Guidebook for Portland

Jim
Guidebook for Portland

Drinks & Nightlife

A classy but casual neighborhood bar serving great pizza. Family-friendly until evening.
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The Pocket Pub
2719 NE 7th Ave
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A classy but casual neighborhood bar serving great pizza. Family-friendly until evening.
Groovy bar in an old victorian house.
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Beech Street Parlor
412 NE Beech St
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Groovy bar in an old victorian house.
They make great beer, the pub food is way above average, and it's all for a great cause. One of the only non-profit breweries in America. List of current causes posted on the wall.
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Ex Novo Brewing Co.
2326 N Flint Ave
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They make great beer, the pub food is way above average, and it's all for a great cause. One of the only non-profit breweries in America. List of current causes posted on the wall.
Good beer and pub fare.
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15th Avenue Hophouse
1517 NE Brazee St
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Good beer and pub fare.
The White Eagle Saloon is Portland's 3rd oldest bar dating to 1905 (6 years before our house was built by the Rice Brothers), behind only Huber's and Kelly's Olympian, both of which are downtown. Lots of charm here, run by the inimitable McMenamin brothers (see also Kennedy School).
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Blue Moon Tavern & Grill
432 Northwest 21st Avenue
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The White Eagle Saloon is Portland's 3rd oldest bar dating to 1905 (6 years before our house was built by the Rice Brothers), behind only Huber's and Kelly's Olympian, both of which are downtown. Lots of charm here, run by the inimitable McMenamin brothers (see also Kennedy School).
You have to see this place before you leave town. Old school transformed into funky facility housing bars, restaurants, a movie theater, live music, a soaking pool, etc.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
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You have to see this place before you leave town. Old school transformed into funky facility housing bars, restaurants, a movie theater, live music, a soaking pool, etc.
Lovely historic atmosphere. Connected to Wonder Ballroom. "Vintage cocktails & absinthe served in a hideaway lounge with attached ballroom hosting live music."
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The Secret Society
116 NE Russell St
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Lovely historic atmosphere. Connected to Wonder Ballroom. "Vintage cocktails & absinthe served in a hideaway lounge with attached ballroom hosting live music."
One of the pioneers in Portland's vast brewing scene. Their hefeweizen beer (wheat beer usually served with lemon) was probably the beer that sparked the micro-brewery revolution here.
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The Widmer Brothers Brewery
929 N Russell St
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One of the pioneers in Portland's vast brewing scene. Their hefeweizen beer (wheat beer usually served with lemon) was probably the beer that sparked the micro-brewery revolution here.
Check out their tasting room. Definitely a secret spot. They have odd hours so check their website to make sure they are open. Very unique scene. Tricky to find way down in the bowels of the Left Bank building, but worth the search. Really unique beers. http://www.uprightbrewing.com/tasting-room.html
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Upright Brewery
240 N Broadway
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Check out their tasting room. Definitely a secret spot. They have odd hours so check their website to make sure they are open. Very unique scene. Tricky to find way down in the bowels of the Left Bank building, but worth the search. Really unique beers. http://www.uprightbrewing.com/tasting-room.html

