Japanese Garden
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

611 SW Kingston Ave
Portland, OR 97205

mnypny b. writes: There are about a thousand gorgeous pix you can shoot before you even step into this amazing space. We will return when we can spend more time. They truly know what they are doing here. Stunningly beautiful.

Powell's City of Books
Neighborhood: Downtown

1005 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

Laura N. writes: I guess it's about time I put in my two cents (or five stars) about Powell's. Yet with so many reviews to read - (261 at last count) how would one ever begin to decide WHICH 5-star rating to choose from?

Well folks, I've complied a list of my favorite…

Portland Classical Chinese Garden
Neighborhood: Old Town

239 NW Everett St
Portland, OR 97209

Jen K. writes: The Chinese Classical Garden is perfect for two very different activities.  Since the garden is laid out with lots of intersecting private (yet open) courtyards, buildings and bridges, it is an ideal place for: (1) a romantic date, or (2) hide and…

Portland International Airport
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

7000 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97218

stephy s. writes: I agree with most of the reviews on here and have to say, it is a true breeze to get in and out, which is exactly how an airport should be dammit! This week was my first time and they were so gentle and kind. They said hello to me, they said have a…

Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University

South Park Blocks between SW Harrison and Montgomery
Portland, OR 97201

Jen K. writes: Did you see the snow today?  I know it was like 80 degrees, but one of those magical things happened this morning at the Farmers Market.  All of those lovely trees with popcorn blossoms start to fall and you are walking through a snowstorm of petals.…

Ringside Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Northwest

2165 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97210

Kelly H. writes: The Ringside is a staple of old school Portland dining, serving up tasty Prime beef since 1944.  I have seen this place mentioned several times in magazines as a top 10 steakhouse in North America to go with its numerous awards for its beef and wine…

International Rose Test Garden
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

400 SW Kingston Ave
Portland, OR 97255

Lillian T. writes: What beautiful sights and scents to behold!  The 4.5-acre Garden contains 557 varieties of roses (over 6800 bushes) that bloom from April to October, peaking in June.  This place is a must-see-and-smell when you're in Portland.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

4525 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

Aaron G. writes: And all i had was a shot of espresso...

The best i've ever had.

Acropolis Club
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

8325 SE McLoughlin Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

Cosmolicious L. writes: That's right baby.  5 stars.

Like a David Lynch film, shot totally on location at Sizzler.  This truly is the illegitimate red necked step child of Sizzler and any typical strip club most likely named something like Glitter or Sapphire or We Got…

Kalga Kafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

4147 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

Laura N. writes: Homemade Iced Chai for the table:  $5
Pad Thai, Green Curry, and Tomato Coconut Soup: $25

Watching your self-professed Chileheads sweat and squirm over what was presented as "mild" dishes....PRICELESS.

(Why one star off? The waiter seemed to forget…

Oblation Papers & Press
Neighborhood: Pearl District

516 NW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

spiff e. writes: on top of it bringing to life all the neat stationers i've come across online(like snow & graham, dauphine press, hello lucky and paper*ink studio), there was a special surprise towards the back of the shop at oblation papers and press. their…

Powell's Technical Books
Neighborhood: Pearl District

33 NW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97209

coral c. writes: so, when I went into Powell's looking for a book on Photoshop, the customer service lady banished me down to the technical bookstore.  I was none too happy about having to walk in the rain a couple blocks, but I guess that's my own fault for not…

Papa Haydn
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

701 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Jen K. writes: This location has been on my must try list for over 10 years.  I know, I know... I've been busy procreating.

I've been to the Sellwood location twice and while it was nice, especially their outdoor patio, I knew I had to visit the real deal on NW…

Laurelhurst Theater
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

2735 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214

Joshua R. writes: I like things that are cheap, within bike riding distance from my apartment, and associated with beer; the Laurelhurst Theater qualifies in all three categories.

The Laurelhurst is a four screen multiplex that shows movies several weeks or months…

Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

3356 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214

Ian K. writes: Meh. I've had better.  

