Shadowhouse Collectables
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4224 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215

Kelly M. writes: Peep into the window display at Shadowhouse and you're likely to see old vampire books, vintage nudist magazines and other strange ephemera from times gone by.  Perhaps these are antiques or perhaps they are relics, but Shadowhouse is the antique…

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine

10525 SE Cherry Blossom Dr
Portland, OR 97216

John T. writes: OCOM is my bi-weekly spot to regain my sanity. I come to detox myself from a night of over drinking, get needled and/or messaged to ease the tension on my back from the 9-5, relieve my nerves and increase my focus to do well on the exams, or cure the…

Chinese Village
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

520 SE 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97216

Brian M. writes: This is the undisputed king of the Americanized Chinese food place plus seedy Chinese bar in Portland.  (Only since Hung Far Low moved).

But if its late night and you want a drink and Chinese food this is the place.

The BBQ pork is well prepared if a…

Stark Street Pizza Company
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

9234 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97216

Dan N. writes: Ah, the venerable Stark Street Pizza Co.

It has probably got one of the coolest interiors of any pizza place I have seen. One thing you will notice is a giant glass case with a taxiderm-ed bear. It is a lot of fun looking around.

You order your food…

Mio Sushi
Neighborhood: North Portland

2735 N Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97217

Scrantz L. writes: An excellent choice for lunch in this 'hood.  Comfy, clean, not crowded, no wait, good basic Japanese food and Japanese beer.
The miso soup was sort of boring.
I'll go back soon with my friend who lives nearby and taste more of their fishy things.…

Overlook Restaurant
Neighborhood: North Portland

1332 N Skidmore St
Portland, OR 97217

Jill R. writes: I found this to be a good spot for breakfast. The service is fast and friendly... kept the coffee flowin'. The portions are huge, but that's okay because the food is yummy. I highly recommend the cinnamon roll french toast.

The patrons ranged from…

Sagittarius
Neighborhood: North Portland

2710 N Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97217

Chrissie B. writes: I LOVE THIS PLACE!

The mac and cheese is SOOOOO yummers! Either one!

I also love that I can look for my perfect mate in the astrology books at the bar, while gazing longingly at the CUTE bartender!! What's your sign hotness?

El Burrito Loco
Neighborhood: North Portland

1942 N Portland Blvd
Portland, OR 97217

Ryan H. writes: This was part of my quest for the Southern Californian Burrito.

It seems fruitless to write this review - being that the place is closed.  Maybe the other locations make burritos the same way?

Basic rundown:  It had a good atmosphere. Classic arcade…

Made In Oregon

7000 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97218

Angie C. writes: Per the security regulation during the time of the orange threat level, my sister was very tempted to buy the jam sold in the Made In Oregon shop inside the Portland Airport. Instead, she bought chocolates because they're neither a liquid nor a gel.…

Lucky Labrador Public House
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Multnomah Village

7675 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219

Brad C. writes: My great fiancée and I went here around noon on Friday. The lucky Lab wasn't busy at all, a few people sitting around drinking and enjoying some pizza.

Her and I... well really more me, decided to get a sampler of all 10 of their beers. Samplers come…

Oregon Public Broadcasting
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

7140 SW MacAdam Ave
Portland, OR 97219

Laura N. writes: Dear OPB:

If it weren't for you, my only legitimate news sources would be the Daily Show and the Colbert Report. (I was recently informed that studies show that viewers of these shows are more educated than people who watch Fox News or CNN...so that…

Inscrutable Holiday Windmill
Neighborhood: Beaumont, Northeast Portland

3426 NE 45th
Portland, OR 97227

Esther H. writes: These people in my neighborhood erect a relatively large windmill for the holiday season. It's not just any windmill, it's an electric powered windmill with Christmas lights all over it that spins at night (through the magic of electricity, not the…

Unthank Park
Neighborhood: Mississippi, North Portland

510 N Shaver St
Portland, OR 97227

Laura N. writes: Unthank? I don't think so.

*cue the sappy music*

Thank you, Unthank for providing a park where we can play kickball like elementary schoolers and drink like high schoolers (perfectly legal, as long as no one sees it).   We salute you.

