Talkdemonic

Portland, OR 97255

Chris B. writes: Talent ... something most groups out this day severely lack. This group however crept up on me like fog over the Twin Peaks and once it came streaming down it had me hooked. Their crisp and intricate beats keep a young music lovers head bobbing.

Not…

My Thai Bistro
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3500 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Suzanne F. writes: We came here the other night for dinner & it was pleasant  enough...no great shakes, but it will do in a pinch. The interior is inviting with lots of nice touches...air conditioning is always a plus on hot nights, too. The service was efficient &…

Rose City Rollers

Portland, OR 97255

Tabitha R. writes: These girls ROCK!! They've been around since 2004 when a group of ladies decided to start a RD league in Portland. Now they have four local teams, one all-star traveling team and a "fresh meat" team for those of us who aren't ready to get whooped!…

Pepto Bismal Commercial

Telly
Portland, OR 97255

Terdie U. writes: There are some commercials that make me laugh every time, and this is one of them. I just think about the guy pitching the idea to the suits at Pepto Bismal..."Okay, so Paul Bunyan, Mothra, Godzilla and some sort of Greek Godess are stromping through…

Blackberry Pearl

Portland, OR 97255

Krista T. writes: i love my new phone! its little and sleek and fancy and has lots of toys. the service from t mobile has been much better than with verizon, but it seems like i'll always find someone that disagrees with me on that. i think everyone gets tired of…

The Crazy Burrito
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

50th and Division
Portland, OR 97255

kenny h. writes: OK.

For two years I have lived in Portland and have been searching the Be-Jesus for a GOOD vegetarian burrito. I found some OK ones here and there.

Laughing Planet/ Laughable. Cha! Cha! Cha!/Ka Ka Ka. Super Torta/Super-The-Suck.

I would go from…

Pony Club
Neighborhood: Old Town

625 NW Everett #105
Portland, OR 97255

Benjamin H. writes: a " Gallery/Studio/Stor e space" of several artists, notably Theo Ellsworth. theirs is a cozy space with "mini-comics, art prints, handmade stuffed animals, silkscreened shirts, and handmade clothing" for sale.

Pony Club Gallery is run by artists…

New Moon

Elliott Smith
Portland, OR 97255

Katie S. writes: Ahh Elliott.. my dear, sweet Elliott. His friends at Kill Rockstars have put out (what will probably be the last of his albums) 'New Moon', which happens to be amazing.

Almost all new material, which I found to be surprising. He's been dead for almost…

Skidmore Bluffs
Neighborhood: Alameda, Northeast Portland

2206 N Skidmore St
Portland, OR 97255

Kelly M. writes: Portland purists may be disappointed that I'm letting the cat out of the bag about one of Portland's best green spaces to watch a sunset and hang out with friends while overlooking the industrial maze of  Swan Island and the west hills across the…

Menomena

Portland, OR 97255

Christopher Y. writes: ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- ---------------------
"Menomena, the Portland, OR, based experimental rock trio, have signed to Barsuk Records and will release their Barsuk debut in early 2007. For those…

Copacabanacruisers.com

Portland, OR 97255

Jessica H. writes: I have been looking for a cool beach cruiser, but kept findinf bikes that were $3-500, or really old and needed a lot of work. I finally found copacabanacruisers.com and my dream of owning a crusier came true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tons of choices for $200…

Meetin Portland

Portland, OR 97255

Evelyn S. writes: Meetin.org Portland's Mission states:
To make new friends through a local social network without the pretense of establishing business connections. Why do we do it? For the fun of meeting new friends!  
Great for locals and newbies alike!  Check it out…

Cathedral Park
Neighborhood: St. Johns, North Portland

N Edison St and Pittsburg Ave
Portland, OR 97255

julie o. writes: by far the best park under the best bridge in Bridgetown. perfect for walking, hanging out by the river, people- and dog-watching, and sun tanning in the summer.

eagerly awaiting the annual summer jazz festival, sunsets, and encouraging more people to…

