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1. Eureka Books
Usually, used bookstores are a bit disorganized and seem unfocused. This one is quite the opposite. Everything is organized into remarkably specific categories; there seems to be a lot in the way of California history. The bargain section is a lot…More »
2. Rogue House of Spirits
The guys here are funny. Seriously, do the distillery "tour," which is just the distillers talking and drinking. It's free and funny. The spirits cost $1 per taste, which is about 3/4 - 1 shot depending on the heavy-handedness of the pourer.
Rogue…More »
3. Inn At Yaquina Bay
After driving hundreds of miles from SoCal to Newport, stopping only for food, my guy and I were quite ready for a rest. This place was the cheapest we could find by far during a crowded Newport summer night, so we checked in. The lady at the front…More »
4. Acropolis Club
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 231-9611
Category:
Adult Entertainment
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Sellwood
I had heard about this place and so my guy and I decided to visit it on our Northwestern trip. We walked in and ordered food and drinks. When the server came back and quoted the cost, I couldn't believe it. Steak bites and 2 beers for $11.50?!
I then…More »
5. Red Door Cafe
This is nice little local place to grab food. We got breakfast here and the food, while not stellar, was good. I had the half portion halibut and chips; that "half" was a pretty substantial amount of food and the fish was reasonably fresh. For the…More »
6. Flavour Spot
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 282-9866
Category:
Food Stands
Neighbourhoods: North Portland, Boise, Mississippi
Dutch Taco! Dutch Taco!
This means a tasty, medium-thickness waffle with tasty things placed inside it.
We had the one with the 9 strips of bacon and the maple butter. Delicious, and very characteristic of Portand: full of bacon and served with a smile…More »
7. Rogue Brewing
This review is for the brewery, not the restaurant. It seems like most people reviewing here have mixed up the two places.
The brewery tour was charming, down-to-earth, and fun. Sure, there was no free beer at the end, but the brewery shop and the…More »
8. Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe
After driving all night from SoCal up the 5 and then cutting over to the 101 near Berkeley, my guy and I were quite hungry. As we are huge beer fans, we decided to stop here. I ordered the Apricot Wheat as well as the barley wine; he ordered the…More »
9. Skidmore Saturday Market
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 294-6454
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Old Town - Chinatown
We passed this place on the way to the other market, and found it just as other Yelpers have noted: overpriced and mediocre. Everything was generic and lame, nothing I couldn't find in downtown LA at similar or cheaper prices. Definitely not worth…More »
10. Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 295-6144
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
This place delivers tasty coffee at remarkable speeds, even when crowded. I really liked the cozy, eclectic interior with its bar-style seating near the window. It was an enjoyable little coffee break for us tourists.
11. Portland Saturday Market
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-6072
Categories:
Arts & Crafts,
Local Flavor,
Farmers Market
Neighbourhood: Old Town - Chinatown
I love this place! We visited on a Sunday and the place was full of awesome vendors as well as fellow shoppers. Everyone seemed pretty friendly and happy. What really surprised me was the price range on the craft items. Usually, crafts made by…More »
12. Nye Beach Book House Llc
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6840
This place is, literally, a house. It's a bit cramped, yes, but the selection is really fun, especially the sci-fi collection at the back. Plus, they have a free book box near the entrance, from which I picked up some decent vacation reading for…More »
13. Widmer Gasthaus
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 281-3333
Categories:
Pubs,
Restaurants,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhoods: North Portland, Eliot
A solid four stars for a very affordable happy hour at the bar. We had three beers between us and a pretzel. The bartender was very helpful and nice, and both the food and the beer were tasty. I wish that we hadn't already had lunch so that we could…More »
14. Salvador Molly's
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 293-1790
Categories:
Caribbean,
Asian Fusion,
Hawaiian
Neighbourhoods: Hillsdale, Southwest Portland
I got dragged along here because my guy wanted to take the balls of fire challenge. He succeeded, with the help of a very attentive waitress, but that couldn't mitigate my bad experience.
Being the wannabe Portlander that I am, I ordered a dish that…More »
15. Ground Kontrol
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 796-9364
There was no cover, there was tasty and quality beer, the bartender was not snobby at all, the decor was dark and fun, the machines were not pricey (25 cents to 50 cents a play is a really good deal these days).... need I go on?
I wish there were more…More »
16. Donya Marie's Beyond Chocolate - CLOSED
It's really hard to describe this place. It's a tiny little place that looks like a quaint tea-shop, but don't let that cute appearance fool you: this place is radical.
They put quality dark chocolate in everything. Hot sauce, barbecue sauce, soda,…More »
17. The Crypt
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 325-3882
Categories:
Adult,
Leather Goods
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
What everyone else said: nonjudgmental and non-pushy staff, and a bit more gay oriented than straight or lesbian oriented but still with plenty of stuff for women. The BDSM collection, as you would expect thanks to the name, is pretty expansive. We…More »
18. Blue C Sushi
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 467-4022
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I am a sucker for revolving-belt sushi, and this place delivers in terms of that. The specialty rolls as well as the plain sushi were all tasty, if not the best ever. The prices were a bit high for kaiten sushi, but the customer service was good. A…More »
19. Wildrose
I am an out-of-towner and I had a great experience here. I popped in for a few beers and gin-and-tonics. The beer was inexpensive and the g&ts were strong and not overpriced. The crowd was pretty friendly, too. I didn't exactly make any lifelong…More »
20. Byrnie Utz Hats
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-0233
Categories:
Accessories,
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Downtown
This is a fun little place to go and look at hats. I don't really look good in most hats, so I didn't buy one, but I looked halfway decent in a few here, which says quite a bit.