(Strict…

Alibi Restaurant and Lounge
Neighborhood: North Portland

4024 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97227

lindsey r. writes: I've found my holy grail of drinking establishments. I live for Annette Funicello, neon signs, umbrella drinks, and gaudiness in general. Stumbling upon this place was like the second coming of all that is good and campy.

Drunks are in the front,…

Gravy
Neighborhood: Mississippi, North Portland

3957 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227

Laura N. writes: Gravy is the PERFECT name for this place - I mean, what is "gravy" really? It's excess. Your food is already delicious and packed with all the grease and fat and carbs that you could ever need, yet you add more...you add Gravy...to really push it…

Video Verite
Neighborhood: Mississippi, North Portland

3956 N Mississippi Ave.
Portland, OR 97227

Brenna S. writes: Lots of cool independent film selections with a hip and helpful staff. Even though this place is small, don't let it trick you into thinking it's not going to have the film you are looking for. Aside from Verite's indie, art, and foreign selections,…

Laughing Planet Cafe
Neighborhood: Mississippi, North Portland

3765 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227

Laura N. writes: Wow - such a Laughing Planet discrepancy!

haters
------------------------- ---------------------      (That's the line)
lovers



And I am at least THIS far on the "LOVE LOVE LOVE" side of the line.

Split pea soup and spinach salad? Perfection.
Black Bean…

Goodwill Industries
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

1943 SE 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Kimberly V. writes: Midday musical treat! Everyone sing along!

It's super, thanks for asking!
All things considered it couldn't be bigger I must say!
Because this Goodwill is so freakin super
Everything is super when you're --
Gee, l really love these stripper heels!

I'm so…

Thanh Thao
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4005 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Danielle K. writes: This one time when I was in New York, I took a day trip to Chinatown, and my friends and I had lunch at a small Vietnamese restaurant. It smelled like seafood and there were a bunch of locals chowing down on some pho. And then there's me--little…

Imbibe Restaurant & Lounge
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

2229 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Karen E. writes: I went here with some gals for a "Ladies' night out"  during happy hour and it was fantastic. The service first off was really great. She was so helpful and took care of our every need. She went out of her way to accommodate us and when it came time…

Grass Hut
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Lower Burnside, Northeast Portland

811 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Grass Hut resides on the cool part of East Burnside and participates in their First Friday art opening each month.  One of the better bets for monthly art in this area, it's worth stopping in to check out what's up.  

Stick around to peruse their…

The Tao of Tea
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

3430 S.E. Belmont Street
Portland, OR 97214

Lindsay N. writes: still coming down from my tea high.

this place is ridiculously calming. it has a library-esque feel to me. i didn't want to make too much noise. that being said. i really enjoyed it here. my friend adam and i came in on a whim after cruising on…

Restaurant Yuki
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland, Irvington

1337 NE Broadway St
Portland, OR 97232

Rebecca H. writes: I've eaten here twice, the first time I had dry salmon teriyaki over oily vegetables.  I wasn't planning on going back.  My in-laws are visiting and wanted Japanese food, and I remembered Yuki, so we came here from the Saturday market., because they…

Cadillac Cafe
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland, Irvington

1801 NE Broadway St
Portland, OR 97232

b w. writes: ME: "What's with all the car words in the menu?  '...built on our standard burger chassis??"

COMPANION gestures towards large, centrally displayed Cadillac, and then taps on the menu where Cadillac Cafe is prominently displayed.

ME:…

Lloyd Center
Neighborhood: Broadway District, Northeast Portland

2201 Lloyd Ctr
Portland, OR 97232

Gabe C. writes: I can walk to this from my apartment.  Needless to say, when I have to go to mall this is the one I pick.  Not because it's all that great, but it's close.  As far as malls go...it's pretty good.  I just hate being in malls.  This one I especially…

Meiji-en Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Sullivan's Gulch, Northeast Portland

2226 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232

Andy W. writes: Honestly, I can't completely understand why this place is always so empty every time I look in. Meiji En is easily the best sushi restaurant in Lloyd/SuGu, and that's saying something, since it's competing with Yuki and Sushi Land (and Koji Osakaya,…

