Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Joqs Tavern
2512 NE BroadwayThis is the closest gay bar.
Fantastic place for a burger and booze, with two levels of pool tables.
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Sam's Hollywood Billiards
1845 NE 41st AveFantastic place for a burger and booze, with two levels of pool tables.
Katie O'Brien's
2809 NE Sandy BlvdThis is a great place to relax and get some greasy breakfast.
Blackwell's Grub Steak Grill
1815 NE 41st AveIt's the diviest of dives and the owner, Janice, is a riot.
Expensive, but very strong, drinks. Also, tiki bars are just ridiculous in general.
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Hale Pele
2733 NE BroadwayExpensive, but very strong, drinks. Also, tiki bars are just ridiculous in general.
Aztec Willie's Taqueria
1501 NE BroadwayMy favorite place to get hammered and eat burritos.
Pizza and beer! I apparently like their pizza, but I don't remember it.
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Blind Onion Pizza & Pub
3345 NE BroadwayPizza and beer! I apparently like their pizza, but I don't remember it.
Closest McMenamins. As much as Portlanders hate McMenamins, we sure do eat there a lot.
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McMenamins Broadway Pub
1504 NE BroadwayClosest McMenamins. As much as Portlanders hate McMenamins, we sure do eat there a lot.
A great place to get over-served OR the best, gayest Sunday brunch that you will ever have.
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Crush Bar
1400 SE Morrison StA great place to get over-served OR the best, gayest Sunday brunch that you will ever have.
Food Scene
This is one of the few places that understands what to do when I order my food "inedibly spicy". Additionally, there's a black cat that hangs around outside hoping for scraps.
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Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine
3135 NE BroadwayThis is one of the few places that understands what to do when I order my food "inedibly spicy". Additionally, there's a black cat that hangs around outside hoping for scraps.
High-end (read: expensive) Asian fusion food that is quite good. It's a great place for takeout.
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Shandong Restaurant
3724 NE BroadwayHigh-end (read: expensive) Asian fusion food that is quite good. It's a great place for takeout.
It's a great place for a little mezza.
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Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwayIt's a great place for a little mezza.
HOTLIPS Pizza - Hollywood
4630 NE Sandy BlvdGreat place for a quick slice.
My Canh Restaurant
1801 NE 39th AveClose and tasty Vietnamese food. The bowls are a steal.
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan StBecause it's the only Cuban place around. Good happy hour.
Cha Cha Cha! Mexican Taqueria
1208 NW Glisan StFast, easy Mexican food.
Taco Pedaler
2225 NE BroadwayBecause it's SOOOO Portland.
Cabezon Restaurant
5200 NE Sacramento StSeafood bistro with Pacific North West wild seafood.
Old-style steak house with a great happy hour, according to Brian.
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Clyde's Prime Rib Restaurant and Bar
5474 NE Sandy BlvdOld-style steak house with a great happy hour, according to Brian.
Blossoming Lotus
1713 NE 15th AveOver-priced fancy vegan foods!
Aunt Tillie's Deli & Pub
2000 NE 42nd Ave"A really great, inexpensive 'secret' neighborhood Deli.", says Brian.
Yuki Japanese Restaurant
1337 NE BroadwayMy favorite place for vegan maki.
Fantastic french croissants and other baked goods... oh, and coffee. You go for the convenience, not the service.
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Fleur De Lis Bakery & Cafe
3930 NE Hancock StFantastic french croissants and other baked goods... oh, and coffee. You go for the convenience, not the service.
Because you're already at the library. There's some gluten free stuff, if you're into that.
Rust Coffee Lounge
2035 Northeast 41st AvenueBecause you're already at the library. There's some gluten free stuff, if you're into that.
According to Brian, "It's like Asian fusion... it's just, like... a really great atmosphere... great patio... It's just nice food."
Chameleon Restaurant & Bar
2000 NE 40th AveAccording to Brian, "It's like Asian fusion... it's just, like... a really great atmosphere... great patio... It's just nice food."
Brass Tacks Sandwiches
3535 N Vancouver AveMy favorite sandwich shop for house-made seitan.
Even if the question isn't "what's for dinner?", pizza can solve that problem quite handedly.
Pieology Pizzeria
1095 E Brokaw RdEven if the question isn't "what's for dinner?", pizza can solve that problem quite handedly.
Cadillac Cafe
1801 NE BroadwayNow this-- this is breakfast.
You can get breakfast here. The drinks are overpriced and it's always dead. But, but, but, breakfast. (Mt. Vesuvius breakfast challenge? Don't. Just don't.)
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You can get breakfast here. The drinks are overpriced and it's always dead. But, but, but, breakfast. (Mt. Vesuvius breakfast challenge? Don't. Just don't.)
Brian says, "that's a great restaurant for coffee and... lunch... sandwiches.. and um.. ya' know. Kinda breakfast, kinda coffee."
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Costello's Travel Caffe
2222 NE BroadwayBrian says, "that's a great restaurant for coffee and... lunch... sandwiches.. and um.. ya' know. Kinda breakfast, kinda coffee."
Arts & Culture
It's a nicely restored 1920's theater that shows new releases and old movies. They also have a movie trivia night and B-Movie BINGO.
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Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdIt's a nicely restored 1920's theater that shows new releases and old movies. They also have a movie trivia night and B-Movie BINGO.
Music venue with some of the most amazing bar food ever. What is in the secret sauce? Who knows, but it's amazing.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveMusic venue with some of the most amazing bar food ever. What is in the secret sauce? Who knows, but it's amazing.
Multnomah County Library - Hollywood
4040 NE Tillamook StNerd.
Essentials
QFC
6411 SE Milwaukie Ave24-hours and close by.
A large store with a good selection, only slightly farther away than QFC.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdA large store with a good selection, only slightly farther away than QFC.
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StIf you like to spend big, big money.
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StHippies and hipsters-- together at last.
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StPineapple cashew rice, if they have it.
Shopping
Because you don't have to wait in line for an hour at this location. (But they're still just doughnuts.)
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Voodoo Doughnut - Davis
1501 NE Davis StBecause you don't have to wait in line for an hour at this location. (But they're still just doughnuts.)
coco donuts
2735 Northeast BroadwayFantastic maple bars, apparently.
ZimZim
144 NE 28th AveDo you need a Tom Waits prayer candle? I know I do!
Things From Another World
10977 SE Main StFor comic book nerds who like toys. Funko Pop!
If you think that you don't need cuff links made from bat skulls, you're only fooling yourself.
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Paxton Gate
4204 N Mississippi AveIf you think that you don't need cuff links made from bat skulls, you're only fooling yourself.
Hollywood Beverage
3028 NE Sandy BlvdBooze! Booze! Booze!
Lloyd Center Liquor Store
1621 NE 9th AveAlcoholism is fun. Just ask my mother.
Everything Else
Lloyd Center
2201 Lloyd CenterIt's the mall. You can go here to feel good-looking by comparison.