passionbrand Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hey Everyone, So I am going to be spending some time in Portland, Oregon during the month of September and possibly October. I want to explore EVERYTHING and decide if a move from the east coast to the west coast is in the cards for me. I enjoy the following stuff: - music (writing, recording, listening, etc etc) - buying vinyl - eating vegetarian and vegan food - riding my bike - camping / hiking / any kind of wilderness exploration - head shops / 420 friendly activities - any and all things nightlife If you have any suggestions or recommendations I would love to hear it. If you are a Portland local and want to hang, THATS COOL TOO!!! hope everyone is having a great day. xoxo aarondltd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'm going to Portland the last weekend in September to attend this sparkly unicorn beer music festival thing. should be good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamb117 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 there's a pretty good thread about the portland area already, but... record stores: mississippi 2nd ave music millennium jackpot everyday music there's at least one i'm forgetting... nightlife: chinatown hit up the food carts. lots of good veg/vegan food everywhere. stop by powell's book store and pick up the zinester's guide to portland for like $8. it was pretty helpful when i first moved here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Waffle Window. All day every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'd recommend digging through the Pacific NW thread. I also think there's at least one other PDX specific one too. Off the top of my head Sizzle Pie Ground Kontrol Santeria (Mexican food) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Go to washington and eat at burgerville, powell's books is a day thing, 2nd avenue has a lot of good stuff, but i like punk/hardcore, so it may or may not be the place to check out. just realize that while portland is awesome, and you don't need a car to get anywhere in the city, jobs are kinda hard to come by. oh and hit up BIG ASS Sandwiches.. holy fuck. but a lot of the food carts are plentiful all over downtown. have fun. i wish i still lived there. it's beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Go to washington and eat at burgerville, powell's books is a day thing, 2nd avenue has a lot of good stuff, but i like punk/hardcore, so it may or may not be the place to check out. just realize that while portland is awesome, and you don't need a car to get anywhere in the city, jobs are kinda hard to come by. oh and hit up BIG ASS Sandwiches.. holy fuck. but a lot of the food carts are plentiful all over downtown. have fun. i wish i still lived there. it's beautiful. We have Burgerville in portland too...not just Washington. I've posted in at least one of these threads so far though, that one has a bunch of good ideas, search it up! G Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaxcowboyx Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Waffle Window. All day every day. THIS. Actually some shitty kids swiped two waffles while I/a friend waited, so they made us two more, and gave us a fully-stamped card for a free waffle for next time. So yeah, i think I'm coming back in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I constantly say it won't stop: baby doll pizza in portland . run by my cousin. they have vegan pies, NY style, real good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionbrand Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!! these suggestions sound great. I have been through Portland before. Don't always have the time to check out everything awesome. This is also my first time bring the little woman with me. I hope she digs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy_raygun Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Don't miss out on Ground Kontrol. It's a nightclub/bar that's video game themed, has all sorts of awesome arcade machines. Powell's Books is also pretty cool. There's a lot of movie theater bars too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeytags Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 tell me about venues to see shows in/around Portland. Nothing's off-limits. i'm interested in hearing about anything from local bands at small bars all the way up to your arena/amphitheater type stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 A friend and I are planning a PDX trip in a few weekends. Love that it's only a 4 hour train ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladew1ll1s1sdead Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Voodoo Donuts. jvphotoandvideo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tussin Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 This little music festival is happening the last weekend in September. Tickets are fairly reasonable. http://projectpabst.com/event/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvphotoandvideo Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Go visit the Japanese botanical garden out there! This might be coming from a horticulture nerd, but I heard it's beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Go visit the Japanese botanical garden out there! This might be coming from a horticulture nerd, but I heard it's beautiful. Both the Japanese garden and the Chinese garden are beautiful and interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionbrand Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 wife loves Of Montreal and they are playing a small ballroom while we are in town. Def gonna catch that show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aflycon Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 There is a really cool consignment record store across the river, so still in town but kinda in the suburban area. I can't remember the name, but there are something like 30 vendors with products there, and they have everything. Lots of old concert flyers and buttons and stuff, too, if you're into that. I'll see if I can find the name. And outside of Portland (I think) there's a small shop where the clerk smokes weed all day and plays punk, they have a lot of cool stuff. I found some East German imports there when I went in. I think they're called Crossroads Music and Green Noise Records, respectively. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionbrand Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 my trip starts this week. SUPER STOKED ON IT think i am going to try and get some ink done while I am there. found this shop online called SCAPEGOAT. the artists portfolios look amazing thanks again to everyone that suggested a place. I plan on hitting every single spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weinerdog Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Another vote for the Japanese Garden, but also consider the Pittock Mansion nearby too. Even if you don't want to spend the $10 to see the inside of the house(totally worth it), you can walk the grounds for free and the city/Mt Hood views are AWESOME. http://pittockmansion.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 my trip starts this week. SUPER STOKED ON IT think i am going to try and get some ink done while I am there. found this shop online called SCAPEGOAT. the artists portfolios look amazing thanks again to everyone that suggested a place. I plan on hitting every single spot. Scapegoat is fucking awesome, but you'll have a tough time getting in there unless someone has a cancellation. Their artists are usually booked out for months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poldylocks Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I know I'm new to the forums and all.. But I've got a big list of restaurants/bars to check out (working on getting through it myself), and depending on what types of bars and food you're into. Most of the stuff will be spread throughout the city, so you'll need to walk a decent amount, ride the bus, rent a car, etc. to get around. Eastside Deli (lunch/sandwiches), and Russell St. BBQ (lunch/dinner/barbecue) are just a couple restaurants for you to check out. There's Apex (huge beer list) which has an awesome patio if you get a sunny day, Jimmy Mak's (live jazz), and the Multnomah Whiskey Library. Obviously (maybe), good 420 scene by the way. Tons of medical shops around the city, but you'll obviously need an OMMP card to enjoy that.. You can still source really good stuff without a card though. Mellow Mood is the premier head shop in town, imo. There's also cool clothing shops, music shops, etc. throughout the town. Get out, put the rain jacket on, and explore! There's a lot to do, see, and eat without ever stepping into a "chain" type bar, restaurant, shop, etc. Feel free to message me for more info. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I know I'm new to the forums and all.. But I've got a big list of restaurants/bars to check out (working on getting through it myself), and depending on what types of bars and food you're into. Most of the stuff will be spread throughout the city, so you'll need to walk a decent amount, ride the bus, rent a car, etc. to get around. Eastside Deli (lunch/sandwiches), and Russell St. BBQ (lunch/dinner/barbecue) are just a couple restaurants for you to check out. There's Apex (huge beer list) which has an awesome patio if you get a sunny day, Jimmy Mak's (live jazz), and the Multnomah Whiskey Library. Obviously (maybe), good 420 scene by the way. Tons of medical shops around the city, but you'll obviously need an OMMP card to enjoy that.. You can still source really good stuff without a card though. Mellow Mood is the premier head shop in town, imo. There's also cool clothing shops, music shops, etc. throughout the town. Get out, put the rain jacket on, and explore! There's a lot to do, see, and eat without ever stepping into a "chain" type bar, restaurant, shop, etc. Feel free to message me for more info. Welcome. Welcome to the board fellow Portlander (Portlandian?) I haven't tried a couple of those joints you listed, I'll have to check them out. That said, Russell Street is solid BBQ, but Christopher's Grill(?) I think that's the name, just a bit up on MLK is better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 East Side for life. There are lots of vegan options and it rules. Shit...now I know where I am going after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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