Veritable Quandary
I've actually never ventured beyond the bar at longtime Portland institution Veritable Quandary. I know there's a dining room back there somewhere, but the bar…
1220 SW First Ave.
Southwest Portland
503-227-7342
Southwest Portland
503-227-7342
XV
A standout in an area of downtown where you can literally stumble out of one bar, directly into another. Dimly lit, loungey and uber-hip, without being pretent…
15 SW 2nd Ave.
Southwest Portland
503-790-9090
Southwest Portland
503-790-9090
Double Dragon
My recent introduction to this lunch-only restaurant came in the form of a friend's incredulous, "EIGHT BUCKS FOR A BANH MI?! BUT I MIGHT WANT A FAMILY SOME DA…
1235 SE Division
Hosford-Abernethy
503-230-8340
Hosford-Abernethy
503-230-8340
Ping
The demise of Andy Ricker's legendary Thai franchise Pok Pok was one of the COVID-19 restaurant casualties that hit hardest in 2020, but all is not lost. In De…
2131 SE 11th Ave
Hosford-Abernethy
Hosford-Abernethy
Holocene
Holocene hosts a huge range of events - from house and techno parties with legendary DJs, to a universe of vibrant Portland bands, to modern indie stars from a…
1001 SE Morrison
Buckman
239-7639
Buckman
239-7639
Uptown Billiards Club
I went to a fancy-dress party at this upscale billiards hall and felt very much like Mrs. Peacock was going to do me in with a wrench at any moment. Uptown Bil…
120 NW 23rd Ave.
Northwest Portland
503-226-6909
Northwest Portland
503-226-6909
