"St. Johns may be on the east side of the Willamette River but it’s well to the west of Portland’s downtown and just a brief jaunt — via bike, car, or on foot — across the iconic St. Johns Bridge to Forest Park’s Ridge trailhead. St Johns is packed with delicious options, but none as nourishing after a brisk hike as Urban German Wursthaus. Relax on the spacious patio while inhaling Berliner currywurst with pommes frites and sipping on a German (or locally brewed German-style) beer, while gazing across the river at the recently conquered hillside. And few sausage-party establishments offer so ample a range of meatless options, including vegetarian spätzle and vegan schnitzel." - Nathan Williams