Sad Heart Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I'd guess that one isn't as busy. I take it back, you're not crazy. I'm also calling it in for take out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Go to Starbucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I had some killer ramen last night from this place on Woodstock called Nudi. Right by my house. Highly recommended. I def agrees on a PDX meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I know of a good place in vancouver but havent found anything great in portlandWhere at in Vancouver?Also, not a place or thing to do, but I am in love with Secret Aardvark habanero hot sauce.Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Exquisite Death of NK Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I live in central Oregon, but go to Portland to visit friends and see shows often. This thread is full of really good advice and response. Pretty spot on. Ride the max every. Its awesome. If you are into to deep crate diving, the record store I'd recommended is Cross Roads Music. Its in the Hawthorne district (which also has a lot of great food, shops, and bars). It features a bunch of different record sellers in the same local. You have to be willing to dig as there is a ton of inventory in varying level of organization, but I've always found something I wanted in that shop. I know there is a wide range feelings regarding Voodoo, but I'd say its worth going to at least once. The people watching is ridiculously awesome and the donuts are in fact good. Like someone else pointed out, if you like beer, Oregon is the best for it. I'd recommended visiting Deschutes (its my local brewery, but they have a pub in Portland). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I've found some great stuff at Crossroads but totally forgot about them until now...I definitely have to go there soon. Also, Deschutes are one of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH. Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks so much for the advice guys! The red pin is where I'm staying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Ha! You're probably a mile or less from my apartment/really close to Mississippi Records and a lot of fun stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswamsley Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Where at in Vancouver? Same here. pho' han its off fourth plain near the post office there. very good broth, decent amount of meat and very fair prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvham Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I was in Portland for three days in March, had a blast. Highlights for us: brunch at Radar, dinner at Imperial, coffee everywhere but especially Barista, donuts at Blue Star, vodka and dumplings at Kachka, tiki drinks at Rum Club, fancy drinks at Pepe lo Moko, games at Ground Kontrol, wandering Mississippi Ave. Can't wait to explore more, it's such an easy trek up from SF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Cross Roads has some good stuff but tend to be ridiculously over priced for anything in the last 30 years. Like, double the value sometimes. I don't go in that shop anymore after seeing a water damaged copy of Damaged for an insane $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I definitely took down a lot of this recommendations since I've only been here for 2 months. I think I might have to go to Killer Burger tonight! And definitely want to go to Blue Star. I like the maple bacon bar from VooDoo, but that's it. Everything else is well, just a donut. No big deal there. Anyone know the best place to get pho? The Blueberry Bourbon Basil donut at Blue Star is unbelievable. I had some good Pho in NE Portland near a friends home. I wish I remember exactly which place we went to but there are like a zillion on the same few blocks kind of around NE Fremont and NE Sandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckinandsuckinandtouchin Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I've never been to Portland, but it always sounds like a great city. We have a Sizzle Pie in Kingston, PA! Any locals ever see Dan Savage around town?! I'm a huge fan of his work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I've never been to Portland, but it always sounds like a great city. We have a Sizzle Pie in Kingston, PA! Any locals ever see Dan Savage around town?! I'm a huge fan of his work. Dan Savage is a Seattle guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinacaper Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Taking my parents to Portland Sunday to "show them the city" (They're moving to Ashland in a month). Besides the obvious things, any suggestions for places to take your 50+ year old parents in PDX? It can be touristy/outdoorsy/random/etc as they've never been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Taking my parents to Portland Sunday to "show them the city" (They're moving to Ashland in a month). Besides the obvious things, any suggestions for places to take your 50+ year old parents in PDX? It can be touristy/outdoorsy/random/etc as they've never been there.Lan Su Chinese Garden. It's beautiful, cheap, and they have an excellent tea room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckinandsuckinandtouchin Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Dan Savage is a Seattle guy Oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90%Spit Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Lan Su Chinese Garden. It's beautiful, cheap, and they have an excellent tea room. Agree with the Chinese garden for the folks. The tea room is amazing. Id also say pittock mansion is a good spot for a touristy visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Just found out I'm gonna start working in Portland next month and probably end up moving down there later this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Just found out I'm gonna start working in Portland next month and probably end up moving down there later this summer Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionbrand Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 YO! So i have been trying to relocate to Portland for about 6 months now. searching zillow and realtor all day long with the wifey. we think we found a sweet house. anyone living in Portland, can you tell me what you think of this particular hood... couple blocks from the yellow line max train at Rosa Parks. walking distance to a big new seasons, and biking or a train ride to mississippi records. 20 min max ride from downtown. I got to explore this area myself when I was there in October, but would appreciate a locals perspective. also... what is the local vibe on homeless people in stump town? i imagine the are pretty unavoidable living there. appreciate your point of views enjoy your weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 When I was there, the homeless seemed to be a lot more like citizens in the town then they did in DC / Paris ( two other cities I've lived in ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 YO! So i have been trying to relocate to Portland for about 6 months now. searching zillow and realtor all day long with the wifey. we think we found a sweet house. anyone living in Portland, can you tell me what you think of this particular hood... couple blocks from the yellow line max train at Rosa Parks. walking distance to a big new seasons, and biking or a train ride to mississippi records. 20 min max ride from downtown. I got to explore this area myself when I was there in October, but would appreciate a locals perspective. also... what is the local vibe on homeless people in stump town? i imagine the are pretty unavoidable living there. appreciate your point of views enjoy your weekend I live near that neighborhood. Natives call n. Portland "the ghetto" but there really aren't any terrible parts of portland, and 1300 sq foot houses don't sell for 300k in the ghetto. ; It's a great neighborhood if you ask me. As far as homeless...there are a lot of them, but most are young transients with a few crazy homeless thrown in. They're whatever and for the most part benign. They stick mostly downtown anyway. That's where they can get more money. Probably the most polite homeless population I've encountered tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambionic Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Sushi Ichiban is some of the best cheap sushi I've ever had. It's "train" style, so you just pick up premade rolls from colored plates. It's basic, so nothing fancy, but you can get full off $10-15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Sushi Ichiban is some of the best cheap sushi I've ever had. It's "train" style, so you just pick up premade rolls from colored plates. It's basic, so nothing fancy, but you can get full off $10-15. O'Hana is the same, but their happy hour is fucking nutssssss and you can order stuff that isn't on the conveyor for the same price. When wifey and I go to WinCo out near clackamas (rarely) we try to hit that and both have full dinners for $20 total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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