Globe Lighting
Neighborhood: Northwest

1919 NW 19th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

nam h. writes: Globe Lighting has the largest variety of lighting in pdx.  They mostly have traditional and classic looking fixtures on display.  Unfortunately the retail space isn't ideal with too many fixtures too close together and very low ceilings.  They do…

Viande Meats & Sausage Co Inc
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

735 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Ike N. writes: Smoked Trout on Toasted Challah with Fried Quail Egg and Tarragon-Herb Sabayon...

Need I say more. This place is lovely beyond all sense of the word. I, being a sausage freak and carnivore, I adore this rather upscale deli. It can be pricey, but it's…

Mr Moto Rice Box
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

413 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Daniela A. writes: This place doesn't exactly have the best, most complex food in the universe but instead has simple, basic home-made Japanese meals cooked up by Mr. Moto himself. Some of these meals include teriyaki rice bowls, as well as stir-fries. This cute…

Jackman Joe Coffee
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1111 NW 16th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Rusty M. writes: Cruised into Jackman Joe while my family finished their shoe shopping at baddoll shoes around the corner.  A friendly barrista greeted me and my son as we entered, and cheerfully served us.  They serve coffee and tea, and also sell beans and bulk…

24 Hour Fitness
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1210 NW Johnson Street
Portland, OR 97209

Laura N. writes: Hi. My Name is Laura, and I am a GYM-A-HOLIC.  Some may say "workout nazi" as I do enjoy a good workout, whether it be on the soccer field or a run in Washington Park - but when it's 11:30pm, forgive me for not getting amped about a quick jaunt on…

A Woman's Time
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

2067 NW Lovejoy St
Portland, OR 97209

Krista T. writes: Need a naturophath? Ailing for accupuncture? Craving a chiropractor?
Ok, nough with the cutesie talk.
This clinic really does have all that eastern and natural medicine has to offer. The staff is so friendly, its pretty easy to get in for an…

Green Frog Toys
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1031 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Courtney D. writes: Green Frog: prince of toys

Toy stores have come along way since I was a kid, and Green Frog Toys is one of the coolest and fanciest ones I've come across. Just the name alone brought me in off the street and a lot of others who walked around and…

Knit-Knot Studio
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1238 NW Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209

Brandy S. writes: This Thursday was Last Thursday (when the art galleries in the Pearl District open their doors to the public and sometimes give away free wine). It was incredibly packed because of the nice weather and all of the Portlanders wanting to make a last…

Old Town Florist Richard Calhoun
Neighborhood: Pearl District

404 NW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Sonia F. writes: Despite this place being small, they have an excellent selection of flowers as well as some really cool potted plants.  Although it is a pretty small area, when you walk downstairs into the shop, it has a really nice cozy feel to it.  I called almost…

Dublin Bay Knitting Company
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1227 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

celeste m. writes: I don't often shop for yarn on the west side, but when I do, I go to Dublin Bay.  If you love the experience of visiting a little yarn shop, I definitely recommend stopping by, if only to browse the beautiful selection of yarns available.

Dublin Bay…

Hollywood Video
Neighborhood: Goose Hollow

2011 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

Melissa P. writes: This Hollywood is a 2-story movie rental Mecca. When I lived nearby I was a regular. VHS on the top, DVDs below. *Cabalistic* titles, foriegn library, anything you could want. If for some reason they don't have it in the stacks, they can get it in.…

Maple Leaf Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

7129 SE Foster Rd
Portland, OR 97206

Sasha R. writes: This little dinner/eatery is worth the trip for historical value alone. It must have once been a good old fashion dinner, and has now been converted into a American and Chinese Restaurant.

I got the strawberry pancakes, eggs and hash browns, and…

Powell's Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

6633 SE Powell Boulevard
Portland, OR 97206

Brian M. writes: Yet another hidden Chinese food gem.  They specialize in seafood so make sure to order some shrimp or whole fish on a special occasion.  Other dishes I like are the Peking Style pork chops.  Maybe try a seafood basket made of taro.

