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Read More¿Por Qué No?
After a fateful, unplanned trip to Morelia, Mexico, and an unforgettable meal of tacos, Bryan Steelman returned to Portland with a mission: to open a lively neighborhood taco joint that utilizes fresh ingredients and boasts an always-friendly atmosphere. Meaning ‘why...
Read MoreAndina
A longtime favorite in the industrial-cool Pearl District, Andina brought authentic Peruvian cooking to Portland when it opened in 2003, and the eatery remains a favorite for a fun night out. With live music every night, the boisterous, two-story eatery...
Courtesy AJ MeekerRead MoreAva Gene’s
The critically acclaimed Ava Gene’s placed fifth on Bon Appétit’s list of Best New Restaurants in America when it opened in 2012, and has since become the go-to Italian restaurant in Portland. The trattoria-inspired eatery, with red banquette seating, exposed...
Courtesy Dina AvilaRead MoreBeast
As one might surmise from its less-than-subtle name, Beast focuses on nose-to-tail cooking. Chef and co-owner Naomi Pomeroy often highlights one animal each week, serving different cuts of meat each day. Beast is one of Portland’s most upscale foodie venues...
Read MoreCastagna
Helmed by Noma and Mugaritz vet Justin Woodward, the gourmet temple that is Castagna is an anomaly in the street cart–laden, doughnut obsessed city of Portland. Specializing in artful haute cuisine, Castagna is a two-time winner of The Oregonian’s Restaurant...
Courtesy Carly DiazRead MoreLe Pigeon
Opened by James Beard Award–winner Gabriel Rucker in 2006 (when the chef was just 25), Le Pigeon has grown into one of Portland’s classic establishments. Groundbreaking when it opened, the modern French bistro revolutionized the dining scene with a daring,...
Read MoreMultnomah Whiskey Library
Ensconced in a dimly lit, gentlemen’s club–esque space on the second floor of a building in downtown Portland, this lauded speakeasy transports guests with boozy craft cocktails and a Prohibition-era feel. Nicknamed The Library, the lounge is decorated like its...
Read MoreOlympia Provisions
Located in the industrial-chic Southeast district (think NYC’s Meatpacking District without the crowds and luxury boutiques), the restaurant formerly known as Olympic Provisions (until an impending lawsuit from the Olympic Committee forced the company to modify its spelling) occupies a sprawling...
Read MoreSalt + Straw
What started in 2011 as a neighborhood ice cream joint has morphed into a mini-empire with three locations in Portland and several more in California. Specializing in exotic, quirky flavors—staples include sea salt with caramel ribbons and Arbequina olive oil,...
Courtesy Cheryl JuettenRead MoreSweedeedee
A brunch staple in the Mississippi neighborhood, Sweedeedee is known for its home-style breakfast and cozy café atmosphere. The small, counter-serve spot features shelves stacked high with honeys, jams and mismatched dishware and a vintage record player that provides the...
Read MoreVoodoo Doughnut
Arguably Portland’s most iconic dining establishment, Voodoo Doughnut opened on an otherwise unremarkable corner in the city’s downtown area in 2003, and has since set up several more locations throughout the city as well as outposts in Austin, Denver and Taipei....
