I'll be honest: before having a mind-blowing breakfast here the other day, I used to refer to this restaurant as "the Old People's place". Tricked by the common, upscale-ish exterior in a neighborhood renown for it's street art, I judged this book before I sampled t…

Picture this: Two eggs scrambled, layers of thick pepper bacon, sliced tomato, fresh cilantro, and chevre, sandwiched between fluffy crumpets. Add in a side of fresh fruit, optional smoked salmon, and french-press of coffee...is your mouth watering yet? Then run to He…

Good coffee and vintage decor, what could be more Portland? This cool coffee shop is quick and efficient, and the furniture is incredible! The owners of Cafe Bean have a really good eye for vintage that definitely leans more to the "cool" rather than the "kitschy" s…

Perhaps when thinking "excellent sushi", NE Portland doesn't spring to mind - but aficionados are much encouraged to check out Yakuza, located at NE Killingsworth and 30th. Young chef Micah Camden has created a truly savory menu, adjusted for seasonal variations. In…

One of the most popular places to eat and drink on Alberta is the Tin Shed. Featuring a lovely out-door/dog-friendly/heated garden area, serve-yourself-coffee, and an extensive omnivorian menu, the waits at this infamous eatery are well worth it. The food is just ou…

Sometimes doggy detail can be time-consuming and costly. I happen to have a Great Pyrenees, and bathing him is like trying to bathe a small Yeti. He also gets very hot in the summer time, and after filling an entire bathtub with shaved dog hair (and walking a humili…

Kick back at Binks, an extremely convivial neighborhood bar in the Alberta Arts district. With its cute and sassy staff, awesome fireplace, funky décor, and classic jukebox (4 plays for a buck!), Binks is really the tavern down the street that feels like home. A do…

Located in the heart of Portland’s Alberta Arts District, Thai Noon is one of my favorite “healthy comfort food” stops. I can pig out on salad rolls with spicy peanut sauce, creamy Tom Kha soup, Rama Garden or one of their delicious, authentic curries. Vegetari…