New to the area, this dimly lit bar is nestled on a thru street and throws down home-cooked, creole rooted dishes. Just a few blocks North of Mississippi is Victoria. Wander down N Williams and you’ll hit Tasty n Sons for seasonal small plates and a social cocktail atmosphere. Northeast: This area of Portland is quickly developing, but good food is nothing new. (yes, it stands for Pizza Rules Everything Around Me). Also, we highly recommend getting your hip-hop, upscale pizza party on at P.R.E.A.M.
La Moule is new, and it’s living up to the reputation of the historic corner where it’s located. Head over to La Moule for a mussel experience. They have (arguably) the best back patio in town. Melt-in-your-mouth corn arepas are a required add-on to slow-roasted meat and rice bowls. It’s a Venezuelan health dream in an old home with fresh paint. Stop in for lunch at Teote at the beginning of the Ladd’s Addition. Southeast: There are hidden gems in otherwise low foot traffic areas, including the flagship location of Coava Coffee (SE Industrial). Here are a handful of local favorites in wonderful neighborhoods:
You can also root an afternoon with lunch at the food cart pods on NE Alberta or Tidbit on SE Division and go on to enjoy the surrounding shops and galleries. Some local favorites include Broder Nord (N), Tin Shed (NE), Jam (SE) or Mother’s Bistro (SW). You absolutely have to plan on a brunch, and most places serve it on weekends. Three overarching guidelines apply: local ingredients, gluten/allergen-free is an option, and always order the Bloody Mary at brunch. You can’t be in the wrong neighborhood to eat well because each quadrant of Portland is the ultimate diner’s haven. *For more perspectives on Portland, check out additional guides from locals here and here. “There are a plethora of Portland city guides out there,” she begins, “and these recommendations are an insider’s guide to modern design and small businesses in the Bridge City!” Along the way, Valorie suggests keeping your itinerary flexible, stowing some extra cash in your pocket for surprise buys from local makers and vendors, and maintaining an “always-more-room kind of stomach, because you will find one-of-a-kind artisan treasures and farm-to-table treats ‘round every block!” –Sabrina Photography by Sarah Holt From its eco-friendly attitude, to its abundance of parks, microbreweries, and coffeehouses, it’s a city bustling with people who will “eat, drink and be merry for anything,” Valorie (today’s city guide writer and PDX-local) explains. Known for its young and progressive culture, hot food scene, and made even more famous by the show Portlandia, Portland, OR has quickly become an “it” city for many - and for good reason.
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