"Though far from the river, the top of Mount Tabor, which rises gently from the center of Southeast Portland, offers a stunning and quiet view of the fireworks. Eater Portland’s suggestion is to start at the nearby James Beard-award-nominated Coquine for a romantic prix fixe dinner and some killer wine, followed by one of Katy Millard’s famous chocolate chip cookies at the top of the mountain." - Alex Frane