Council Crest Park
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

SW Council Crest Dr
Portland, OR 97255

Kelly M. writes: Among the best places for views of the many volcanos that spot the Oregon skyline you can see them all from atop Council Crest Park.  Mt Ranier!  Mt. St. Helens!  Mt. Adams! Mt. Hood! Mt. Jefferson!  Mt. Bachelor!  Three Sisters!  I would've loved to…

Peacock Lane
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

3900 Peacock Ln
Portland, OR 97255

Kelly M. writes: Residents of this street pull out all the trappings for the holidays and cover their houses in Christmas lights in typical competitive fashion.  And then fellow Portlanders stroll and gawk at the many lights during December to get festive and ready…

Powell Butte Nature Park

16160 SE Powell
Portland, OR 97255

Mark S. writes: Need a break from the city?  Here's another great Portland nature area that is so easy to enjoy.  Head for the intersection of SE Powell and 162nd Avenue, go South and you're just a minute away!  

This 570 acre area was once used for farming, it was…

Mississippi Street Fair

Portland, OR 97255

Kristie C. writes: The street fair was a melting of a grade school carnival, ala cake walk, jump roping, kissing booth and San Francisco street fair ... which in my opinion makes for a great time!  I was pleasantly surprised by the fair, the street, and the people.…

Shelly's Garden Burritos
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

Pioneer Square
SW Broadway & Yamhill St
Portland, OR 97255

Weston S. writes: Shelly's is one of the first places a friend of mine who had lived here previously took me when we moved to town together last year. Can't say I blame him. It had been a few years since he'd last lived in Portland, so I'm sure he had a pretty good…

Eastbank Farmer's Market
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

20th and SE Salmon
Portland, OR 97255

Kelly M. writes: With an incredibly convenient location, the weekly Eastbank Farmer's Market keeps close-in Portlanders who live in the Hawthorne, Belmont, and Buckman neighborhoods well supplied with fresh fruits and vegetables.

And, although this market is a…

Eastbank Esplanade
Neighborhood: Central Eastside

SE Water Ave & Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Laura N. writes: I'm sunburnt.

I'll repeat this for those who are reading in other cities...I live in Portland, and I have been burnt by the SUN.

And it's all because we have this absolutely beautiful 1.5 mile pedestrian and bicycle path along the east bank of the…

Burnside Skate Park

Under Burnside Bridge
Portland, OR 97255

Kelly M. writes: I barely know anything about skateboarding, but it's impossible to live in Portland and avoid knowing that Burnside is the most well-known skate park in the country.  Created when some skaters covertly poured cement into the derelict space under the…

Angel's Rest Hiking Trail

Scenic Columbia River Hwy. Exit 28
Portland, OR 97255

Trinh T. writes: This is a memorable short hike just 30 minutes from downtown Portland, in the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area. . It's about 2.5 miles long and 1,500 ft elevation. You're rewarded at the end with a breathtaking view of the Columbia River Gorge,…

SuperPlanning Co. Ltd
Neighborhood: Northwest

1801 N.W. Upshur
#760
Portland, OR 97255

Misi P. writes: I'm so cliche.  Superplanning is the cure for the common tote.  I'm such a bag lady; you can always find me carrying something around somewhere, in a bag.  I probably have about 50 purses/bags/totes at the very least, and my Superplanning RooTote is…

Pho Green Papaya
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

402 SE Martin Luther King Blvd
Portland, OR 97255

Kelly M. writes: Pho Green Papaya, set back from the road on MLK a bit and recognizable from its green neon sign which matches green neon lighting indoors, is a new favorite.

Portions are huge, and the food is delicious.  You can expect to pay under ten dollars and be…

Three Lions Bakery
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

506 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97255

Tim O. writes: Rule #1 for my mornings: Coffee.
Rule #2 for my mornings: Need Wi-Fi, laptop and Shhhhh.
Rule #3 for my mornings: Don't confuse me by anything confusing.

Three Lions completed Rules #1 and #2 (sort of). Need to work on #3.

I had a laptop. They had Wi-Fi,…

Lola's Room at the Crystal Ballroom
Neighborhood: Downtown

1332 W Burnside
Portland, OR 97255

Diana L. writes: Star 1: Trampoline like floor excellent for dancing to the B-52's, Devo, Rick James, Michael Jackson, Prince, Duran Duran, and oh yes, Dexy's Midnight Runners.