Sure, my taste buds were seared off in a boiling hot Kool-Aid drinking contest that netted me $-3, but let's not be prejudice against the disabled, hm? Just pretend I have no legs, and am expressing my honest opinion.

Hot Lips Pizza
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

2211 Se Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Kimberly V. writes: It's hard to fault a small business for their commitment to using locally-grown produce and promoting pizza choices beyond the pepperoni and cheese standbys. Plus, the Hot Lips electric delivery carts are so cute. You could pile a bunch of scary…

Pied Cow Coffeehouse
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

3244 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214

Laura N. writes: Katrina W nailed this review - so much so that I'm finding it difficult to evoke emotions that she herself didn't already say so eloquently. Read it. In the meantime, I'll give it a go...

Have you stayed at the Flying Pig in Amsterdam? Many of us…

Movie Madness Video & More
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

4320 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97215

SAM Y. writes: FADE IN:

INT. MOVIE MADNESS - DAY

JOHN a 20 something year old film geek wearing an REI vest and jeans enters the store. SUE a 19 year old hipster is manning the register.

                                            JOHN
                   Where do you…

Uwajimaya
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

10500 SW Beavertn Hllsdle Hwy
Beaverton, OR 97005

Izzy N. writes: Yum, I bought a huge bag of strawberry bubble milk tea mix (they don't come any smaller) and yeah- I'm one of THOSE that prefer the fake fruit taste rather than pose as a snob preferring fresh fruit ONLY. Fake fruit is freakin delicious! And it's the…

Multnomah Falls

I-84
Troutdale, OR 97060

Jen K. writes: I would be a bad, bad Oregonian if I didn't give this place five stars, right?  I get it... it is one of our state treasures.  Woo-hoo!  And yet, it is not my favorite outdoor wonderland in Oregon.  

I do think everyone should visit at least once, but…

Gino's
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

8051 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Laura N. writes: Mamma Mia!  L'alimento era cos buon lo ha parlare in Italiano!

...I'm still rooting for Spain tomorrow, but the decision became more and more difficult with every bite.

Otto's Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Woodstock

4138 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

shane e. writes: Otto's has some yummy meat
I ate their franks all summer
They cease the grilling early
which is think is quite a bummer.
Which man decreed that hot dogs
are lunch-only designated?
This rationing of porky tubes
to daylight hours is dated.
The jalapeno…

Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

128 SW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97204

stephy s. writes: Coffee.

It's a beast I don't often acquaint myself with, seeing as how me and the sleep don't really get along all that well, so adding caffeinated elements to my daily grind that get me all kinds of wired is sort of like banging my head into a…

Higgins Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1239 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205

Samantha P. writes: Sometimes, you have these really eloquent waiters, and you begin to wonder how it is they have memorized 10 specials meticulously and diligently. Let me tell you, my waiter at Higgins was one hell of an articulate mother fucker, describing each…

Portland City Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown

111 SW 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Stanley T. writes: Been to PCG several times for happy hour (to WOW out-of-towners). That's gotta be close to a 5 star experience as long as you get there in time to get a good seat. You may have noticed, it's the VIEW. Spectacular. HH food a real bargain and what I've…

Crowsenberg's Half & Half
Neighborhood: Downtown

923 SW Oak St
Portland, OR 97205

Laura N. writes: Some people ask "so, exactly what IS a hipster?"  and from this point forward, I will direct them to Half and Half.  BECAUSE...because..becaus e (and before I piss anyone off...) THIS is the hipster that I know and love -  the modern Bohemians. And…

Mother's Bistro & Bar
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

212 SW Stark St.
Portland, OR 97204

Laura N. writes: woooaaaah-mama. Your food is as comfort-food-a-licious as, well, my own mama's.

Which got me thinking: Lots of Mother's tributes have been performed over the years.