Cha! Cha! Cha!
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

2635 NE Broadway St
Portland, OR 97232

Gabe C. writes: I love my family.  I really really do.  But there is nothing more painful in this universe than trying to get them to assert their opinion on what they want to eat.  I'd been showing them around for a few days and I dreaded the meal decision.  No one…

Grand Central Bakery & Cafe
Neighborhood: Broadway District, Northeast Portland

1444 NE Weidler St
Portland, OR 97232

Lauren G. writes: The bread's great.
So their sandwiches are awesome.
And I implore you to try the double chocolate cookie sometime.  Trust me, you wouldn't think so, but it's not-too-rich and amazing.
AND when you get a sandwich to go, and forget to tell them you'd…

Valerium
Neighborhood: Hollywood, Northeast Portland

3804 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

Kimberly V. writes: Lianne made my dry, faded ends go bye-bye. The former color resembled a black and tan without the associated tasty beverage. Lianne listened very carefully and in a little over an hour, I was sporting the shiny, dark chocolate from a long time ago.…

J Cafe
Neighborhood: Broadway District, Northeast Portland

533 NE Holladay St
Portland, OR 97232

Laura N. writes: Krista T and I met here today for a quick bite to eat - but little did I realize that she was bringing me here so near to her one-year JCafe yelp-a-versary!

One year later - and BRILLIANT as ever.  Definitely a place that honors the regulars, the…

Ararat Bakery
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Northeast Portland

111 NE M L King Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

Chris L. writes: The Ararat has moved, and because of this, After Dark has moved as well.

I am good friends with the promoter, and was at After Dark starting day one at the Ararat.  Because of the move, After Dark now has a new home.

Here is the updated information for…

Wine Down
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

126 NE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97232

Jen K. writes: Any port in a storm, I always say....

I was caught in a deluge this afternoon.  Isn't it still summer?  It was dumping rain and I was caught out on the streets of Portland without an umbrella.  

Ken's, Navarre, SMUT and Masu are all closed.  Forget…

Stark's Vacuums
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Northeast Portland

107 NE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97232

kate b. writes: I can't believe I am reviewing a vacuum store, but so be it. My little number had finally started to perform less than par after several years and decided it was time to take the bull by the horns and get it looked at. I swear, the store is like…

Portland Rock Gym Inc
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Northeast Portland

21 NE 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97232

Kelly M. writes: First off, I admit to not being the most athletic of Portlanders.  If I didn't ride my bike and walk as my sole method of transportation, my level of physical and athletic activity would be even more at a minimum!  Nevertheless, I've managed to end…

Spa La La
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

234 NE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97232

Brandon B. writes: Oh Janus, god of beginnings and endings, you of the two faces, you of the conflicting experiences, you Janus, must be the patron of Spa La La.

Sometimes you favor me with the Five Star experience. A perfect pedicure, hot water soothing, a bottomless…

The Mac Store
Neighborhood: Broadway District, Northeast Portland

700 NE Multnomah St Ste 190
Portland, OR 97232

Rachel W. writes: I agree with the previous reviewer.  Service is excellent without the pressure to buy.  Enjoy the array of computers and ipods to play around with. Lots of accessories including hip bags for your new laptop.

Arabian Breeze
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

3223 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232

Andy W. writes: Arabian Breeze is dangerously close to being too much of a good thing. The food is absolutely terrific. There's so much flavor in everything served here that you run the risk of some kind of sensory overload. If it weren't for the potentially…

Bonfire Snowboarding, Inc.
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Northeast Portland

1111 NE Flanders St #205
Portland, OR 97232

nam h. writes: I love my Bonfire Flare jacket!!!  I went ballistic trying to find it after seeing it in an advert last year and finally tracked one down half way cross the ctry.  I only got to wear it a few times this season, but it seems to be holding up better…

Black Sheep Bakery
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

833 SE Main St
Portland, OR 97214

Laura R. writes: WOW! I had one of their muffins from the farmer's market and it was the best muffin I have ever had. The sausage one is super creative as well as delicious, and the woman running it was super friendly. I would say this is a must-visit for portland,…