Sense Of Place: Portland - Map Points
RESTAURANTS
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Broder
Site:
broderpdx.com
Map:2508 Southeast Clinton Street
Description:
Peter Bro pays homage to his Scandinavian heritage with smoked trout hash and golden, airy aebleskiver (small pancakes).
Recommended By: The World Cafe staff
Media: Video
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Bunk Sandwiches
Site:
bunksandwiches.com
Map: 621 Southeast Morrison Street
Description:
Bunk Sandwiches is owned and operated by good friends and sandwich aficionados, Tommy Habetz and Nick Wood.
Recommended By: Jimi Biron (booker for McMenamins Crystal Ballroom)
Media: Video
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Clyde Common
Site:
clydecommon.com
Map: 1014 Southwest Stark Street
Description:
An European style tavern serving delicious food and drinks in a casual and energizing space. Clyde Common was a 2012 nominee for a James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program.
Recommended By: Colin Meloy
Media: Photo
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Dots Cafe
Site:
dotscafepdx.com
Map: 2521 Southeast Clinton Street
Description: A one-of-a-kind Portland icon where you can enjoy rotating art, junk food and a frosty PBR!
Recommended By: Jimi Biron (booker for McMenamins Crystal Ballroom)
Media: Video
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Le Pigeon
Site:
lepigeon.com
Map: 738 East Burnside Street
Description:
Serves French-inspired food, and a selection of exciting wines in a cozy dining room. Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon (and Little Bird) Won the 2011 James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year Award.
Recommended By: Colin Meloy
Media: Photo
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Little Bird
Site:
littlebirdbistro.com
Map: 219 SW 6th Avenue
Description:
Order a lavish, multi-course meal, a juicy burger or a signature cocktail concocted using French liquors. Gabriel Rucker of Little Bird (and Le Pigeon) Won the 2011 James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year Award.
Recommended By: Colin Meloy
Media: Photo
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Olympic Provisions
Site:
olympicprovisions.com
Map: 107 Southeast Washington Street
Description:
American Charcuterie using local, high-quality ingredients for grocery stores, restaurants and wine bars around the region.
Recommended By: Colin Meloy
Media: Photo
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Picklopolis
Site:
picklopolis.com
Map: 6320 SW Capitol Highway
Description:
David Barber's pickles include naturally fermented garlic dill pickles as well as vinegar-brined orange and fennel flavored beets.
Media: Photo
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Pok Pok
Site:
pokpokpdx.com
Map: 3226 Southeast Division Street
Description:
Serving fiery noodles, sweet pork wonders, and charcoal-blasted game hens that send taste buds soaring.
Recommended By: Tucker Martine
Media: Photo
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Portland Farmers Market
Site:
portlandfarmersmarket.org
Map: SW Park Ave & SW Montgomery Street
Description:
Provides a direct connection to over 250 vendors including farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat, seafood and cheese makers.
Recommended By: Colin Meloy
Media: Video
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Ruby Jewel Scoops
Site:
rubyjewel.net
Map: 3713 North Mississippi Avenue
Description:
Handmade Ice Cream Sandwiches using only the freshest, all-natural, local ingredients.
Recommended By: WXPN’s Kim Junod
Media: Photo
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Voodoo Donuts
Site:
voodoodoughnut.com
Map: 22 Southwest 3rd Avenue
Description:
Hand made Donuts come in all shapes and sizes and full of surprises.
Media: Video
Venues
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Bagdad Theater
(McMenamins)
Site:
mcmenamins.com
Map: 3702 S.E. Hawthorne Boulevard
Description:
Mediterranean/neon persona and daily films have made it an icon of Portland's vibrant Hawthorne District.
Media: Video
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Crystal Ballroom
(McMenamins)
Site:
mcmenamins.com
Map: 1332 W. Burnside Street
Description:
Any evening at the historic Crystal Ballroom is literally a multi-tiered experience.
Recommended By: Colin Meloy, Jennifer Ransdel (co-owner of Dot's Cafe), and Terry Currier (owner of Music Millennium)
Media: Video
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The Doug Fir
Site:
dougfirlounge.com
Map: 830 East Burnside Street
Description:
A swank yet comfortable, the interior of the club draws on 50's modenism, with generous original woodwork, one of a kind glass design and a full range menu
Recommended By: Tucker Martine, Members of Typhoon, Terry Currier (owner of Music Millennium), and Jennifer Ransdel (co-owner of Dot's Cafe)
Media: Video
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Edgefield
(McMenamins)
Site:
mcmenamins.com
Map: 2126 S.W. Halsey Street
Description:
Built as the county poor farm in 1911, now carefully restored with cozy interiors, gardens, great food, drink and live entertainment.
Recommended By: Tucker Martine
Media: Photo
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The Kennedy School
(McMenamins)
Site:
mcmenamins.com
Map: 5736 N.E. 33rd Avenue
Description:
Here you can have a pint in a classroom, enjoy an aged whiskey and a cigar in detention, enjoy a movie in the old auditorium.
Recommended By: Tucker Martine
Media: Video
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Mississippi Studios
Site:
mississippistudios.com
Map: 3939 North Mississippi Avenue
Description:
This studios prides itself on offering the best sound in an intimate concert setting and also operates ‘BarBar’ a cocktail and burger lounge.
Recommended By: Tucker Martine, Kyle Morton (of the band Typhoon- he also works there)
Media: Video
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Roseland Theater
Site:
roselandpdx.com
Map: 8 Northwest 6th Avenue
Description:
Acts such as Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, Miles Davis, Jerry Garcia, and Prince have graced the Roseland stage.
Recommended By: Colin Meloy, and Terry Currier (owner of Music Millennium)
Media: Video