The chow mein is…

Taco Del Mar
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1930 SW 4th Avenue
at PSU
Portland, OR 97207

Leslie B E. writes: Not being from Portland, I had never been to or heard of this little chain similar to Chipotle. I've now gone twice for a quick lunch. The first time I had chicken soft tacos and they were yummy. Second day I had a tostada salad with chicken. I love…

Design Within Reach
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1200 NW Everett St
Portland, OR 97209

Abbey M. writes: Wow, talk about cool shit.

Now let's talk about the price tags on that cool shit.

This place is just where all those Pearl District and West Hills Mid-Century Modern homeowners go to furnish their oh-so minimalistic abodes.

I wish I could be in their…

Demetri's Mediterranean Restaurant
Neighborhood: Northwest

1650 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

Ryan B. writes: Honestly, the entire experience was amazing. Between the feeling that you have stepped out of Portland straight info a small Greek village, to the wonderful music, excellent service and spectacular food. You have to try the calamari and the braised…

Bella Casa Outlet
Neighborhood: Pearl District

536 NW 14th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Angela B. writes: Oh mercy me, this place is filled with all sorts of gaudy overpriced furnishings that I can't imagine owning until I am at least 80. And an outlet store in the Pearl? Did you not get the memo that "outlet store" is a dirty word in these parts!

I'm all…

Cupcake Jones
Neighborhood: Pearl District

307 NW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Chris L. writes: The name Cupcake Jones is the perfect name for a Pam Grier early 70's blaxploitation film character.  This "baddest one-chick hit squad that ever hit town" would be smooth, sexy and one bad ass bitch.

The same can't quite be said for the Pearl's…

Tiger Bar
Neighborhood: Old Town

317 NW Broadway
Portland, OR 97209

N-Sizzle K. writes: Tiger Bar was recently bought and updated by Dantes and Sunset Strip owners. The atmosphere is no longer dark nor dirty, but cozy and hip. It could do with some more personal touches, they have a few rockin peices of art, but thats it.  Some of the…

Henny Penny
Neighborhood: Pearl District

405 NW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Kate F. writes: Confession:  I worked here for awhile.  And I got fired.  There, now you know.  Still, I'll try to be fair in this review.

Henny Penny sells high-end European kid schwag.  If your four year old really needs a $150 cotton shirt, well, come on down!…

Slabtown
Neighborhood: Northwest

1033 NW 16th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Robert C. writes: This place has changed owners more times than the Philippines. Right now is the best I've seen it so far. Twangy rock and roll on the juke, cheap drinks, and - the last thing I expected - awesome vegetarian quesadillas. Really.
It may still be a kind…

Hello Gorgeous
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1930 NW Johnson Street
Portland, OR 97209

Meghann M. writes: So here's how I ended up here.  You didn't think you would get off without a story did you?  Oh you did?  Silly, silly reader.  Anyway, after my less than stellar Bishops experience I was a little gun shy about the Portland hair scene.  I had…

Noodles & Company
Neighborhood: Pearl District

100 NW 10th
Portland, OR 97209

Stanley T. writes: It's somewhat of a philosophical dilemma for me: what is the value of value? How much of a star should I give based on what I perceive to be bang for the buck? It certainly has to be a factor. In the case of Noodles & Company, value pushes it to the…

Beau Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

730 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209

tanner r. writes: divine!!

my favorite place!!
such nice people...
the owner.. Lucy.. wow so personable and mom like.. hahaaa

wonderful place..
they made a lot of money off of me.. hahaaa

yum yum...
really authentic..

Foot Bar
Neighborhood: Pearl District

909 NW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Tara I. writes: Wonderful......cute, relaxing atmosphere....glass of wine....chatty with your pals.....and a complete foot treatment. The perfect girl-day. I'm going to take my mom with me next time!