Ode to mamas have been performed by the following artists:

My Mama Said - ABBA
Mother…

Crystal Ballroom
Neighborhood: Downtown

1332 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

Jenny C. writes: I have a scar on my leg from making fun of accordion players in Montana.  Long story short, it's true that karma's a bitch.

But aside from the occasional injury, I usually find music venues to be pretty fun environments... they should be for the…

Le Happy
Neighborhood: Northwest

1011 N.W. 16th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Tom A. writes: "My God, the BACON!"
Such was the exclamation blurted forth by our friend when she tasted Le Trash Blanc.  I don't think words could be better chosen for that sinfully tasty invention.  Because what beats cheddar and bacon?  Oh, let's see, NOTHING.…

Mission Theater
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1624 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209

Laura N. writes: Some movies are just better seen at a McMenamins. Granted, No Country for Old Men is probably not your best pick. But anything from the Dodgeball/Juno/Little Miss Sunshine genre is absolutely perfect.

Speaking of perfect - on Wednesday nights $10.50…

Mio Gelato
Neighborhood: Downtown

25 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Eva W. writes: I will eat cold things even if it is snowing in April (it was last weekend). Mio Gelato is frozen delciousness from heaven. Watermelon is my favorite flavor. It tastes like lipgloss from middleschool---in a good way, mixed with summer time and…

Ken's Artisan Bakery
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

338 NW 21st Ave
off Flanders
Portland, OR 97209

Michelle B. writes: If it's good enough for the uptight Seattleite, then it's good enough for me*!

The bread here is fantastic. Crusty on the outside and indescribably delicious on the inside. The sandwiches are a steal for only $6.45 a piece, the turkey sandwich was the…

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
Neighborhood: Old Town

511 NW Couch St
Portland, OR 97209

SAM Y. writes: day 12 of my nation wide tour!

major tom to ground kontrol!

tell my wife i love her! cuz i found the mother ship and may never come home! this place has all the retro pinball machines upstairs. maybe 2 dozen? some for a quarter a play. all of them are…

Music Millennium
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

801 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Gabe C. writes: Considering their independent status and outstanding selection, Music Millenium is a class act.  I tend to find things at MM that I didn't even know existed.  Whether it be a Bill Hicks DVD or some live Sky Cries Mary...I can count on finding…

Pix Patisserie
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3402 S.E. Division Street
Portland, OR 97202

marki v. writes: Cute...cute..cute...every thing about this place is cute.

After looking at all the cute desserts I set my eyes on MY Amelie...she was cute!
She tasted just like the way she looked and that's all I am going to say. Because whatever happened between me…

Food Fight Grocery
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

1217 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97214

laura b. writes: Food Fight Grocery is an independently owned vegan convenience/grocery store in Portland but you can buy all sorts of weird and delicious vegan food stuffs and other fun things on their website at www.foodfightgrocery.com.  I order from them…

Trimet Bus, Max & Portland Streetcar
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

4012 SE 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Laura N. writes: Dear Max,

I've long thought you were the perfect man. Granted, you're not single and random people sleep with you all the time, but that just makes you all the more quirky and irresistible.  

Let me list off 10 of my top qualities in a man:

#1 Honest. I…

Voodoo Doughnut
Neighborhood: Old Town, Downtown

22 SW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97204

stephy s. writes: Have you ever had a spiritual awakening via a doughnut? A moment so pure, beautiful and redeeming and positively magical that you wanted to jump in place, smack your own ass and yell, "Thank you Lawd Jesus!?!?!"

No?

Well clearly you need to get your…

Moonstruck Chocolate
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

526 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

terrell m. writes: I like that they sell chocolates that look like pigs and cats. They are too cute to eat. In fact, most of their chocolate is more fun to look at than to actually consume.

Hello Portland
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

525 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Teal M. writes: I've known this store since it's beginnings...and let me say...HELLO PORTLAND has  done everything right.
When you walk in this store...you want and need everything.
The store makes you feel cool... hip and trendy without the overbearing feeling of…