Food Scene

Amazing food. One of Portland's favorite restaurants, ​OX finds inspiration in the wood-fired grilling tradition of Argentina, and with it, the culinary heritage of Spain, France and Italy. Prime local meats and fish are showcased, along with seasonal produce in distinctive preparations.
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OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Amazing food. One of Portland's favorite restaurants, ​OX finds inspiration in the wood-fired grilling tradition of Argentina, and with it, the culinary heritage of Spain, France and Italy. Prime local meats and fish are showcased, along with seasonal produce in distinctive preparations.
Sumptuous feasts of charcuterie, roast meats, and local fish as well as salads and delicious desserts in a cozy, rustically beautiful atmosphere.
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Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Sumptuous feasts of charcuterie, roast meats, and local fish as well as salads and delicious desserts in a cozy, rustically beautiful atmosphere.
New Orleans bistro fare. Delicious pork chops!
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Acadia
1303 NE Fremont St
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New Orleans bistro fare. Delicious pork chops!
Good coffee just a short stroll of a few blocks from the house!
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TwentySix Cafe
2723 NE 7th Ave
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Good coffee just a short stroll of a few blocks from the house!
Tasty sandwiches, soups & salads.
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Foster & Dobbs Authentic Foods
2518 Northeast 15th Avenue
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Tasty sandwiches, soups & salads.
Good breakfast spot within easy walking distance of the house.
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Bridges Café & Catering
2716 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Good breakfast spot within easy walking distance of the house.
The northern outpost of one of Portland's iconic restaurants, the very authentic Thai food restaurant, Pok Pok by Andy Ricker who you may have seen guide Anthony Bourdain through Thailand on Bordain's TV show. Pok Pok Noi (North) features a more limited menu, but many of the staples, and is much much much easier to get into than the original Pok Pok in SE Portland, which doesn't take reservations.
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Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott St
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The northern outpost of one of Portland's iconic restaurants, the very authentic Thai food restaurant, Pok Pok by Andy Ricker who you may have seen guide Anthony Bourdain through Thailand on Bordain's TV show. Pok Pok Noi (North) features a more limited menu, but many of the staples, and is much much much easier to get into than the original Pok Pok in SE Portland, which doesn't take reservations.
Barbecue to die for. The smell alone will have you salivating. Try the brisket!
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The People's Pig
3217 N Williams Ave
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Barbecue to die for. The smell alone will have you salivating. Try the brisket!
Haven't tried this place yet but sounds interesting. Upscale new-wave Mexican food.
Chalino
25 North Fremont Street
Haven't tried this place yet but sounds interesting. Upscale new-wave Mexican food.
Probably the #1 breakfast joint in all of the Portland area. Usually requires waiting in line a bit (try getting in line just before they open). So worth it!
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Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division St
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Probably the #1 breakfast joint in all of the Portland area. Usually requires waiting in line a bit (try getting in line just before they open). So worth it!
Fantastic breakfast! What they lack in the "healthy" department they make up for in the "delicious" department.
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Pine State Biscuits | Schuyler
125 NE Schuyler St
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Fantastic breakfast! What they lack in the "healthy" department they make up for in the "delicious" department.
One of 2 locations near the house. Fantastic breakfast! What they lack in the "healthy" department they make up for in the "delicious" department.
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Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta St
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One of 2 locations near the house. Fantastic breakfast! What they lack in the "healthy" department they make up for in the "delicious" department.
More good local coffee.
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Caffe Destino
1339 NE Fremont St
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More good local coffee.
Because sometimes you just need a bowl of Murphy's stew and a Guiness.
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County Cork Public House
1329 NE Fremont St
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Because sometimes you just need a bowl of Murphy's stew and a Guiness.
High end delicious French food in a lovely and intimate atmosphere. http://verdigrisrestaurant.com/#verdigris-restaurant
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Daisy Bar + Cafe
1465 NE Prescott St
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High end delicious French food in a lovely and intimate atmosphere. http://verdigrisrestaurant.com/#verdigris-restaurant
Funky little cafe/coffee shop/music venue with eclectic decor and a laid-back, bohemian vibe.
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The Waypost
3120 N Williams Ave
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Funky little cafe/coffee shop/music venue with eclectic decor and a laid-back, bohemian vibe.
Japanese pub food. Easy walk from the house.
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Izakaya Kichinto
102 NE Russell St
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Japanese pub food. Easy walk from the house.