AND THAT"S NOT ALL.....

Upstairs they offer full body massage - I…

O'Brien's
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

519 NW 21st Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

mel r. writes: So I walk out of the bathroom to be greeted with a LARGE shot of Jameson and Mrs Pac-Man...

sold

Hung Far Low
Neighborhood: Old Town

112 NW 4th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Gourmet G. writes: I admit it. Its name in multiple neon signs on the front of the building was a lure powerful enough to get me up a very steep staircase and into this Chinatown dive well-endowed (oh, of course the pun was intended!) with a decor right out of a…

Radio Cab
Neighborhood: Northwest

1613 NW Kearney St
Portland, OR 97209

Melissa P. writes: Why you gotta do me like that, son?
Up until Saturday night I've had prompt, no BS, affordable service from Radio Cab. It's the cab programmed into my phone. And then, Saturday, when the calling of Fleetwood Mac on kareoke had driven me to maybe sing…

Pushdot Studio
Neighborhood: Pearl District

830 NW 14th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Abe I. writes: Pushdot is a digital production studio with an art gallery inside. I've never used their scanning/reproduction facilities, but I have visited their gallery many times. The gallery either mostly or solely exhibits artist working with computers, and…

Fords on 5th
Neighborhood: Old Town

121 NW 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Ryan N. writes: So, earlier this week a buddy of mine and I decided that we have been stuck in a lunch rut, so to remedy this we are embarking on a no-repeat lunch destination throughout the winter (or until we cave). Our first stop was Ford's on 5th. Most of the…

Urban Wineworks
Neighborhood: Pearl District

407 NW 16th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Angela B. writes: Perfect little hideaway where you can sip and sample wine before you head to dinner in the Pearl.  Great ambience...casual yet elegant...with painted oak barrels lining the walls featuring original paintings from local artists. First Thursday is…

Dog Star
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1313 NW Kearney St.
Portland, OR 97209

Angela B. writes: Disclaimer...I don't even have a dog, but for a quick bit of entertainment I pop into Dogstar to sneak a peak at all those pooches playing together doing the mess around.

There is a big glass window inside the store which gives you a good view of the…

Bay 13 Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pearl District

701 NW 13th St
Portland, OR 97209

Laura N. writes: Each night after leaving the gym, I would glance enviously at the patrons of the Pearl's new hot spot - Bay 13.  

Them: the perfect portrayal of Portland posh
Me: sweaty, cynical, and starving.

In my resentment, I groundlessly refused to believe the…

Ozone Records 03
Neighborhood: Downtown

1036 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

Ian H. writes: I agree with the other guy, the old ozone will always hold a special place in my heart, that smahed curt cobain guitar on the ceiling, the awesome goth section. ah memories.  The new incarnation is still good though, good vinyl selection and I…

Lux
Neighborhood: Pearl District

1333 NW Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97209

Greg R. writes: Very cool, converted garage into  lighting store with a million fixtures.  The majority of the store is high end imported stuff- Expect to spend anywhere from $100 into the thousands.

Staff are friendly and very helpful.

There will definately be…

Relish
Neighborhood: Pearl District

433 NW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Emily H. writes: I just went into the new Relish- it is much nicer then the old location.

First, it is about ten times the size of the old location.
Second, they now have enough room for ten times the merchandise and they  added interior design service and  they added…

Garbonzo's
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

922 NW 21st Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Heidi B. writes: I used to work for this place years ago when they had a location on Hawthorne. The owner is one of the nicest people around and really took care of his employees. The food was good...but haven't been there in a long time.

Great falafel. And the…

Rite Aid Pharmacies
Neighborhood: Pearl District

600 NW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209

Elizabeth E. writes: The staff are friendly and helpful.

They stock the items I need.  For example, they have:

(1) great last-minute cards: I think its the cheapest spot in the Pearl to get a "happy birthday" card.  I have yet to find another Pearl location that doesn't…