Star 2: Rock-hard hockey player turned graphic designer with vintage CBC shirt and the…

Pazzoria
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

621 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97255

Emily P. writes: I work downtown and on those days when I want to take a longer lunch, I head to Pazzoria. They have great cold salads which you can combine and make a hearty lunch. They also have panini, soup, and pizza specials. But what I really love is getting…

US Postal Annex
Neighborhood: Northwest

25 NW 23rd Pl
Portland, OR 97255

Angela B. writes: Sometimes I come up with things to ship or mail just to get a friendly hello from the local Postal Annex people. Makes me sound a little creepy, but these folks are so darn friendly, helpful and efficient that I just can't help myself.

If they were a…

Glamour Gallery Vintage
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

3415 SE Belmont
Portland, OR 97255

Netty L. writes: This store is FABULOUS, DAHLING! Said just like that too. Anyone seeking to give life to the inner Joan Crawford starlet inside of them should flock to this haven of vintage, shoes, jewelry, handbags, SUNGLASSES, and accessories. The owner is just…

Caffe Pallino
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3003 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

Kelly M. writes: New to the Division neighborhood, Caffe Pallino serves the old Italian trinity--Panini/Espresso/ Gelato.  Even though I complain that there is more of the Italian trinity in Portland than good old fashioned ice cream and sandwiches, this place has…

Reynold's Optical
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3535 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97255

Kelly M. writes: For new and unusual frames in Portland, I always direct people to Reynold's.  Not only is their selection much more interesting than your average eye wear shop, but it's easy to dig for deals here.  Of their four locations in the city, at any given…

PJ Sleep Shop
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

1625 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: If you've moved to town and need to rest your head on something more permanent than your friends shop, I recommend Hawthorne's own PJ's sleep shop.  Not only do they have reasonal prices and frequent sales (a queen matress and box spring runs $100…

F.H. Steinbart Company
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

234 SE 12th
Portland, OR 97255

Kelly M. writes: Brewing homemade beer is beyond me, but making homemade soda sounded like something do-able.  F.H. Steinbart Company  is one of the only places to turn to for brewing supplies (for beer and soda!).  In fact, it is one of the oldest beer and wine…

Roadside Attraction
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Belmont

1000 SE 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Laura N. writes: Aloha from Hawaii...er...wait, sorry. Aloha from the Roadside Attraction restroom.  Whatevs -- close enough.

Roadside Attraction is 20% overgrown secret garden, 45% Chinese opium den, 2% tropical escape, 30% Creepy ghost town bar from cheap horror…

Matchbox Lounge
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3203 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

shane e. writes: OH SHIT.

My boyfriend, of Portland Hamburger Blog fame, who for ages has hyped the Slowburger from Slow Bar as Portland's Best Burger, has Changed His Mind in favor of the burger from Matchbox. And I agree with him. It comes dressed in style with…

Yee Haw!
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

2414 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97255

Kelly M. writes: Maybe you moved to Oregon from the east coast and have been cultivating a healthy admiration for the wild west pioneer attitude that's pervasive in these parts.  And maybe you took a look at the dry rolling hills of Eastern Oregon, explored a ghost…

Noun: a person's place for things
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

3300 SE Belmont
Portland, OR 97214

Kimberly V. writes: Don't you want to bestow five stars for just its name alone? How about the cupcakes in the back of the store? And if those factors don't sway you, how about the refresher in English grammar that you pick up from looking at the goods?

"Oooh, old…

Simpatica Dining Hall
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

828 SE Ash St
Portland, OR 97255

Michelle B. writes: The bacon alone is worth the three hour drive from Seattle.

Most of the best brunch places have waits that are hours and hours long so why not just hop in your car and come down here?

If you already live in Portland then I am barely containing my…

Jace Gace
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

2045 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97255

Melinda B. writes: Serving up delicious and fun waffle combinations, date-a-rific pots of french pressed coffee in varying sizes - perfect for sharing or for going it alone - and a cute little art gallery, this place is what I would call an iconic Portland…