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Get on the list and stay out of the way of the endless stream of traffic in these close quarters. Don’t venture too far though, because the irate hostess (I think there is only one and she is always...
Get on the list and stay out of the way of the endless stream of traffic in these close quarters. Don’t venture too far though, because the irate hostess (I think there is only one and she is always irate), will probably accuse you of signing your name and then leaving. In all fairness it probably has happened. The food is amazing, and this tiny Sellwood hotspot is quickly becoming one of the most popular little sushi joints in town. Sit at the bar and watch a line of chefs slice and roll fresh fish all night. The portions are prolific and the prices can make the most frugal of fellas crack a grin and splurge on a tip. Try the eel. You will leave a better person.
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A casual place for North Portland locals, the Twilight Room, affectionately referred to as the T-Room has the look of any small local bar. Pool tables line the inside, giving way to a dart board and...
A casual place for North Portland locals, the Twilight Room, affectionately referred to as the T-Room has the look of any small local bar. Pool tables line the inside, giving way to a dart board and karaoke local (for Saturdays). The crowds are pretty lively on the weekends, and you’ll always meet a few – interesting – characters.
But with three dollar pitchers of pabst on Thursday, who can complain?
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The open backed kitchen and the Spanish spouting cashier ensure that this is an experience to remember. The place gives a new meaning to the phrase “hole in the wall” and the décor is not one to...
The open backed kitchen and the Spanish spouting cashier ensure that this is an experience to remember. The place gives a new meaning to the phrase “hole in the wall” and the décor is not one to write home about. Yet the food is amazing and the prices are laughable. Think: restaurant quality Mexican food for the price of a fast food burrito.
Fullness from a value menu? Eat it, Taco Bell.
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If I ever land in the desert, I want one of the staff at thai ginger in my pack. These speed demon servers ensure that no glass goes unfilled after more than about 2 sips, and that no patron walks...
If I ever land in the desert, I want one of the staff at thai ginger in my pack. These speed demon servers ensure that no glass goes unfilled after more than about 2 sips, and that no patron walks in unfed for more than about 7 minutes. But don’t be fooled by the speedy service. This tiny thai spot is as delicious as it is punctual. Sit down at this casual restaurant and enjoy authentic and reasonably priced thai food. But don’t be cocky – when they say spicy, they mean spicy.
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Drop in for the tightest wrapped burritos this side of a saran-wrapped escape artist. These tortilla bound concoctions are filled with everything from sweet potatoes and bbq sauce (for the...
Drop in for the tightest wrapped burritos this side of a saran-wrapped escape artist. These tortilla bound concoctions are filled with everything from sweet potatoes and bbq sauce (for the revolutionary taste of the Che Guevera), to the sassy taste of chilis and sweet corn. All items on the menu are vegetarian with your choice of tofu or chicken at an additional cost. The cost is reasonable and the dinosaur clad tables (each setting sports a plastic prehistoric pal) are small and cozy. Ventilation is never a problem- the shop’s “doors” are massive garage doors which only add to this lovely shop’s eclectic feel.
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The best thing about Widmier’s happy hour is the time. From 10 until midnight, you can buy two-dollar pints of some of the most delicious microbrew in Portland in this laid back restaurant/bar. I...
The best thing about Widmier’s happy hour is the time. From 10 until midnight, you can buy two-dollar pints of some of the most delicious microbrew in Portland in this laid back restaurant/bar. I have a penchant for the dark stuff, and their KGB (a Russian ale) left me in a self-satisfied stupor. Try it out, but don’t get greedy and buy the 23 ounce drink. It seems like a better deal, but really, sticking to those lowly pint glasses is the way to go, both financially and gracefully. (Those tall glasses require some coordination to master). Go for fondue and cheap burgers. Soft pretzels are only a dollar. These people know the meaning of happy.
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The constant stream of people flowing in and out of the top story wide-windowed Portland City Grill ensure that no bottom goes cold, and no seat goes lonely for more than about 5 seconds. This can...
