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Place we have visited during our mini-trips to Portland.

 1. Screen Door

2337 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 542-0880

Categories: Southern, Cajun/Creole, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Kerns

5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/22/2010

Got there at 9:30pm this time and there was still a wait although not long.  Just finished the one day STP ride and still in cycling gear.  No issues but rather, we were congratulated for our accomplishment by other patrons.  Service and food was top…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    5/3/2010

    Worth the wait.  We arrived for dinner at around 6:15 on Friday knowing it'll probably be busy.  We… Read more »

 2. The Cameo Coffee Shop

8111 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 284-0401

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Roseway

5.0 star rating
  7/22/2010

I have been to the now defunct NW Cameo in the past so the help of Yelp, I decided to bring my family to this location for brunch.  It is located close to the airport, where we stayed, and did not have the large crowds like you would find in town.…More »

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 3. The Observatory

8115 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 445-6284

Categories: American (New), Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Montavilla

5.0 star rating
  5/31/2009

hit the spot....
We searched long and hard for the perfect place for dinner. Something eclectic, light and simple. We were in the east end of town so we gave the observatory a go based on the Yelp reviews, It was all we expected and more. On a Friday…More »

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 4. Whiffies

SE 12th Ave & SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 946-6544

Categories: Food Stands, Desserts

Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Hosford-Abernathy

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/16/2010

So good.  The pies tasted better this time plus we had a living social coupon.  They were piping hot and even taking them to go, they were stayed hot.  I didn't mind eating them in the 95 degree weather at all.   The chicken curry was awesome and the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/13/2010

    We were at the potato champion and after we finished there, we wandered over to this cart that… Read more »

 5. Sheridan's Frozen Custard

14389 SE Mill Plain Rd
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 260-2202
4.0 star rating
  1/30/2009

so good...
I would have given them 5 stars like everyone else but they didn't have a few items on their menu this time I went.  I have visited them every time I am in Vancouver since my friend introduced me to them.  There is no where else to get…More »

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 6. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

1945 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 797-4000

Categories: Museums, Shopping, Cinema

Neighbourhoods: Central Eastside, Hosford-Abernathy

4.0 star rating
  5/31/2009

We enjoy the OMSI each of the two times we have visited.  We came a month or so ago for the Davinci exhibit and this time for the CSI exhibit.  Each time I was enjoyable and I learned something new.  Other than the exhibit, there isn't much special…More »

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 7. Pine State Biscuits

3640 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 236-3346

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Southern

Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Belmont, Sunnyside

4.0 star rating
  3/12/2010

I wasn't blown away but it was really good.  We headed here at lunch time on a Tuesday and were able to get in, order and get one of the 4 tables.  I can see why the last time we came, there was an hour wait.  We split 2 reggies between the 3 of us…More »

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 8. Mother's Bistro & Bar

212 SW Stark St
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 464-1122

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown

4.0 star rating
  8/31/2010

After seeing the place on Yelp, we wanted to give it a try.  Every time we were down here, we never made it downtown.  One evening we were on our way back from Woodburn, we decided to try them out for dinner.  I wish it was brunch, but dinner was…More »

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 9. Bunk Sandwiches

621 SE Morrison St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 477-9515

Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Industrial District, Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Buckman

4.0 star rating
  5/2/2010

We were down in Portland and needed a place to grab a bite for lunch.  So why not find out what all the hype is about Bunk.  We arrived on a Friday around 12:30 pm and the tables and counter were full with a line about 4 people.  People were coming…More »

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 10. Apizza Scholls

4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 233-1286

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne, Sunnyside

4.0 star rating
  3/11/2010

We were told this was the place to go for pizza in Portland by my coworker and reinforced by locals and Yelp.  We anticipated a long wait so we headed there as close to 5pm as possible.  It was a Thursday and we arrived about a quarter after 5 and…More »

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 11. Byways Cafe

1212 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 221-0011

Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Pearl District

4.0 star rating
  5/31/2009

not bad...
we were in the pearl district visiting out jeweler and was looking for some good food. looking for a sandwich again, we stumbled around to a few place that didn't look so promising and ended up here. Partly because we saw it on Diner,…More »

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 12. La Provence Patisserie & Boulangeria

16350 Boones Ferry Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-4533
4.0 star rating
  4/28/2009

it's 3.5 stars for me...
we arrived to nice a country building with decor of a french countryside so that is my interpretation of it.  as we were perusing the bakery cabinets, we were asked to be seated.  At first we were going to take some baked…More »

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 13. Portland City Grill

111 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 450-0030

Categories: American (New), Seafood, Steakhouses, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown

4.0 star rating
  1/27/2009

great view, great food for a good price...
we were looking for a good happy hour spot while I was visiting portland and my friend whom I was meeting up with worked in the same building so why not go there.  Plus I heard some good things about this…More »

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 14. Heathman Lodge

7801 NE Greenwood Dr
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-3100

Category: Hotels

4.0 star rating
  1/30/2009

I stayed here for a training workshop this week which was held at the lodge.  My stay was very comfortable and the service was great.  Rooms were spacious and in the lodge theme.  They were cleaned almost immediately after I left for the class in the…More »

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 15. Cha Ba Thai

5810 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 282-3970

Category: Thai

Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Rose City Park

4.0 star rating
  1/30/2009

tasty...
my friend took me here since he likes the place and visits regularly.  he told me it was good and reasonably priced.  I did not disagree.  The food was cooked well.  The Phad Ke Mao was very tender, full of flavor and danced in my mouth.  The…More »

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 16. Pizzicato Pizza

2811 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 236-6045

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Kerns

3.0 star rating
  4/28/2009

nothing special...
was in town for vacation and was looking for a pizza joint for a quick bite.  we decided on Pizzacota since the fiance like the topping options.  we decided to go to the burnside location thinking parking was easier than downtown.…More »

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 17. Potato Champion

1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 683-3797

Categories: Food Stands, Belgian

Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Buckman

3.0 star rating
  1/13/2010

The fries here were good but nothing special.  Their sauces are unique but not mind blowing.  They didn't have poutine when we went but rather, they had disco fries (poutine with chedder rather than curds).  We had gravy and the rosemary sauce with…More »

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 18. Grand Central Baking

2230 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 232-0575

Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne, Hosford-Abernathy

3.0 star rating
  5/31/2009

I was not impressed by the place...
I have been to the one in Seattle's Pioneer Square and again this one was not memorable. The bread was above average but as for the sandwich and pastries, I'm not convinced. We were looking for a good sandwich…More »

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 19. Saburo's

1667 SE Bybee Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 236-4237

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

3.0 star rating
  4/28/2009

did not live up to the hype...
we came expecting to be wowed and wowed we were not.  we expected more since we waited 45 minutes to be seated.  when you arrive among the throng of people waiting, you need to sign in on the clip board on the wall next…More »

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 20. Patrick's Hawaiian Cafe

316 SE 123rd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 885-0881

Category: Hawaiian

3.0 star rating
  1/27/2009

I was full but not fully satisfied...
I decided to try them out since they were the first Hawaiian place I could find in Vancouver and they were celebrating their 10 year anniversary.  I had their Deluxe Surf and Turf they had on the anniversary…More »

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