One of Portland's best restaurants. Ranked #8 in the city last year by the Oregonian newspaper. Amazing tapas. http://www.torobravopdx.com/
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Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell St
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One of Portland's best restaurants. Ranked #8 in the city last year by the Oregonian newspaper. Amazing tapas. http://www.torobravopdx.com/
Our go-to dessert stop. Fantastic frozen yogurt in ever-changing delicious flavors with a huge assortment of spectacular toppings. Susan loves it because they always have a few vegan options (made with almond or coconut milk usually) and I love it because it's better than most regular ice cream! Open late.
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Eb & Bean Local Organic Frozen Yogurt (NE)
1425 NE Broadway
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Our go-to dessert stop. Fantastic frozen yogurt in ever-changing delicious flavors with a huge assortment of spectacular toppings. Susan loves it because they always have a few vegan options (made with almond or coconut milk usually) and I love it because it's better than most regular ice cream! Open late.
Great sandwiches, soups, salads at Bunk and live music too! http://www.bunksandwiches.com/bunkbaratthewonder/
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Bunk Bar Wonder
128 NE Russell St
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Great sandwiches, soups, salads at Bunk and live music too! http://www.bunksandwiches.com/bunkbaratthewonder/
Ethiopian cuisine - Said to be the grand old lady of Northeast Portland's Ethiopian epicenter
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Queen of Sheba Restaurant
2413 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Ethiopian cuisine - Said to be the grand old lady of Northeast Portland's Ethiopian epicenter
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Russell St. BBQ (Belmont)
4246 SE Belmont St
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Maybe Portland's very best high-end vegan restaurant!
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Blossoming Lotus
1713 NE 15th Ave
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Maybe Portland's very best high-end vegan restaurant!
If you want super good vegan fare, a full bar and a laid back atmosphere, this is your place!
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Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta St
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If you want super good vegan fare, a full bar and a laid back atmosphere, this is your place!
Probably my favorite place for fancy tacos - though I do love the cheap taqueria variety as well. These are a little more upscale gringo style, but delicious nonetheless!
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi Ave
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Probably my favorite place for fancy tacos - though I do love the cheap taqueria variety as well. These are a little more upscale gringo style, but delicious nonetheless!
This has always been our family's favorite Thai restaurant. The quality and service is consistently good, and the atmosphere is cozy.
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Thai Noon Restaurant
2635 NE Alberta St
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This has always been our family's favorite Thai restaurant. The quality and service is consistently good, and the atmosphere is cozy.
So many delicious vegan and vegetarian options and the kids' menu is terrific--plus, kids' meals are only $1 between 5-7pm everyday! (Gets pretty busy at dinnertime though, so get there early to squeeze in before 7:00)
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Vita Cafe
3023 Northeast Alberta Street
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So many delicious vegan and vegetarian options and the kids' menu is terrific--plus, kids' meals are only $1 between 5-7pm everyday! (Gets pretty busy at dinnertime though, so get there early to squeeze in before 7:00)
A cozy, neighborhood Italian restaurant.
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Lucca
3449 NE 24th Ave
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A cozy, neighborhood Italian restaurant.
They serve an amazing breakfast here, but we mostly go for their pastries, on occasion.
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Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy Blvd
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They serve an amazing breakfast here, but we mostly go for their pastries, on occasion.
Refreshing, healthy, delicious acai bowls! Our sons are hooked (Susan had to learn how to make them at home).
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Carioca Bowls
827 NE Alberta St
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Refreshing, healthy, delicious acai bowls! Our sons are hooked (Susan had to learn how to make them at home).
Excellent Indian vegan restaurant, serving dishes that vegans normally have to forgo. Find dairy products replaced with nut-based ingredients, such as masala curry cooked with cashew cream, and The Sudra also has a selection of cocktails and mocktails, in addition to wine, beer, and cider. Not super close to the house, but worth the short drive.
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The Sudra
28 NE 28th Ave
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Excellent Indian vegan restaurant, serving dishes that vegans normally have to forgo. Find dairy products replaced with nut-based ingredients, such as masala curry cooked with cashew cream, and The Sudra also has a selection of cocktails and mocktails, in addition to wine, beer, and cider. Not super close to the house, but worth the short drive.
Try one of their biscuit breakfast sandwiches.
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Bushel and Peck Bakeshop
3907 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Try one of their biscuit breakfast sandwiches.
Delicious Mexican food and nice cocktails too. Closed Sundays.
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La Cocina Restaurant
3901 N Williams Ave
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Delicious Mexican food and nice cocktails too. Closed Sundays.