The constant stream of people flowing in and out of the top story wide-windowed Portland City Grill ensure that no bottom goes cold, and no seat goes lonely for more than about 5 seconds. This can make table fetching a complicated and strategic matter; most cool their heels at the bar, jumping at the first sign of a dinner check. It makes for a lively atmosphere and the view of Portland, rain or shine, is stunning. Window seats are as coveted as a chocolate bar at fat camp, so don’t count on getting one unless you get there extremely early, or you operate under your own personal gaggle of lucky stars.
Glass or no glass, though, there really isn’t a bad seat in the place, and in all honesty, you are not there to look out the window.
Go at happy hour; the food is amazing. (Calamari, avocado/papaya stack, tereaki, sushi…. all at prices that would make McDonald’s value menu wretch with envy). The mixed drinks run at about 7 dollars and are as sophisticated as the clientele: revelers decked out in evening dresses and designer jeans, and the host and staff wear tuxedoes. Yet the occasional Portland yuppie in flip-flops and microbrew is not out of place, and the staff is extremely hospitable.
Defiantly make this picturesque hotspot a stop on your happy hour tour of Portland.
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PGE Park
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Sports Events
920 SW 6 Mezzanine
Portland, Oregon 97205
(503) 553-5400
When the sun comes out in Portland, old ladies do their heckling on their porch, rather than in front of the tv. Cape clad children run around like deranged mental patients in a lightening storm....
When the sun comes out in Portland, old ladies do their heckling on their porch, rather than in front of the tv. Cape clad children run around like deranged mental patients in a lightening storm. Bikers materialize on the side of the road and sun starved citizens earn a crick in their neck for their unfettered appreciation of that glowing orb.
And the college students? Well they drink outside, rather than inside.
So if, turning cartwheels in Pioneer Place isn’t exactly your cup of tea- I recommend you take a seat at what is legitimately reclaiming its spot in America’s slowly deteriorating heart as its favorite pastime- baseball. (And any country whose favorite pastime is sitting around and drinking while poor fools sweat it out in front for entertainment is a country I can be proud of). Dedicated fans lace through the plastic chairs, patiently waiting for a spot in the luxurious Beer Garden. Oh if only the beer really did grown from the ground. But Thirsty Thursday is terrific; the place is packed and the pints are three dollars. Go early because the garden fills up quickly. And, in a massive lack of foresight on the part of those fools in the baseball park, there are NO BATHROOMS in the Beer Garden – meaning beer swilling fiends have to go all the way back into the main part of the stadium for release, and then wait in the massive line to get back in. My advice: hold it as long as possible, and then just go to the stadium seats- you are there to watch a game after all.
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This is an official plea for the people of Portland to stop going to Henry’s! When I got there the place was so packed I could not possibly sit at the bar. Miraculously I got a beer (a dark, barley...
This is an official plea for the people of Portland to stop going to Henry’s! When I got there the place was so packed I could not possibly sit at the bar. Miraculously I got a beer (a dark, barley beer- they have several- try them!) and made my way up to the less crowded poolroom. The room was quiet and furnished with armchairs and pool tables – a lovely laid back hang out to sit with friends and have a beer. Despite being unable to sit downstairs, this was a great place to go with an extremely friendly staff.
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I cannot stress enough how absolutely glorious happy hour is. I am glad the folks at trendy OBA know how to keep a good thing going. The atmosphere is clean, chic, and sophisticated. The drinks run...
I cannot stress enough how absolutely glorious happy hour is. I am glad the folks at trendy OBA know how to keep a good thing going. The atmosphere is clean, chic, and sophisticated. The drinks run at about 3 dollars and are unforgivably adorable. I had a blood orange Magherita and a dazzling cosmopolitan- both served by a waitress that was more blur than human being. The place was brimming with only one cocktail waitress to satisfy the quiet crowd – yet my table was able to place two drink orders in the last half hour of happy hour. This woman certainly knew the way to our hearts.
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