21. Beecher's Handmade Cheese
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 956-1964
Categories:
Cheese Shops,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
My partner-in-dining and I stopped by here for the breadzel and an order of the infamous mac-n-cheese, and our minds were blown. The mac-n-cheese was gooey and utterly loaded with flavor, and the breadzel was perfect for dabbing up any remaining…More »
22. Kits Coffee Company
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N6
Canada
(604) 739-0139
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
The coffee here is decent, and the staff okay. It's better than Starbucks but not the best, either.
23. Brouwer's Cafe
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 267-2437
Categories:
Modern European,
Pubs,
Belgian
Neighbourhood: Fremont
My partner-in-dining and I stopped here before we headed to Theo for their tour. The beer selection was staggering and, during happy hour, jaw-droppingly cheap, especially to our Californian selves. The bartender was friendly, laid-back, and helpful,…More »
24. WorldMark The Canadian
Our suite was a one-bedroom. It was well-stocked with everything a traveler would need, especially the kitchen.
The only thing I really did not like was the elevators. They were in need of repair the whole time we were there and by the looks of older…More »
25. Checkers Bar & Grill
Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5
Canada
(604) 682-1831
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: West End
Good karaoke selection, inexpensive yet strong drinks, and cute and friendly waitresses make this place pretty cool. The beer selection leaves a lot to be desired, though.
26. Japa Dog
Vancouver, BC V6B 2B7
Canada
(604) 809-4333
It seems like Japanese-style hot dogs are the big fusion food trend in Vancouver right now, and this place certainly delivered.
I got the Okonomi. The meat was tender and flavorful and the toppings were crispy and tasty. The nori fries blew my mind --…More »
27. La Belle Patate
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N4
Canada
(604) 569-1215
Categories:
Fast Food,
Poutineries
Neighbourhood: West End
This was the first food I had in Vancouver, and it made me very, very happy. Happy enough to be a repeat customer the three days I was there, which is a big deal for a foodie.
The doner poutine is really nice, with a great sweet sauce and tender meat.…More »
28. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
Canada
(604) 662-3207
Category:
Botanical Gardens
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
This place is gorgeous, peaceful, serene, and mostly free. It's very picturesque and a great place to wander around and work off all that delicious, authentic Chinese food you just ate.
29. Pike Place Market
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 682-7453
Categories:
Fruits & Veggies,
Seafood Markets,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Amazing prawn sandwich vendors, guerrilla artists, a mind-bendingly awesome spice and tea shop, grocery stores with every specialty imaginable -- it's almost enough to make me give up sunshine and move up north!
30. Market Spice
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 622-6340
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Herbs and Spices
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I love their signature tea, and their butter rum coffee is really tasty. Best of all, though, is their kashmiri masala spice blend. It is really flavorful and I use it in all kinds of dishes. Try some of it stir-fried with a bit of shredded cheese…More »
31. Fascinations - CLOSED
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 774-4345
It feels more like Target than a sex store. The selection is nice and there are no whack-off booths to speak of, just good lighting and knowledgeable staff. The rack of free sex ed literature was really nice, too.
32. Ton Kiang
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 752-4440
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhood: Outer Richmond
I came here for my first dim sum experience. It was all quite tasty, especially the stuffed mushrooms, the sesame balls (their texture is just mind-blowing), and the dumplings. I love how you can eat so many dishes here and try everything.
Why only 2…More »
33. Out of the Closet Thrift Store
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 771-1503
Category:
Used, Vintage & Consignment
Neighbourhood: Nob Hill
Good cause and all, but poorly organized and the selection didn't seem so great.
34. Edible Canada
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Canada
(604) 682-6675
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
If you're a foodie who is not averse to cooking, this place is for you. I purchased some amazing lobster oil from them as well as birch syrup, both things of which I had never heard before I visited this place. Everything here is somewhat pricey…More »
35. Good Vibrations
This place is well-lit and very clean and open; a lot of non-sex shops could take a cue from their aesthetic. It definitely doesn't have that "you're naughty for being here but we like it, you dirty dog *wink wink*" vibe that the…More »
36. Liberty Wine Merchants - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C2
Canada
(604) 633-1922
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: West End
5+ stars for the staff here. My boyfriend and I stopped here for wine and beer, and the salesperson was helped me to find an affordable wine pairing for the bisque I made for dinner. He was really unpretentious and helpful, and the selection here is…More »
37. Voodoo Doughnut
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 241-4704
I don't like doughnuts. They're fried pieces of glorified, sugary dough topped with gooey stuff that is just more glorified sugar. Thus, when I was told that I must must must visit this place, I wasn't too excited.
You know what Voodoo Doughnuts…More »
38. HoneyHole
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 709-1399
Categories:
Bars,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
Moving past the silly, obvious-pun name, this place makes a mean sammich. The prices are a bit high for sandwiches, but the portions are generous and the service friendly.
39. Fritz European Fry House
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B6
Canada
(604) 684-0811
Category:
Fast Food
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
The poutine here is somewhat pricey, but quite awesome. We got the one with tons of smoked meat on it and wow. I wish I lived in Vancouver because it continues to haunt my dreams.
40. Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre
Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6
Canada
(604) 689-0421
Categories:
Tours,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Not only is this place inexpensive and a fabulous way to see all of the city, but the price of admission allows for a second visit after dark, so not only did we get to see a decent portion of BC by daylight, we got to enjoy the after-dark…More »
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