A quick disclaimer: I have never been to Hawaii... With that said, I feel like I have each time I visit the Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille in Southwest Portland's Corbet-Lair Hill neighborhood. This place definitely has a unique atmosphere with it's over the top Hawai…

Portland has absolutely no shortage of Mexican restaurants and the Original Taco House on SE Powell is one of them, that's about all I can say. The food is average, but the atmosphere is over the top. This restaurant is big on size though. They boast of California-i…

Click to View all Nob Hill Homes For Sale Let me begin by saying that if you like urban living, there is a condo in Nob Hill you will love. Whether you prefer a century-old building with exposed brick walls and an intimate courtyard, or a brand new high-rise with…

Lucy's Table is a great fine dining spot in NW 21st Avenue, very charming and romantic, with great wine and an exciting, constantly changing menu. Even though the menu is seasonal and constantly changing, there are a few delicious staple dishes, like goat cheese rav…

If you love independent film and you live in Portland, chances are you already know of Cinema 21. They show the most innovative independent and foreign films being made today, with the occasional re-issued classic. Cinema 21 is a really cool, historic theater and gi…

Pok Pok is one of the restaurants that has put Portland on the map recently for being a cutting edge culinary city. They embody the spirit of fresh and local while experimenting in traditional ethnic food, in this case Thai food. With fresh interpretations of Thai d…

Lauro Kitchen is a Southeast Mediterranean kitchen on SE Division Street. They have a variety of fresh seafood dishes and plenty of nightly specials. One culinary highlight is the steamed mussels with chorizo in a delicious tomato-based broth. Another item I would r…

One of the new places to pop up in the Clinton Street neighborhood is Vindalho (pronounced vin-da-LOO), named after a classic Goan dish of pork braised in garlic, chiles and vinegar. This is Indian food done with a northwest flare. And man is it delicious! Try the …

Tiga is a cozy neighborhood bar just off Alberta. It's a great place to get an intimate drink or meet some friends for a late night bite. They often have low-key DJ's to compliment the candle lit atmosphere. Tiga's food menu specializes in tapas style plates like de…

Fuel Café is a humble, welcoming coffee shop on Alberta Street with a great patio. I love the laid back vibe here and the super comfy couches and chairs. I also love the European-feeling patio. With all its foliage it feels very private and secluded. It's a great p…