Mexican restaurant · Overlook
This is in a gas station parking lot but the burrito is a favorite with my chef friends
Permanently Closed
Banh kot!!!!
Chinese restaurant · Montavilla
Indian restaurant · Hillsboro
Portions are big but a gem in the burbs
Cafe · Kerns
I’ve always just loved the vibe here. It seems like it would be intimidating but it’s the best
Restaurant · Humboldt
Chef used to be ava genes head chef and then opened tusk. He and McFadden were at odds and now he’s here. Do a deep dive, Sam Smith is a badass
Sushi takeaway · Multnomah
Get on this guy’s email list- he does a 20 person sushi dinner randomly and it sells out in minutes.
Bar · Buckman
Great cocktail lounge
Cocktail bar · Buckman
Favorite cocktail lounge
Restaurant · Pearl
High end Mexican in what looks like a low end spot
Italian restaurant · Richmond
I recognize that the owner is despised in Portland but the reality is this is the most professional restaurant in Portland (the severs are SO good at their jobs) and the food is always on point
Gourmet grocery store · Kerns
The cheese. The charcuterie. The foccacia. Don’t leave without snagging the white bean dip
Permanently Closed
We love this chef. His original location Han Oak shut down unfortunately
Permanently Closed
The gyozas!
Pizza restaurant · Hosford-Abernathy
Locals favorite pizza spot
Pizza restaurant · Kerns
Best east coast grinder in town. He even partners with a baker to ensure the best possible bread for the job.
Cocktail bar · Northwest District
Last of the classic Portland dive bars. This is our watering hole.
New American restaurant · Northwest District
Sexy date night spot- reverse steakhouse- meats as the sides veggies take spotlight. The cocktails are ⚡️ Recommend: avocado ahi tuna, ribolita soup (trust me) and the ensalata bomba
This is in a gas station parking lot but the burrito is a favorite with my chef friends
I’ve always just loved the vibe here. It seems like it would be intimidating but it’s the best
Chef used to be ava genes head chef and then opened tusk. He and McFadden were at odds and now he’s here. Do a deep dive, Sam Smith is a badass
Get on this guy’s email list- he does a 20 person sushi dinner randomly and it sells out in minutes.
I recognize that the owner is despised in Portland but the reality is this is the most professional restaurant in Portland (the severs are SO good at their jobs) and the food is always on point
The cheese. The charcuterie. The foccacia. Don’t leave without snagging the white bean dip
Best east coast grinder in town. He even partners with a baker to ensure the best possible bread for the job.
Sexy date night spot- reverse steakhouse- meats as the sides veggies take spotlight. The cocktails are ⚡️ Recommend: avocado ahi tuna, ribolita soup (trust me) and the ensalata bomba
Mexican restaurant · Overlook
This is in a gas station parking lot but the burrito is a favorite with my chef friends
Permanently Closed
Banh kot!!!!
Chinese restaurant · Montavilla
Indian restaurant · Hillsboro
Portions are big but a gem in the burbs
Cafe · Kerns
I’ve always just loved the vibe here. It seems like it would be intimidating but it’s the best
Restaurant · Humboldt
Chef used to be ava genes head chef and then opened tusk. He and McFadden were at odds and now he’s here. Do a deep dive, Sam Smith is a badass
Sushi takeaway · Multnomah
Get on this guy’s email list- he does a 20 person sushi dinner randomly and it sells out in minutes.
Bar · Buckman
Great cocktail lounge
Cocktail bar · Buckman
Favorite cocktail lounge
Restaurant · Pearl
High end Mexican in what looks like a low end spot
Italian restaurant · Richmond
I recognize that the owner is despised in Portland but the reality is this is the most professional restaurant in Portland (the severs are SO good at their jobs) and the food is always on point
Gourmet grocery store · Kerns
The cheese. The charcuterie. The foccacia. Don’t leave without snagging the white bean dip
Permanently Closed
We love this chef. His original location Han Oak shut down unfortunately
Permanently Closed
The gyozas!
Pizza restaurant · Hosford-Abernathy
Locals favorite pizza spot
Pizza restaurant · Kerns
Best east coast grinder in town. He even partners with a baker to ensure the best possible bread for the job.
Cocktail bar · Northwest District
Last of the classic Portland dive bars. This is our watering hole.
New American restaurant · Northwest District
Sexy date night spot- reverse steakhouse- meats as the sides veggies take spotlight. The cocktails are ⚡️ Recommend: avocado ahi tuna, ribolita soup (trust me) and the ensalata bomba

