Gonzalez Taqueria
Mexican restaurant · Overlook
This is in a gas station parking lot but the burrito is a favorite with my chef friends
Jin Jin Deli
Chinese restaurant · Montavilla
See See Motorcycle
Permanently Closed
I’ve always just loved the vibe here. It seems like it would be intimidating but it’s the best
Sweedeedee
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
Yoshi’s Sushi
Sushi takeaway · Multnomah
Get on this guy’s email list- he does a 20 person sushi dinner randomly and it sells out in minutes.
Ava Gene's
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
Providore Fine Foods
Gourmet grocery store · Kerns
The cheese. The charcuterie. The foccacia. Don’t leave without snagging the white bean dip
Dimo's Apizza
Pizza restaurant · Kerns
Best east coast grinder in town. He even partners with a baker to ensure the best possible bread for the job.
Joe's Cellar
Cocktail bar · Northwest District
Last of the classic Portland dive bars. This is our watering hole.
G-Love
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