Parks & Nature

Great park and picnic spot just a block away from the house. Playground, open fields, baseball, tennis, basketball, soccer, trees, dogs, picnic tables, occasional music, etc.
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Irving Park
707 NE Fremont St
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Great park and picnic spot just a block away from the house. Playground, open fields, baseball, tennis, basketball, soccer, trees, dogs, picnic tables, occasional music, etc.
playground, fields, basketball court, trees, picnic tables, outdoor swimming pool open in summer...
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Grant Park
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playground, fields, basketball court, trees, picnic tables, outdoor swimming pool open in summer...
bark running track around park, picnic tables, playground, basketball court, open field, baseball diamond, bike polo, occasional summer concerts, etc.
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Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth St
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bark running track around park, picnic tables, playground, basketball court, open field, baseball diamond, bike polo, occasional summer concerts, etc.
Small park with playground, basket ball court, and some green grass.
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Dawson Park
1 N Stanton St
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Small park with playground, basket ball court, and some green grass.

Shopping

Stock up on your Nike shoes and apparel just a few blocks from the house!
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Nike Community Store
2650 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Stock up on your Nike shoes and apparel just a few blocks from the house!
If you enjoy bargain hunting at second-hand stores, Rerun is one of Portland's best. All kinds of things, from clothing to furniture.
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Rerun
707 NE Fremont St
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If you enjoy bargain hunting at second-hand stores, Rerun is one of Portland's best. All kinds of things, from clothing to furniture.
We are very near one of the largest shopping malls in Oregon.
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Lloyd Center
2201 Lloyd Center
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We are very near one of the largest shopping malls in Oregon.
One of my favorite local bookstores!
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Broadway Books
1714 NE Broadway
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One of my favorite local bookstores!

Essentials

Healthy grocery store with cafe, hot bar, an amazing salad bar, smoothies, espresso bar, etc.
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Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch St
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Healthy grocery store with cafe, hot bar, an amazing salad bar, smoothies, espresso bar, etc.
Healthy grocery store with cafe, hot bar, salads, smoothies, etc.
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division St
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Healthy grocery store with cafe, hot bar, salads, smoothies, etc.
Pharmacy and convenience store in one!
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Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd Ave
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Pharmacy and convenience store in one!
Fred Meyer is an Oregon chain offering one stop-shopping at it's very finest. It's a very large, competitively priced grocery, clothing, tools, gardening, toys, electronics, etc. Anything you need, they probably have, and for a good price. When I need a variety of things, this is a go-to place.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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Fred Meyer is an Oregon chain offering one stop-shopping at it's very finest. It's a very large, competitively priced grocery, clothing, tools, gardening, toys, electronics, etc. Anything you need, they probably have, and for a good price. When I need a variety of things, this is a go-to place.
Nearest convenience store to the house.
Knott Street Grocery Moa Chain
2709 NE 7th Ave
Nearest convenience store to the house.
Largest chain grocery store near the house.
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Safeway
6901 NE Sandy Blvd
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Largest chain grocery store near the house.

Everything Else

One of Oregon's state controlled liquor stores. If you want to buy spirits, you'll need to visit one of these.
Lloyd Center Liquor Store
1621 NE 9th Ave
One of Oregon's state controlled liquor stores. If you want to buy spirits, you'll need to visit one of these.
Spirits are state controlled in Oregon and you'll need to visit a liquor store to buy them. This is the nearest one to the house.
MLK Liquor
3532 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Spirits are state controlled in Oregon and you'll need to visit a liquor store to buy them. This is the nearest one to the house.

Getting Around

Self-service bike rental station. https://www.biketownpdx.com/ Its' right in front of the Nike Factory Store.
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BIKETOWN
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Self-service bike rental station. https://www.biketownpdx.com/ Its' right in front of the Nike Factory Store.
Train running from the Portland airport thru downtown, and out to Beaverton. Many stops in between.
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Lloyd Center NE 11th Ave station
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Train running from the Portland airport thru downtown, and out to Beaverton. Many stops in between.
Best airport in the country. Free internet, good local food, even a theater! http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2017/07/pdx_named_the_best_domestic_ai.html
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Portland International Airport
7000 Northeast Airport Way
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Best airport in the country. Free internet, good local food, even a theater! http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2017/07/pdx_named_the_best_domestic_ai.html