  Fully cooked entree's are also on the menu for the squimish.

Mad props…

Cha! Cha! Cha!
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1986 SW 6th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201

Andrea J. writes: I lived across the street from this place for two years.  After living there for a couple of months, a girl I did not know came up to me in a class at Portland State and informed me that the Cha! Cha! Cha! employees could see me naked (YES sometimes…

The Little White Shed

4045 NW Cornelius Pass Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Courtney D. writes: Little Sheds are way cool

I've found some competition for my favorite little bar in Oregon, the Little Red Shed. Surprise, surprise, this one is comes from the same family, the McMenamins, but instead of red, it's the Little White Shed.

Much like its…

The Painted Lady

201 S College St
Newberg, OR 97132

Jeff D. writes: One of the best restaurants in the Northwest, period. Set in a cute, small victorian, serving up world class ore-med food - fresh local ingredients served up with style and elegance.

This husband/wife team worked with Bradley Ogden,  at Terra and…

Xtabay Vintage
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2515 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR 97202

lindsey r. writes: Going to Xtabay is like treating yourself to a fancy gelato place. The colors are pretty, it's very clean and sparkly, and you walk out feeling slightly guilty that you have treated yourself so well instead of digging through crusty clothing at…

New Seasons Market
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

1214 SE Tacoma St
Portland, OR 97202

Nic Z. writes: This is my new favorite store.  It is really amazing.  The quality is just as good if not better than Whole Foods and it is a lot less expensive.  

We got a bunch of fun stuff the other day and I loved everything.  The egg salad was fresh and I loved…

Detour Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3035 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

sylvia c. writes: The Detour is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Portland.

It is one of the most consistently fabulous places I frequent.  I always know that whatever I order is going to be delicious.  I take people here more often than anywhere else.  

It's run…

Piece of Cake Catering & Desserts
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

8306 SE 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Ani P. writes: Holy Shizz.  Someone fan me please.  This girl is about to faint.

GLUTEN FREE CARROT CAKE TO DIE FOR.  The world's best carrot cake.  Word.  

First, this carrot cake is better than a "real" flour cake.  I had my first bite after being hellaciously full…

Q Is For Choir
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2510 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR 97202

Abe I. writes: Gotta love Q is for choir, it's worker owned (gooOOO Portland!) they sell records, zines, and even old record players they've fixed up to sell. In addition you can also find all the usual cute buttons and patches and things you'd expect at a small,…

Saburo's
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

1667 SE Bybee Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

Aaron G. writes: Ben recommended that we go here for sushi.  So like the mindless sheep we are, Marianne and I drove here hoping for some fantastic sushi.  I also read the yelp reviews and expected a lot.  The wait wasn't too bad... it gave us a chance to really go…