Jet Blue Airlines

Portland, OR 97253

Krista T. writes: Freakin finally. Can't tell you how long I've waited for a direct flight to jfk that does not cost a million. Only drawback is that your only choice of flight times is midnight to 8 am. arriivng at 8 am is cool, cause you get the whole day in.…

360 Vinyl
Neighborhood: Downtown

214 SW 8th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Justin N. writes: I am a turntablelab junkie but luckily 360 carries a lot of the same stuff so I can just get it locally. Best hip hop spot in Portland hands down.

Winks Hardware
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

200 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97253

heather h. writes: my go-to, local hardware joint. it is a combination of an old library and my grandparent's basement (with better lighting, and fewer spiders). i adore the old-school, personal service, and i never come out if there without some kind of inspiration…

Basement Pub
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

1028 SE 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97253

David M. writes: We happened across this little gem on our way to Roadside and instantly got sucked in like bees to honey, or more appropriately, like me to beer.  Honestly - it was totally our class of peeps... shady smokers who looked like they just stumbled out of…

The Empire Room Bistro & Bar
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4260 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97253

Courtney D. writes: Empire Room lights up Hawthorne

If you love wine and a good happy hour, you'll find a quaint, homey atmosphere at The Empire Room Bistro & Bar. It feels like you're hanging out in a friend's living room with the bonus of having some fun sisters wait…

Muddy Waters Coffeehouse
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

2908 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97253

Jacob G. writes: Going in here, I was reminded of a coffee shop back home that had that "hippie" vibe and open mic night and a laid-back attitude. The coffee was good and service was as quick as it could be on a busy night. I couldn't get a seat so I ended up…

Bar of the Gods
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4801 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97253

Kimberly V. writes: A famous St. Augustine quote claims, "He who is filled with love is filled with God himself."

If that is the case, then for me, this should be Bar of the ____.

I like this bar. I'm predisposed to at least give a small, smoky dive on the east side of…

The Side Door
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

425 SE Washington St
Portland, OR 97253

Paula W. writes: Can I just start out by saying, "I love this place"? It is exactly the kind of place I would hang out at all the time if I lived closer. Way cool patrons, super waitstaff, and prices that I find to be great. It's like a really cool bar where you can…

OHM nightclub
Neighborhood: Old Town

31 NW 1st Ave
Portland, OR 97253

Tal N. writes: This club has so much to offer, from dance music to hip hop
On Thursdays come get your fill of R&B, jazz, and soul with live Poetry, live singing, live comedy

10 dollars at the door, come be inspired with local artists such as Don Juan, Urth Child,…

Three Square Grill
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

6320 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239

Dan W. writes: Went her with three kids (two infants and a toddler) so it was quite a risk.  Also with four adults.  Called about an hour ahead to give them a heads up and the caller didn't pass the message along to the right people.  I was worried there would be a…

Hillsdale Liquor Store
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Hillsdale

6327 SW Capitol Hwy
Ste D
Portland, OR 97239

Kate F. writes: They sell my hard-to-find cigarettes at a good price, and they'll stock something if you ask them to.  Small mom-and-pop place with helpful staff.  It's not anything spectacular, but it gets the job done.  It's my nice litlle neighborhood booze…

Bowman's Hillsdale Pharmacy
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

6256 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239

Kate F. writes: This is my friendly neighborhood pharmacy!  I haven't done a great deal of comparison shopping for prescription drugs, but I've always been shocked by how little I paid here.  My boyfriend noticed, after months of trekking all the way out to Tigard…

The Pet Loft
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

6333 SW MacAdam Ave
Portland, OR 97239

Russel C. writes: I normally wouldn't rave about a pet store...but with the addition of a dog to our 3-cat house, we've been around town visiting many pet stores looking for the right stuff.  We've been visiting Pet Loft for several years, ever since the first cat…

Dava Bead & Trade Inc
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland, Irvington

2121 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232

Kate F. writes: Cute little shop with very helpful staff and a lot of really pretty beads to choose from.  The staff is helpful and knowledgeable, and shopping here is a really pleasure, whether you're a confirmed craft-junkie, or simply need to replace the chain on…

Corbett Fish House
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

5901 SW Corbett Ave
Portland, OR 97239

Brice B. writes: When I think of fried fish, my mind immediately drifts to the colossal horror known as Long John Silver's.  If any of you people decide to go cannibal on me, saute me in some garlic and olive oil.  If you deep fry me, I swear to God I'll give you…

Someday Lounge
Neighborhood: Old Town

125 NW 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97253

Andrew C. writes: My first experience with Someday Lounge was for Cover Your Hearts, a benefit for music education in schools. If you weren't there for it, I'm thoroughly convinced you hate music, education and children in general. Well, maybe not but you missed out…

The Gerding Theater at Armory Building
Neighborhood: Pearl District

128 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97253

Laura N. writes: so I'll be honest - on the yardstick of "good ideas," spending my birthday at an all day conference at the Armory didn't seem like it would rank very high.

Don't get me wrong - I embody all of those geeky English major "reader" stereotypes that you…

Northwest Personal Training

Portland, OR 97255

Karen J. writes: I love my gym.  Staff are exceptionally nice and considerate and the atmosphere is positive and uplifting (and extra clean!).  There are several types of classes to choose from taught by well-trained and enthusiastic trainers.  It costs a little more…

The Whole Bowl
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4409 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97255

Melinda B. writes: Hello, Whole Bowl?  Yes, sorry to inform you of this, but your bowls have been replaced by cups.  Please order more bowls as soon as possible, so that I might someday have a whole one.

$5 for 12 ounces of rice and beans?  You've gotta be kidding me.…

Alternative Motor Car Limited
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

4931 NE 105th Ave
Portland, OR 97253

celina h. writes: Buying a car for the first time is an experience. Especially if you've never went through the motions via a friend or family member.  Alternative Motor Car Limited treated us, (a young 20 something couple,) fairly, with our best interest in mind and…

Thatch Tiki Bar
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

2733 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97253

Kimberly V. writes: These days, I'm getting used to a number of unlikely events that have come to pass:

- Despite the snow in the mountains just a couple weekends ago, we're facing close to 100 degree weather this weekend. Holy hundred! In Portland! Next the family in…

Foxfire Teas
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

2505 SE 11th Ave
#105
Portland, OR 97202

Melinda B. writes: Foxfire, in addition to having a sexy name, serves up chai tea lattes sweetened with pure maple syrup instead of sugar or honey.  Let me tell you - it is DIVINE.

Also I love their little metal tins you purchase loose leaf teas in - you can reuse them…

Edible Arrangements

7329 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97253

Krista T. writes: I'll admit I'm one of "those people" that enjoys valentines when my significant other does. If I find myself sans significant other around the month of February, I boycott. This year I was fortunate to enough to receive not one, not two, but THREE…

Sip & Kranz
Neighborhood: Pearl District

901 NW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97253

Laura N. writes: tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock...oh, hi there biological clock. I guess you really DO exist! After years of thinking that my baby-maker had gone dark, today I introduced my uterus to Sip and Kranz. (Too much?)

Ok, so maybe I'm not ready to go on the…

Proper Eats
Neighborhood: St. Johns, North Portland

8638 N. Lombard St
Portland, OR 97253

Jen K. writes: Sometimes you try something new, outside of your comfort zone, and it is amazing.  Other times, you are ready to slink back to your normal routines and chalk up the experience as a failed experiment.

Proper Eats just wasn't my thing.  Rely on other…

Cafe Allora
Neighborhood: Pearl District

504 NW 9
Portland, OR 97253

James K. writes: I haven't eaten lunch or dinner here -  only espresso drinks and pastries on the way to work.  The espresso drinks here may be the best I have ever tasted, anywhere.  The key is consistency, between too weak, and too bitter, and they hit it perfectly…

Stark Naked Pizza
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

2835 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97214

Lauren G. writes: I like pizza pie. I mean, it tastes good, right?
But it's been a while here in ol' Portland since I've said "Huh. This pizza is quite tasty indeed!" and while that might not be exactly what I said when I ate Stark Naked's pie, it was definitely…

Green Dog Pet Supply
Neighborhood: Beaumont, Northeast Portland

4605 NE Fremont st.
Portland, OR 97253

Holly D. writes: Love it! And even though she doesn't know it, my dog does too!

Went to this store at a neighbor's recommendation, as I just moved to Portland from the Seattle area, and I miss great organic/environmentally friendly pet stores (aka not petco).…

Russell Street Bar.B.Cue
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

325 NE Russell St
Portland, OR 97253

Courtney D. writes: Messy, yummy pulled pork

If you're looking for an incredibly sloppy and tasty pulled pork sandwich, check out Russell Street Bar.B.Cue.

They call it the specialty that started it all --- the Virginia pulled pork. I opted for it on a sandwich with the…

Multnomah Falls

50000 Historic Columbia River Hwy
Portland, OR 97253

ali l. writes: absolutely beautiful.

Happy-Go-Lucky
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

601 NE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97253

Ken A. writes: Happy-Go-Lucky is a doggy day care and training facility located in Northeast Portland.  I have been bringing my dog for daycare for two years now, and have been quite pleased with the service.  The owners are very friendly and conscientious.  The…

Simply Divine
Neighborhood: Pearl District

828 NW Hoyt
Portland, OR 97253

Krista T. writes: Simply Divine in the pearl is a super cute home store with the pearl loft owner in mind.
Lori - the owner - fills the two story space with a great selection of bright home decor items. The space is so cheery it'll just make you want to smile!
She has…

Da Vinci Smiles

13765 NW Cornell Road, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97253

Krista T. writes: Let me please preface this with: I HATE THE DENTIST. More than anything else in the world.
Dr. Motlaugh is way out on Cornell - pretty much in the beavo - but its worth going out there. Its like luxe dentistry. They have these massage chairs and…

Subway
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

18000 NE Glisan
Portland, OR 97253

Courtney D. writes: A Subway above the rest

I have a love, hate relationship with Subway. Well, love is probably not best way to describe it--- more like it's the healthiest choice in fast food. But I find that the quality of bread and service drastically differs from…

The Gypsy
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

625 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97253

Ana M. writes: So I'm reading the other reviews ... bright and shinny? Drinks in fishbowls? lets clear some shit up:

1. It's a dive.
2. It's not a fish bowl...it's a big ass cup.

lots of stuff on tap, I recommend the Drop Top, AMAZING! and in my experience it lives…

Herbivore Clothing Company

Portland, OR 97255

laura b. writes: awesome adorable clothes with a great message.  now usually that sentence would have me running as far away from whatever you are trying to sell me but the clothes at herbivore (mainly message t's, hoodies and tote bags) are cute.  DAMN cute.  they…